Negotiations between the tribe and the county broke down recently, leading Armenta to state the county was 'basically declaring war on any issue the tribe is faced with.' County leaders, however, say they want talks to continue. 'We're willing to work with the county government - but understand, it's two governments working together.' have the right to do this,' says tribe Chairman Vincent Armenta, referring to the local citizens' groups. 'They need to understand that the tribes. Tribal leaders don't believe they need to reach agreements with community organizations. But local groups and county officials, worried about traffic congestion, overdevelopment and pollution, have filed protests with the federal government to put a stop to it. The tribe has purchased several acres next to the town, and wants to build a cultural center and museum on part of it, along with a retail complex and a park. Daily tournaments include Mini Texas Holdem, No Limit Texas Holdem, Battle of the Sexes, and High Roller (Fridays). The poker room is non-smoking and offers 14 tables for play. Right across the road is the old-fashioned center of the town of Santa Ynez, population 4,600. Welcome to the Chumash Casino Resort Poker Room. The casino complex, which includes a luxury hotel, three restaurants and a concert hall is squeezed into a narrow piece of land where the reservation runs up against the valley's main road.