- Year Opened
- 2019
- Hours
- Open 24/7
- Age Restriction
- 21+
- Property Type
- Tribal
- Regulator
- California Gambling Control Commission
- Operator
- Caesars Entertainment
- Slot Machines
- 950
- Table Games
- 20
About Harrah’s Northern California
Harrah’s Northern California opened in 2019 at 4640 Coal Mine Road in Ione, California, managed by Caesars Entertainment under the Harrah’s brand on behalf of the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians. The property offers 950 slot machines, 20 table games, a bar, and a restaurant on a 24-hour schedule. Ione is in Amador County in the Sierra Nevada foothills, roughly 40 miles southeast of Sacramento.
The Caesars management relationship is the property’s most distinctive institutional feature. Harrah’s Northern California and Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Arizona are the two California-region tribal casinos operated under the Caesars brand.
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Harrah’s Northern California
Ione, California
Gaming Floor
Harrah’s Northern California operates 950 slot machines and a 20-table pit. The table spread includes California Roulette, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, and Video Poker.
Pai Gow Poker is the split-hand progressive format.
Video Poker rounds out the machine-skill electronic options.
California Roulette uses a card-based randomization system standard for California tribal casinos under the state’s gaming compact. The Craps format may also use a card-based system for the dice element; guests should confirm the specific format with the casino directly before playing.
Games at Harrah's Northern California
Caesars Rewards Program
Harrah’s Northern California participates in the Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the cross-property points system shared across Caesars Entertainment properties nationwide. Members earn points through gaming activity redeemable for free play, comps, and benefits at Caesars properties throughout the US. Enrollment is free.
- caesars rewards
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Location & Access
Harrah’s Northern California is at 4640 Coal Mine Road in Ione, California, in Amador County. Ione is accessible from State Route 104 and State Route 124, roughly 40 miles southeast of Sacramento via Highway 16 east and Jackson Road. Self-parking and a bar are available.
The Amador County foothill location serves both Sacramento area residents and visitors to the Gold Rush country between Sacramento and the Lake Tahoe region.
How Harrah’s Northern California compares locally
Directory comparison: Harrah’s Northern California vs nearby venues
We track 4 properties in Ione. The comparison below uses directory data only — machine counts and hours should still be confirmed with each casino.
| Property | Harrah’s Northern California
This property
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Ione | Loleta | Pala | Rancho Mirage |
| Address | 4640 Coal Mine Rd, Ione | 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta | 11154 CA-76, Pala | 32-250 Bob Hope Dr., California |
| Games in directory | 5 game types | 12 game types | 15 game types | 19 game types |
| Live poker room | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hotel / resort | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Open 24/7 (tag) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Read more | This page | Visit page | Visit page | Visit page |
How top Harrah’s Northern California peers in Harrah’s Northern California compare on amenities
| Amenity / Game | Thunder Valley Casino Resort | Agua Caliente Casino | Jamul Casino |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰 Slot Machines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🃏 Table Games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ♠️ Poker Room | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🎱 Bingo | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🖥️ Video Poker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🏨 Hotel / Resort | — | — | — |
| 🏊 Pool | ✓ | — | — |
| 🕐 Open 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🅿️ Free Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🚗 Valet Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and peer count in our CSV-backed directory — not a substitute for a property visit.
Strengths
3- 5 game types listed in our directory
- 24/7 floor tag in directory data
- On-site dining tag in directory
Watch-outs
3- No hotel/resort tag — confirm lodging before an overnight trip
- No dedicated poker room in directory tags
- 4 venues in Ione; compare amenities in the table below
4640 Coal Mine Rd, Ione, CA 95640, USA
Ione, CA 95640
Open in Google MapsLicensing & Rules
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Not legal
Buena Vista Rancheria Context
Harrah’s Northern California sits on trust lands of the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, a federally recognized tribe. Caesars Entertainment manages the property under the Harrah’s brand. Gaming runs under a tribal-state compact with the State of California, authorized by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.
