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Thunder Valley expansion plans revealed

CALIFORNIA -- As reported by the Sacramento Bee: "The landscape between Lincoln and Roseville changed five years ago when Thunder Valley Casino sprung up on Industrial Avenue next to Highway 65.

"It's about to change some more. A 24-story hotel, a performing arts center and a new parking structure are among new features coming to the casino in the next two years.

"Members of the United Auburn Indian Community, which owns the casino, and local governmental officials celebrated the expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony July 16.

"...The tribe has not released an estimate of how much the expansion will cost. However, analysts say it could be as much as $1 billion. Completion is targeted for the summer of 2010, and the expansion will include:

"• A four- or five-star hotel featuring an exercise room, spa, pool deck, family center, arcade and tribal cultural exhibit area.

"• Two ballrooms totaling 30,000 square feet and capable of hosting 2,000 guests.

"• A performing arts center for concerts, theater and trade shows.

"• Three new restaurants.

"• A nine-tier parking structure for 5,000 vehicles.

"• A new poker room and additional gaming space...."

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