Picayune Rancheria files lawsuit to block North Fork casino opening
The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the North Fork Mono Casino & Resort from opening in Madera County, California. The tribe argues that state authorisation was invalidated by California courts and that both state and federal approval are required; the casino is scheduled to open in October. North Fork and Station Casinos have asked the court to dismiss the case.
The lawsuit challenges the casino’s legal basis to open and could affect the planned launch.