Stillaguamish Tribe puts land in trust as buffer to casino - 2004-01-28
The Stillaguamish Tribe is converting nearly 10 acres right next to its casino site into tribal trust land.

If the federal government consents, the tribe could develop the land, which is in a rural area north of Arlington, into a parking lot, retail shops or something else to go along with the 22,000-square-foot casino the tribe plans to start building next month.

Stillaguamish Executive Director Eddie Goodridge Jr. said the tribe plans to use the 10 acres as a buffer.
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Will the Patriots win? You bet! - 2004-01-28
Office pools have been a staple of the Super Bowl and other big ticket sporting events for years. But when your local team is involved, the betting pools become an even greater force in the office, at Super Bowl parties and at local saloons.

In Las Vegas, Excalibur Hotel and Casino race and sports book manager Jeff Stoneback said his casino will see about $70 million wagered on the Super Bowl this year.

"The town fills up every year on Super Bowl weekend," Stoneback said.
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