Temporary Casino Operations HaltedThe Interior Department’s ruling arrived seven days after the tribe opened a preview casino at 200 Columbus Parkway. Following the federal decision, the Scotts Valley Band confirmed that gaming activity at the preview venue has been suspended while it considers its next steps. “The administrative record overwhelmingly supports the Tribe’s gaming eligibility. The tribe has argued that the Vallejo site lies within Patwin ancestral territory and has challenged Scotts Valley’s historical claims to the area. With the Interior Department’s latest determination now in place, the future of the Vallejo casino project will likely depend on the outcome of forthcoming federal court proceedings.