A California county that is trying to block a proposed tribal casino is arguing that rancherias are not reservations under the Indian Gaming and Regulations Act.
Amador County is challenging the approval of a gaming compact between the state and the
Buena Vista Band of Me-Wuk Indians. The tribe is planning to open a casino on its rancheria.
The National Indian Gaming Commission has issued a letter stating that the rancheria meets the definition of "Indian lands" under IGRA. The county says the Buena Vista lands don't qualify for gaming.
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(The Amador Ledger-Dispatch 8/3)
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County claims rancherias are not reservations
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