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Tribe getting closer to urban casino
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2002

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the city of Detroit improperly prevented a Michigan tribe from bidding for an off-reservation casino.

The decision could mean the three casinos are operating illegally. But the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians says it only wants the bidding process redone and doesn't want the casinos closed.

Get the Story:
Judge Rules Against Detroit Casinos (AP 2/7)

Get the Case:
LAC VIEUX LAKE BAND v. MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BD., No. 00-1879 (6th Cir. January 11, 2002)

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