The Mechoopda Casino is set to suspend operations by the end of the month, the Mechoopda Indian Tribe announced Friday.
They say the Mechoopda Economic Gaming Authority (MEGA) Board made the difficult decision to end operations on Friday, Jan. 31. Tribal leaders say it follows months of exhaustive efforts to address challenges facing the casino’s operations, including some external factors that made continuing operations unsustainable.
The Casino in the Butte Valley area, between Chico and Oroville, first opened its doors in February 2024 after being in the works for 25 years.
“Suspending operations at the Casino is a heart-wrenching decision that affects not only our Tribe but also our valued employees, customers, and the surrounding community,” said Dennis Ramirez, Tribal Chairman of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe.
