A structural defect discovered at the Jackson Rancheria Casino building has caused casino managers to temporarily relocate a significant number of gaming activities to another part of the casino. According to a press release Friday, engineers investigating the cause of water leaks at the casino entered areas not normally accessible and determined possible structural defects in the construction of a portion of the casino area. Pending further investigation, casino officials have closed this portion of the casino and will relocate its gaming activities to nearby Dalton Town Hall – the press release calls this action “a precautionary measure.” “We became aware of this potential structural problem and took immediate steps to ensure the safety of our patrons and staff by closing part of the casino,” said Jackson Rancheria CEO Rich Hoffman. “We would rather err on the side of caution. Once we determine the extent of the problem, we will review our options.” Inspectors have evaluated the remainder of the facility and deemed it fundamentally sound.