Tribes, governor move forward with casino deal - 2004-02-04 Negotiators for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and eight Indian tribes have quickly moved forward on a long-term agreement that would expand casino gambling operations while sharply raising payments to the state, sources stated on Tuesday.
If the administration concurs to a compact for 50 years or longer that lifts the cap on the amount of slot machines permitted in tribal casinos and permits the addition of high-stakes games like craps and roulette, then some tribes would be willing to contribute over 15 percent of their yearly gaming profit to the state. Read the full story at Tri-Valley Herald, CA
And so the roulette wheel spins on a flint 0casino - 2004-02-04 It will be six months before locals can vote, but the roulette wheel is spinning on a gambling casino in Flint. The City Council Wednesday heard a pitch from Detroit casino representatives.
Developers from the Indian Casino Gaming Project offered their case Wednesday, telling council members they don't have any issue with another casino so close to Detroit. Read the full story at ABC12.com, MI
