Chief Optimistic That Jena Band Can Work Out Casino Agreement - 2004-01-08
The chief of the Jena Band of Choctaws says she is hopeful that she and the governor can work out a casino agreement that is fair both to her tribe and the state.

''I'm willing to work and bend where I can,'' Chief Christine Norris said in a telephone interview Tuesday.

Gov. Mike Foster said Monday he's not sure he can get the deal he wants before he leaves office Jan. 12. The Jena Band has not agreed to a deal that would offset the state's loss of revenue from competing casinos, he said.
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Race track casino wins council support - 2004-01-08
A £12 million casino and hotel complex at Wolverhampton Racecourse has moved on step further after winning planning approval from the city council.

Named the “Racino”, the development could create as many as 185 jobs if it is given the final go-ahead from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

The complex – a joint enterprise between Arena Leisure and Gala – could open its doors to the public within a year.

The 40,000 sq ft two-floor casino would be run by Gala and be the first casino built at a racecourse in the country.
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