![]() ![]() They also operate as a commercial enterprise through their Hard Rock International imprint. However, the Seminole don’t just operate Indian casinos pursuant to the federal IGRA law of 1988. Interestingly, as a partnership between tribes, it might seem counterintuitive that the Seminole Indians – who have no historical or official presence in California (or, for that matter, anywhere outside of Florida – the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma being a separate and distinct tribe/tribal government) – would be allowed to be involved. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon would be the first CA casino operated on Tejon tribal lands, and all indications are that the new compact won’t get any interference from the statehouse on its way to ratification. The CA gaming compact – which must still be approved by the California legislature – allows the Tejon Indian Tribe of California to open and operate a planned $600 million California Indian casino resort under the Hard Rock banner. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a gaming compact with the Tejon Indian Tribe of California, allowing the tribe to partner with the Seminole Tribe of Florida on a major gambling project. A major new California casino could be coming to the Golden State in the near future. ![]()
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