Mechoopda Casino

Oroville, CA

About Mechoopda Casino

The Mechoopda Casino will be an Indian gaming casino owned by the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria. The casino will be located near Chico, California, on a 91-acre site near Highways 99 and 149 on the south bank of Clear Creek. The casino will be 42,000 square feet and feature 500 slot machines, 10 gaming tables and three restaurants.

Approvals
The Mechoopda Tribe has received federal, state and local approvals to build this casino. A gaming compact signed with the State of California on Jan. 31, 2019 authorizes a maximum of 2,000 slot machines..

Management
In January 2021 the Mechoopda Indian Tribe partnered with Palace Hospitality to develop and manage the casino. Palace Hospitality is owned by the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut Tribe, which owns the Tachi Palace Casino Resort near Bakersfield, California.

Construction
Construction of a temporary casino began in May 2022. The casino will open in summer 2023.