California Gambling Market Up For Grabs Due To Casino Expansion

It used to be that if people wanted to gamble, they took their vacation time and fled to the hollowed ground of Las Vegas, Nevada. The rest of the states are now catching up, and Vegas will soon face its biggest competition for the California market, as a Sacramento casino is trying to keep locals home.

The United Auburn Indian Community runs The Thunder Valley Casino, a gambling facility, that, four years ago, began challenging Las Vegas for patrons from california. Now, the casino is planning on renevations that could further deter these patrons away from Vegas, and towards Sacramento.

Thunder Valley announced plans to add a performing arts center, ballrooms, a 23 story hotel, and most importantly, more casino space to the already existing casino.

Although many believe this expansion will put pressure on the Reno casinos, Thunder Valley officials do not see Reno as a rival.

Spokesman Doug Elmets said,"Thunder Valley does not look at Reno as a competitor. We see Reno as complimentary to what we do and plan to do."