freeways, the Gila River Indian Community opened their first casino in June of 1994 with 272 slots and about 250 employees. Simpson led authorities on a surreal chase through Los Angeles.īut away from baseball front offices, and L.A. Major League Baseball players went on strike and a white Ford Bronco carrying O.J. When Kenneth Manuel, CEO of Gila River Hotels & Casinos, took the stage at Wild Horse Pass’ Acacia Ballroom for a special luncheon on June 21, he brought up some significant things that took place in 1994.