The OG is Restored in California as Part of Dual-Venue Strategy
Chicken Ranch Casino Resort will bring its original Jamestown gaming building back into service on March 1, reopening the central California facility widely known as The OG.
Key Takeaways:
- The original Jamestown gaming building, The OG, reopens with upgrades and new electronic table games
- The larger resort remains the flagship, while The OG offers a distinct experience for local patrons
- The revival supports regional tourism, employment and tribal strategic diversification
This will operate alongside the new resort complex that debuted in 2024.
The nine-story resort remains the larger, flagship destination but management decided to retain and upgrade the older venue to provide distinct experiences for guests.
Casino Restoration Supports Dual-Venue Positioning
Renovations focused on reworking the gaming floor to improve circulation and increase capacity. The refreshed layout will add new machines and roll out 16 electronic table games after reopening, as per Indian Gaming.
The OG will continue as an 18-and-older, smoking-permitted venue without alcohol service,and the onsite bingo schedule stays intact. Dining services also return with the Roost Coffee Shop and Ranch House Restaurant resuming operations.
Tribal Chairman Joseph Mathiesen-Powell said, “The reopening of the OG is an exciting milestone,” according to Focus Gaming News.
The project reinforces the tribe’s dual-venue strategy intended to capture both local patrons and resort visitors, while supporting regional tourism and jobs.
Construction partners involved with the larger resort received industry recognition for the complex’s exterior and finishes, highlighting the scale of investment behind the broader development.
Operators frame the OG’s revival as preserving the property’s origins while expanding the resort’s overall offer for different player preferences.
