New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- A tribal resort at the Grapevine readies a 150,000 square foot floor, pulling Los Angeles weekend traffic toward Kern County with a launch set for November 13.

Mettler, Calif. The newest giant of California gaming is almost ready to switch on the lights. On November 13, a $600 million destination developed by the Tejon Indian Tribe and managed by Hard Rock International will open just south of Bakersfield with a large floor and a Central Valley address. The debut arrives ahead of the holiday rush, with an official opening confirmation that sets expectations for big crowds on day one.

The casino's core numbers are built to travel. The launch plan calls for 150,000 square feet of gaming space, more than 2,000 slot mac...