It is estimated that the new larger hotel will create 250 new jobs.
The $160 million expansion includes 75,000 sq ft of additional gaming floor space, a twelve-story tower with 215 hotel rooms, as well as a new 584-space parking garage, and a 20,000 sq ft pool deck. Update: 4-28-16 The Santa Ynez Band Of Chumash Indians have announced that they will be opening their newly expanded Chumash Casino Resort from May 20.