‘Boutique’ Acorn Ridge casino coming to Amador’s wine country in 2026
A new “boutique-style” casino is in the works for Amador County’s wine country with plans to open in early 2026.
The planned Acorn Ridge casino broke ground Friday in Plymouth, the new venture from the Ione Band of Miwok Indians.
“With this new venture, we will be able to positively impact the lives of our citizens, create new jobs and support the Amador County community we have been proud to call home for thousands of years,” said Sara Dutschke, who chairs the Ione Band of Miwok Indians.
The project is expected to create more than 250 jobs.
Ione Band officials say Acorn Ridge will marry its table and slot gaming with a culinary focus, taking advantage of the region’s locally-sourced food and wine.
The Ione Band of Miwok Indians are partnering with Las Vegas-based Warner Gaming on the venture. The Plymouth property will be the fourth in its portfolio. Warner also has sites in New Mexico and Washington state.
At the Friday groundbreaking, Warner CEO Bill Warner called the project “a milestone” for the tribe and Amador County.
“Today’s event marked a significant milestone for the Ione Band of Miwok Indians, and allowed us to come together in support of a project we are proud to bring to fruition,” Warner said.
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