Amador County – The Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel announced this week that it will celebrate its 25th anniversary all year long with numerous special events and promotions. What is now a cornerstone of the Amador County business community first opened in 1985 as a Bingo Hall consisting of a metal building and a dirt parking lot. With substantial local support, Jackson Rancheria has since grown considerably and “is now the largest employer in Amador County and has spent and donated tens of millions of dollars into the local economy,” according to a release. The casino complex has expanded and now includes “multiple restaurants, a Hotel, RV Park, General Store & Gas Station, plus new homes for its residents, a medical and dental clinic, water and sewage treatment plants, an auto mechanic shop, child care center for employees’ children, and an off-reservation apartment complex.” All this was the vision of the late Margaret Dalton, the longtime Tribal Chairperson who passed away last year. It was her vision to provide entertainment for locals as well and financial security for her Tribe’s people. “Margaret was a tough and tenacious woman,” recalls Jackson Rancheria CEO Rich Hoffman, adding: “Those of us who had the honor of getting to know her over the years can’t believe that anyone could have doubted her. She tended to accomplish what she set her mind to.” After her passing, tribal leadership was passed to her brother Irvin “Bo” Marks. The Tribal Council also includes her brother Gary Marks and her sons Adam, Robert, and Dennis Dalton. In honor of Margaret’s vision, determination, and accomplishments, the Tribe has declared her birthday, February 9, to be Founder’s Day and the beginning of year-long celebrations. Celebrations in February include a Cash & Keys promotion throughout the month of February with over $150,000 in prizes, including a Silver Cadillac CTS, $5000 in hotseat drawings on February 9 and much more. Jackson Rancheria Casino&Hotel is located at12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA95642. For more information, call800-822-WINN or visit JacksonCasino.com. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.