Chukchansi Tribe Challenges North Fork Casino | Fresno News

The Chukchansi tribe is back in federal court for the third time in 14 years, fighting to block the North Fork Mono tribe’s new $725 million casino — just 40 miles from their own resort. The Picayune Rancheria argues the North Fork project’s location off Highway 99 gives it an unfair edge and that its state authorization was voided after voters rejected it in 2014, claiming both state and federal approval are required under federal law. North Fork counters that federal law alone governs their gaming rights and has already won two prior lawsuits. Despite state courts invalidating the governor’s approval, federal courts have sided with North Fork, who insists they’re legally entitled to build there. The tribe’s latest lawsuit is being dismissed as a recycled tactic, but the casino is set to open this October — and the legal war rages on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2634965978f54c67