Post by blackcrowheart on Mar 28, 2007 21:07:50 GMT -5
Catawbas Argue for Gambling Rights in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The state Supreme Court is hearing
arguments today on whether the Catawba Indian Nation's
land settlement with the state allows it to offer
video gambling on its York County reservation.
A lower court ruled in favor of the tribe, but the
state is appealing. The Catawbas say their 1993 land
deal allows video gambling, despite South Carolina
outlawing it years ago.
The Catawbas are considering using the right to offer
the games as a bargaining chip to get lawmakers to let
them build a high stakes bingo parlor near Santee on
Interstate 95.
Critics say allowing bingo in Orangeburg County would
open the door to more high-stakes bingo locations in
the state.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Geyatahi
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The state Supreme Court is hearing
arguments today on whether the Catawba Indian Nation's
land settlement with the state allows it to offer
video gambling on its York County reservation.
A lower court ruled in favor of the tribe, but the
state is appealing. The Catawbas say their 1993 land
deal allows video gambling, despite South Carolina
outlawing it years ago.
The Catawbas are considering using the right to offer
the games as a bargaining chip to get lawmakers to let
them build a high stakes bingo parlor near Santee on
Interstate 95.
Critics say allowing bingo in Orangeburg County would
open the door to more high-stakes bingo locations in
the state.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Geyatahi