"Federal documents hardly ever shake regions, but the most recent one shook the very foundation of Scotts Valley and the surrounding areas. The Department of the Interior (DOI) claims that its previous approval for the Vallejo Casino may actually rest upon faulty legal grounds. This came only weeks after a judge already found that the department mismanaged earlier attempts to withdraw approvals."
"The update immediately halted years of planning, hundreds of millions of dollars worth of investments, and the potential for Solano County's long-term growth. The ripple may even go as far as San Jose and other Bay Area regions. Tribal gaming in the states supports over 670,000 jobs, which explains why the sudden turning point has caused so much upset, even in other counties close to the reservation."
"The recent announcement by the DOI has only brought uncertainty to the Vallejo Casino's future. The department told the Pomo Indians from the Scotts Valley Band that its earlier approval was issued in error, and the entire project is set to be reviewed again to make sure the land qualifies for gaming under the federal laws. Many residents from the county and surrounding areas were caught off guard, especially those who looked forward to the long-awaited gaming activity that refreshed the North Bay region."
Federal documents created a setback when the Department of the Interior said its earlier approval for the Vallejo Casino may rest on faulty legal grounds. A judge had already found that the department mismanaged earlier attempts to withdraw approvals. The DOI update immediately halted years of planning, hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, and the potential for Solano County's long-term growth. The decision could ripple to San Jose and other Bay Area regions. Tribal gaming across the United States supports over 670,000 jobs, increasing the stakes of the review. The DOI told the Pomo Indians that the project will be re-evaluated for federal gaming eligibility.
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