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HEARING - Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board approve the transfer of the cardroom license for the El Dorado Hills Casino (formerly Blacksheep Casino) from Randy Yaple to Cold Water Partners, Inc., a jointly owned entity of Randy Yaple and Salvatore Palma.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Sheriff’s Office recommends the approval of the transfer of the cardroom license for the El Dorado Hills Casino (formerly Blacksheep Casino) from Randy Yaple to Cold Water Partners, Inc., a jointly owned entity of Randy Yaple and Salvatore Palma.
On March 16, 1993, the Board authorized issuance of a cardroom license to Noel Paulson in the Blacksheep Inn, located at 3320 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park.
On June 8, 1993, the Board approved the addition of Mr. Gage as a partner with Mr. Noel Paulson in the operation of the cardroom located at the Blacksheep Casino.
On September 15, 1998, the Board approved the application for the Blacksheep Casino to operate a cardroom at 3181 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 107/108, in Cameron Park.
The Blacksheep Casino was operating with a cardroom license under the name of the owner Noel Paulson, and later the business was sold to Randy Yaple. On December 30, 2014, Mr. Yaple applied for a California Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Gambling Control State Gambling License. Mr. Yaple applied for an El Dorado County Cardroom Establishment License on February 20, 2015, and applied for a County business license with the Treasurer/Tax Collector's office on April 22, 2015. On April 14, 2016, the Sheriff's Office received notice that Mr. Yaple's State Gambling license was approved by the DOJ. After the approval of the Gambling license was received, the Sheriff's Office worked with the Planning, Building, Fire and other Departments to verify that the cardroom would not violate applicable zoning, fire, building or other applicable laws and regulations.
On July 19, 2016, with Legistar Item 16-0634, the Board approved the application of the proposed new owner, Randy Yaple, to operate a cardroom at the Blacksheep Casino.
On October 17, 2023, with Legistar file 23-1815, the Board approved the relocation of the cardroom from the Cameron Park to 3909 Park Drive, Suite 200, El Dorado Hills, California. At the time of the relocation, the cardroom was renamed the El Dorado Hills Casino.
Ordinance Code § 9.45.090 requires the Board, after a hearing that is open to the public, to approve the transfer of the cardroom license from Randy Yaple to Cold Water Partners, Inc., a jointly owned entity of Randy Yaple and Salvatore Palma. Salvatore Palma's application has been approved by the Sheriff's Office after reviewing identity, character, and background. Additionally, he is currently a Cardroom Employee Work Permit holder employed by El Dorado Casino.
ALTERNATIVES
Board could choose not to approve this which would not allow for the transfer of the cardroom license.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
07/19/2016 Legistar file 16-0634
10/17/2023 Legistar file 23-1815
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Ther is no financial impact associated with this item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Undersheriff Eric Palmberg