In 2016, the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation submitted an application to the Department of the Interior requesting the United States acquire in trust approximately 40 acres of land near the City of Porterville in Tulare County, California, for gaming and other purposes. “We are grateful to the Office of Indian Gaming, the BIA Pacific Regional Office and the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs’ office for their service to Indian Country and for helping us create much-needed jobs and provide opportunities for the local community.” “This decision will allow the Tribe to relocate our existing casino to the City of Porterville so that we may use our limited water supply to provide critical housing to our tribal members and continue to improve the general welfare of our tribal members,” said Tule River Chairman Neil Peyron. The positive cooperation demonstrated by tribal, state and local officials has helped with moving the Tule River Tribe’s casino project forward, and I congratulate them on taking this opportunity to increase the economic activity in their region.” “We continue to support all tribes in their efforts to strengthen their economies, which also brings benefits that extend far beyond their borders. “Once completed, the Tule River Indian Tribe’s proposed casino project that will bring much-needed increased revenue and jobs to its members and the surrounding area,” said Assistant Secretary Sweeney. The Tribe is planning to replace its existing casino with a new casino hotel and resort project near the City of Porterville, California. WASHINGTON – Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Tara Katuk Sweeney today announced she has approved the Tule River Indian Tribe’s land-into-trust application for gaming and other purposes. Proposed casino hotel-resort project expected to increase jobs, wages and revenues benefitting the Tribe and regional economy

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