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Executive Q&A: Up Close with Matthew Mingrone, General Manager of Eagle Mountain Casino

We spoke with Matthew Mingrone, General Manager of Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, CA. With a 31-year career across ten casinos, Mingrone offers unique insights on his approach to leadership and discusses the challenges and opportunities at Eagle Mountain. The all new Eagle Mountain Casino is scheduled to open soon off Highway 65 in Porterville. The new property will double in size, growing to over 100,000 sq. ft., featuring new dining options, 1,750 slot machines, 20 table games, and a state-of-the-art event center. Here is what he had to say… What is your personal approach to leadership? I have always

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Eagle Mountain Casino donates $97,000 to local organizations

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – Monday afternoon, Eagle Mountain Casino presented donation checks totaling $97,000 from the 21st Annual Eagle Mountain Casino Charity Golf Tournament that was held on September 29, 2022, at the Ridge Creek Golf Club in Dinuba, CA. The organizations that received donations included Valley Adult Day Services, Visalia Emergency Aid Council, Porterville Area Coordinating Council, and Golden Empire Gleaners. Each organization received a check for $24,250 at the awards presentation held at Eagle Mountain Casino. Porterville Area Coordinating Council provides Tulare County with emergency shelter, utilities, clothing, transportation, and gas vouchers. “Our organization started on

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Get to know Rob Neff, Purchasing Manager at Eagle Mountain Casino

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – Rob Neff is the Purchasing Manager for Eagle Mountain Casino. He started in the casino business in 1994 as a warehouse worker in Colorado when gaming was introduced to the state. “I started as a warehouse guy and quickly got promoted to Supervisor, and it was a natural transition from warehouse department into purchasing. I worked for that company for 12 years and decided to go to another company to get the Manager job in 2022”, said Neff. Neff has traveled all over the country as Purchasing Manager, including Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, and

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Eagle Mountain Casino wins Large Business of the Year Award

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – The Porterville Chamber of Commerce presented the Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony at Nuckols Ranch on November 18, 2022. Eagle Mountain Casino was awarded the “Large Business of the Year” Award and was nominated by M3R Design. “Eagle Mountain Casino has over 620 team members right now, not employees, not staff they are a team member, and I am proud to be a part of that team. There are 60 team members that have been there at least 20 years, that’s unheard of. And it’s because of the way the Tule River Tribe treats us as

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Big Foot, The Hairy Man arrives at Eagle Mountain Casino

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – As the countdown to relocation continues for Eagle Mountain Casino’s new property many milestones will be accomplished along the way. One of those milestones is the arrival of the “Big Foot, The Hairy Man” carving that has been carved by Bill Farmer, a self-employed woodworker, and Tribal Member of the Tule River Tribe. On Tuesday November 22, 2022, the “Big Foot Hairy Man” carving officially arrived to Eagle Mountain Casino’s new property and members of the Tule River Tribe’s Tribal Council including Gary Santos, Franklin Carabay and Kenneth McDarment were present to witness the

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Huge Jackpot winner at Eagle Mountain Casino!

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – This past Saturday, November 19, 2022. Evencio Valencia Rocha from Porterville, CA, hit the jackpot of $96,832.06 on the “Rising Fortunes” slot machine at Eagle Mountain Casino. Rocha hit the top progressive “Fortune Grand” when playing Saturday night. Rocha was betting $1.76 on the $0.01 denomination. This year alone, Eagle Mountain Casino has awarded $33,518,401 in jackpots and counting. Currently, Eagle Mountain Casino is located 17 miles east of Porterville and is a full-service casino owned and operated by the Tule River Tribe. Guests must be 18 years of age to enter. The

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Eagle Mountain Donates 100 Turkeys to Salvation Army!

Earlier today, Eagle Mountain Casino donated 100 turkeys to the Salvation Army of Tulare County for families in need of a Thanksgiving meal. “We are so appreciative of Eagle Mountain Casino’s generous continued donation” said Hollie Slater, Donor Relations Director at The Salvation Army Golden State Division. Due to recent shortages, it was difficult for the Salvation Army to receive the donated turkeys in time. “The rising prices along with the shortages was going to make it very difficult for families to purchase a turkey for Thanksgiving and we are thankful for Eagle Mountain Casino’s generous donation during these difficult

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Eagle Mountain Casino Voted Best Live Music, Best Steakhouse and more in Reader’s Choice Awards

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) – The Porterville Recorder released its annual Reader’s Choice Awards, and Eagle Mountain Casino was the winner of multiple awards, including Live Music. In addition, Eagle Mountain Casino’s award-winning dining restaurant, The River Steakhouse, was awarded Best Locally Owned, Overall Restaurant, Best Steak, & Best Soup. Eagle Mountain Casino produced successful sold-out concerts in 2022 including popular Hispanic group, Bronco and legendary hip hop artist, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The River Steakhouse continues to win awards for dining that is led by Chef Manuel Carbajal who frequently visits KMPH Great Day Morning Show and provides live

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Eagle Mountain Casino nominated for Business Success Story at Innovators by Design Awards

(Eagle Mountain Casino, Porterville, CA 93257) –  On Wednesday, October 12th, 2022, Innovators by Design, the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County, recognized participants, businesses, and workforce development professionals who have shown innovation, perseverance, and the ability to accomplish big goals during the last program year.  Tulare County Employment Connection’s Scott Bowler nominated Eagle Mountain Casino for the Business Success Story category. The nomination was for Eagle Mountain Casino’s hiring events in preparation for the new property and relocation of the Casino that will open soon in Porterville, CA.  “We have approximately 500 team members, and we are looking to

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