January 21, 2010
EAST BAY - The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, who plan to build a
225,000-square-foot casino in Contra Costa County, are seeking a new financial
backer after the federal National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) found their
management partner, Richmond Gaming, lied repeatedly and withheld information
about its investors.
In a recently disclosed ruling last September, the NIGC commission voided the
proposed contract between the tribe and Richmond Gambling on the basis it would
give too much control and too big a share of casino revenues to the investors,
and not enough for the tribe.
A settlement deal was reached with Richmond Gambling agreeing to rid its
investors and allow a newly formed entity to be qualified for managing the
casino operation.
Scotts Valley wants to build the casino on 30 acres along Richmond Parkway at
Parr Boulevard. It will host 2,000 slot machines, table games, a restaurant and
a 1,500-seat theater.
Eric Zell, spokesman for the tribe, said he had he not read the final agreement
and could not comment at this time.
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