(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – The Porterville Chamber of Commerce presented the Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony at Nuckols Ranch on November 18, 2022. Eagle Mountain Casino was awarded the “Large Business of the Year” Award and was nominated by M3R Design. “Eagle Mountain Casino has over 620 team members right now, not employees, not staff they are a team member, and I am proud to be a part of that team. There are 60 team members that have been there at least 20 years, that’s unheard of. And it’s because of the way the Tule River Tribe treats us as

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – As the countdown to relocation continues for Eagle Mountain Casino’s new property many milestones will be accomplished along the way. One of those milestones is the arrival of the “Big Foot, The Hairy Man” carving that has been carved by Bill Farmer, a self-employed woodworker, and Tribal Member of the Tule River Tribe. On Tuesday November 22, 2022, the “Big Foot Hairy Man” carving officially arrived to Eagle Mountain Casino’s new property and members of the Tule River Tribe’s Tribal Council including Gary Santos, Franklin Carabay and Kenneth McDarment were present to witness the

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – This past Saturday, November 19, 2022. Evencio Valencia Rocha from Porterville, CA, hit the jackpot of $96,832.06 on the “Rising Fortunes” slot machine at Eagle Mountain Casino. Rocha hit the top progressive “Fortune Grand” when playing Saturday night. Rocha was betting $1.76 on the $0.01 denomination. This year alone, Eagle Mountain Casino has awarded $33,518,401 in jackpots and counting. Currently, Eagle Mountain Casino is located 17 miles east of Porterville and is a full-service casino owned and operated by the Tule River Tribe. Guests must be 18 years of age to enter. The

Earlier today, Eagle Mountain Casino donated 100 turkeys to the Salvation Army of Tulare County for families in need of a Thanksgiving meal. “We are so appreciative of Eagle Mountain Casino’s generous continued donation” said Hollie Slater, Donor Relations Director at The Salvation Army Golden State Division. Due to recent shortages, it was difficult for the Salvation Army to receive the donated turkeys in time. “The rising prices along with the shortages was going to make it very difficult for families to purchase a turkey for Thanksgiving and we are thankful for Eagle Mountain Casino’s generous donation during these difficult

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – The Porterville Recorder released its annual Reader’s Choice Awards, and Eagle Mountain Casino was the winner of multiple awards, including Live Music. In addition, Eagle Mountain Casino’s award-winning dining restaurant, The River Steakhouse, was awarded Best Locally Owned, Overall Restaurant, Best Steak, & Best Soup. Eagle Mountain Casino produced successful sold-out concerts in 2022 including popular Hispanic group, Bronco and legendary hip hop artist, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The River Steakhouse continues to win awards for dining that is led by Chef Manuel Carbajal who frequently visits KMPH Great Day Morning Show and provides live

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) –  On Wednesday, October 12th, 2022, Innovators by Design, the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County, recognized participants, businesses, and workforce development professionals who have shown innovation, perseverance, and the ability to accomplish big goals during the last program year.  Tulare County Employment Connection’s Scott Bowler nominated Eagle Mountain Casino for the Business Success Story category. The nomination was for Eagle Mountain Casino’s hiring events in preparation for the new property and relocation of the Casino that will open soon in Porterville, CA.  “We have approximately 500 team members, and we are looking to

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) –  Local business Visalia Tile has a long-celebrated history here in the Central Valley, dating back to 45 years ago when Tony and Betty Martinho opened up their business in Visalia. “45 years ago, my grandpa noticed in the Central Valley that there wasn’t anybody that was selling tile in our area, and you had to drive to Bakersfield or Fresno if you wanted to pick up a tile order to do work in the Central Valley. So, he created a tile store and basically brought in tile and distributed it to contractors around here,” said

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – The People’s Casino introduces Chef Manuel Carbajal, Food and Beverage Supervisor of The River Steakhouse. Carbajal plays a significant role in ensuring the kitchen and his team stay in tip-top shape. Having been with the Casino for 11 years, he has brought many positive changes to the Casino and is excited about the growth that has been made thus far.  Carbajal discusses his time at the Casino, where he first started in the food and beverage department while also taking classes to advance his knowledge in the culinary arts. After taking several courses and gaining

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – The People’s Casino introduces Jose Almono, Manager of the Environmental Service Department. Almono has been in the casino industry for seven years. Currently, he is managing the Environmental Service Department and overseeing all things sanitization. Almono plays a significant role in ensuring the People’s Casino meets all the steps necessary to maintain a clean and safe environment. Cleanliness is a top priority for everyone on the team as the Casino wants to ensure all of its guests are safe and their team. Almono explains his journey has always been a positive experience, even throughout COVID,