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JACKSON, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort's slots paid out more than $147 million to guests during the month of December with a grand total of $1.7 billion in payouts for 2012. "From the phenomenal giveaways to the Grand Opening of the all-new Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, we had a remarkable year in 2012," said Rich Hoffman, CEO of Jackson Rancheria. "We look forward to 2013 and offering our loyal patrons even more ways to win."...

JACKSON, Calif., Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians today announced the donation of $10,000 to the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund to help aid the regions that have been devastated in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. "The Tribe is deeply saddened by the destruction and loss of life that Hurricane Sandy has caused in the Northeast," said Jackson Rancheria CEO Rich Hoffman. "It is the Tribe's deepest hope that their donation will help...

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino, located in El Cajon, CA, is pleased to present its major October promotion "The Great American Car Giveaway". Every Friday in the month of October, one lucky winner will win the keys to a brand new, 2013 Dodge Charger, with many other prizes awarded throughout the night as well. Club Sycuan members can enter themselves in the drawing by swiping their club cards once a day at Club Sycuan kiosks after earning 25 Club Sycuan...

JACKSON, Calif., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort's slots paid out over $145 million to guests during the month of September - with two lucky guests winning $100,000 jackpots. "September was a phenomenal month at Jackson Rancheria," said Rich Hoffman, CEO of Jackson Rancheria. "October looks to be just as promising as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our newly remodeled property along with several exciting fall promotions." Grand Opening...

SANTA YNEZ, Calif., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Led by Tribal Chairman Vincent Armenta, members of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians today attended the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting to urge the Board to support the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) recent decision to place the tribe's 6.9 acres into federal trust. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120710/LA38380) After more than two hours of public comments from community members, the Board voted...

Interested parties may submit comments through June 18 WASHINGTON, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor today published in the Federal Register a proposed tribal consultation policy, creating a formal process through which the department will engage in consultation with federally recognized tribes on actions or policies that will have a significant impact on tribal nations. This policy would apply to any department action that affects...

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, MARCH 30: FIRST NATIONAL FOREST Profile America -- Friday, March 30th. The first national forest was established on this date in 1891 in northwest Wyoming -- the Shoshone National Forest. The bill, passed by Congress, was signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison. It...

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., March 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Statement by Jeff L. Grubbe, Vice Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council: "Today, we, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, have lost our great leader, Chairman Richard M. Milanovich. He was one of the most well respected Tribal Chairs in the entire Nation. For 28 years, under his leadership and dedication, we became one of the most respected and progressive Tribes in America. "There was no...

Futures for Children is pleased to announce that the Elementary School Youth Leadership Summit for American Indian children will take place at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colorado from March 9 through March 11. This summit along with two additional summits in May and June 2012 are made possible thanks to the generous support by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Albuquerque, New Mexico (PRWEB) March 02, 2012 Futures for Children is pleased to announce that the Elementary...

JACKSON, Calif., Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the remodel of its hotel and casino nearing completion, Jackson Rancheria is announcing an aggressive program to find new and innovative ways to create an environmentally friendly facility while conserving energy, water, and other resources. It is an effort that involves almost every department in a constant search for greener materials and new ways to reduce its impact on the environment. "Native Americans have traditionally been good...