Jackson Rancheria Signs On as Major Sponsor of Sacramento Pride

Jackson Rancheria Casino-Hotel has signed on as a $15,000 sponsor of Sacramento Pride, becoming the largest corporate sponsor in the 24-year history of the annual event. Jackson Rancheria’s sponsorship also will support programs and services of the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center , which produces and is the beneficiary of Sacramento Pride.

“Native Americans have always believed in openness and acceptance. For 25 years Jackson Rancheria has enjoyed and supported the endless diversity of our community,” said Rich Hoffman, CEO of Jackson Rancheria. “We are proud to be a Title Sponsor of the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center and Sacramento Pride and look forward to our involvement in the publications, events, and activities of the Center, Rancheria Style.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jackson Rancheria as a partner with the Center and Sacramento Pride and as a major supporter of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community,” said Bill Otton, interim executive director of the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center. “As one of very few providers of services for LGBT people in a nine-county region, the Center depends on the support of corporations and individuals to provide critically important services. It’s gratifying to receive this level of support from such a significant regional employer and community-minded organization as Jackson Rancheria.”

In addition to Jackson Rancheria, major sponsors for Sacramento Pride and the Center include The Hewlett Packard Company, Wells Fargo, Barefoot Cellars, Safeway, SMUD, Amtrak, Markstein Beverage Co., Outword Magazine, Rainbow Chamber of Commerce of Sacramento, Uptown Studios, Rainbow Pages, CARES and Lumens Lighting. Outword Magazine publisher Fred Palmer serves as sales and marketing representative for Sacramento Pride.

Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel (http://www.jacksoncasino.com) is located at 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, Calif. 95642, in Amador County. The complex is owned and operated by the Jackson Rancheria Band of Mi-Wuk Indians. The 25,700-square-foot casino began as a bingo hall established on tribal land in 1985 by then Tribal Chairperson Margaret L. Dalton. Today, the 24-hour casino features more than 5,100 slot machines, 49 gaming tables, a 24-hour Poker Room, a High Limit Room and more. In addition to the casino, the property includes a hotel, Northern California’s highest-rated RV park, five restaurants offering a range of cuisine, parking structures, general store, gas station and the first LEED-certified building in Amador County. Jackson Rancheria is Amador County’s largest employer. The casino currently is celebrating its 25th year of operation. For more information about Jackson Rancheria, call 800-822-WINN or visit jacksoncasino.com.