A Federal District judge has declined a Rohnert Park group lawsuit that foils the creation of an one billion dollar Indian Casino. The group, Stop the Casino 101 Coalition, the suit was not filed because it “failed to establish that they have suffered a procedural injury.” Judge Susan Illston ruled.

Last year June, when the lawsuit was filed, the Department of Interior’s action were challenged by the suit, for taking into trust 254 acres of land for the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Marilee Montgomery, the group’s spokeswoman, said that the judge ruled on a “technicality”, and that they will definitely challenge the decision. The group is also planning to challenge the sufficiency of an environmental impact report on the proposed casino, which would have 2,000 slot machines, and a 300-room hotel resort on the west side of Rohnert Park. Greg Sarris, the Graton Rancheria tribal chairman, said Wednesday: “The tribe was pleased with Illston’s ruling, and honours the opportunity for all members of the community to address their concerns regarding Graton Rancheria.” Gambling has a lot of challengers, but also a lot of supporters. Both land-based casinos and online casinos are seen as great revenue builders.