In 2006, the casino bought the naming rights to Chukchansi Park in Fresno. The casino opened on June 25, 2003, while the resort opened on August 22, 2003.

The forecast cost of the project was $150 million. On October 29, 2002, groundbreaking for the Chuckchansi Gold Resort and Casino began. In March 2002, the resort casino was approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission. Construction was slated to begin in August 2000, but problems delayed groundbreaking. In June 2000, the Picayune Rancheria Tribe of Chukchansi Indians announced plans of constructing a resort casino close to Yosemite National Park. Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino features a 370-seat buffet, Vintage Steakhouse, over 400 hotel rooms and suites, a full service spa and various other amenities. The 56,000-square-foot (5,200 m 2) casino has 1,800 slot machines, and 43 table games. It is owned and operated by the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino is a Native American casino located just off of State Route 41 in Coarsegold, California, between Fresno and Yosemite National Park.

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