Tule River Tribal Council holds groundbreaking for $220m Phase 2 expansion of Eagle Mountain Casino
Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, California, has kick-started its $220m Phase 2 expansion, with the Tule River Tribe holding a groundbreaking ceremony on July 1, 2025, attended by members of the Tule River Tribal Council and elders.
The event featured cultural performances, speeches, and the unveiling of the new logo and renderings for the future Eagle Mountain Casino and Resort.
The scope of work includes construction of a new 193-room tower with a rooftop restaurant, a central warehouse and offices, expansion of an existing restaurant, a new 2,000-seat events center with convention space, breakout meeting rooms, pre-function space, and new hotel amenities, including a new spa, arcade and resort pool.
Tutor Perini Corporation, a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that its subsidiary, Tutor Perini Building Corp., has been awarded the contract by the Tule River Gaming Authority to oversee the expansion.
Work is expected to commence in the summer of 2025 with substantial completion anticipated in 2027. The contract value is being incrementally added to the company’s backlog, beginning with the preconstruction phase award that was booked in the second quarter of 2025 and later this year as subsequent construction phases are anticipated to be awarded by the customer.
“This is a proud day for the Tule River Tribe and Eagle Mountain Casino as we lay the foundation for the future,” said the Tule River Tribal Council. “This expansion will help us realize our vision of offering a world-class hospitality experience while preserving and honoring our rich cultural heritage.”
