The Court of Appeals decided that California should hand out the gaming licenses to tribes. Gov. Schwarzenegger withold the licenses to force the tribes to pay a bigger amount to the state.

Ameristar Casinos opened their new casino hotel on October 8th, 2009. The 33-story casino hotel offers numerous amenities like wireless internet, pool and spa for their customers.

Casino proponents said that it would improve earnings and give more money to the state if 1 of Garys casino licenses will be to a busier location. But critics said that it will not make a difference.