The Washington State Gambling Commission was criticized by a county prosecutor on the opening day of the Northwest Gaming Law Summit.
King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng said the commission is promoting gaming instead of regulating it. He cited a recent deal negotiated with the Spokane Tribe that would have allowed an off-reservation casino in exchange for a cut of the revenues.
"The other 28 tribes would immediately want off-reservation casinos and 7,500 machines, too," Maleng was quoted as saying.
The summit continues today. A new bill by Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) to overhaul the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act will be discussed at a panel.
For more information on the summit, visit The Seminar Group website [Link].
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Maleng wants to rein in gambling panel
(The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 12/2)
Gambling restraints urged (The Tacoma News-Tribune 12/2)
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