In the sleepy hamlet in the lovely Santa Ynez valley of Southern California, about 45 minutes Northwest of Santa Barbara, the Chumash Band of Santa Ynez Indians have built a robust gaming resort enterprise. Startingfrom humble beginnings as a bingo hall, the resort currently encompasses two hotels, including the only AAA Four Diamond property in the region, a spa, 2,000 electronic gaming machines, 40 table games, 14 pokertables, the 1,300-seat Shamala Showroom, several restaurants, and more.