Tachi Hotel and Casino opens new gas station and convenience store

The convenience store features a gourmet coffee bar, beer cave, plus a variety of food, snacks, and essentials. Also, there are 24 slot machines located inside the convenience store. Coming soon will be a propane tank exchange, propane RV fill-ups, and water filtration dispenser.

“Today is a special day for the tribe, our people, our casino guests, and for Lemoore, Kings County, and the surrounding community,” said Willie Barrios, General Manager, Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino. “We are excited to offer even more conveniences for all travelers and guests, and Yokut Gas Station will have some of the lowest gas prices in the Valley.”

 The grand opening celebration, emceed by Barrios, included a blessing by Spiritual Leader Mike Sisco and dances performed by the Tachi Yokut Youth Dance Group.

Tachi Yokut Tribal Chairman Ruben Barrios thanked the more than 100 people for joining the festivities and proudly cut the ribbon along with Council Tribal Council Members Chairman Ruben Barrios, Vice Chairman Elmer Thomas, Secretary Rafaella Dieter, Delegates Elaine Jeff and Patricia Davis. Gaming Commissioner David Miller and Joe Neves, Kings County Board of Supervisor, were also in attendance.

Following the ribbon cutting, guests enjoyed giveaways, refreshments and snacks courtesy of Pepsi Co, Coca-Cola, Big Sandy Seneca, Frito Lay, Derosa, Beuno beverage, and Valley Wide. Gas customers were lined up to take advantage of the unique pricing: $2.50 Regular, $2.68 Plus, $2.78 Premium, and $3.06 Diesel, valid through Sunday, January 14.

Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino is home to 2,000 gaming machines, 24 table games, seven poker tables, 255 guest rooms, a spa, five restaurants, and 6,000 square feet of meeting space, employing more than 1,200 people. An 88,350-square foot entertainment center with movie theaters, a bowling alley, billiards room, arcade and concourse, bar and concessions, is currently under construction, slated to open in October.

Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino is located at 17225 Jersey Ave, Lemoore, California.