Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino celebrated the grand opening of its new Acorn Casino tonight, July 17, at 7 p.m., unveiling the property’s largest dedicated smoke-free gaming venue.

* Pictured in ribbon-cutting photo: Left to right: Marco Alcantar, Tribal Council Secretary; Elena Sanders, Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman; Denise McCombs-Esquivel, Tribal Council Treasurer; Deann Kamalani, Tribal Council Chairperson; Tracey Hopkins, Tribal Council Member-at-Large; Hillary Hammond Battles, Tribal Council Member-at-Large; Michael Wynn, Tribal Council Member-at-Large, of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians

The new 6,000-square-foot casino features more than 175 additional slot machines and four table games in a completely smoke-free environment. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Acorn Casino offers guests a new way to enjoy Chukchansi Gold’s gaming experience in a dedicated smoke-free setting.

The opening expands the resort’s smoke-free offerings, which also include the hotel, NOHʔOʔ Café, Nativos, Topgolf Swing Suite, the pool, Serenity Springs Spa, and the fitness center.

With the addition of Acorn Casino, Chukchansi Gold now offers a total of 2,000 slot machines and 45 table games property-wide.

“As more guests seek smoke-free entertainment options, we’re proud to expand our offerings with a new dedicated gaming experience designed entirely around their preferences,” said Deann Kamalani, Chairperson of the Tribal Council for the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. “Acorn Casino represents our continued investment in providing guests with more choices while delivering the outstanding gaming experience they’ve come to expect at Chukchansi Gold.”

Guests playing inside Acorn Casino will continue to receive benefits through the Chukchansi Rewards Club. Members earn points while playing slots and table games that can be redeemed for dining, accommodations, gaming, merchandise, and eCASH.

According to Chukchansi Gold, Rewards Club points are worth twice as much as those offered by any other local casino.