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A vote on a piece of federal legislation that would kill plans for a new $400 million tribal casino in Arizona has been postponed indefinitely, according to a report from tucson.com.
The Tohono O’odham Nation wants to open the casino on tribal land near Glendale in December, but the state doesn’t want it. Despite the efforts by the state, the tribe still plans to open the casino. Tribal gaming is regulated by the federal government, though tribes do make revenue-sharing deals with states.
According to the report, HR 308, would allow the tribe keep the reservation land but it would alter a 1980s law to prohibit the site from being used for gambling until 2027.
Arizona is arguing that a 2002 ballot measure and subsequent compact giving the tribe casino gaming exclusivity didn’t allow for a new casino where the tribe now wants one. Arizona Congressman Trent Franks is the sponsor of HR 308.
The year 2027 is when the gaming compact expires.
The tribe has said in court that blocking the casino is illegal.
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