A California appeals court refused to block a non-Indian gaming initiative from appearing on the November ballot.

A group of tribes brought challenges to the referendum, saying it would violate state and federal law. The initiative would force them to share 25 percent of slot machine revenues with the state.

A coalition of non-Indian card clubs and racetracks is backing the initiative. If the tribes refuse to share revenues, or if the Bureau of Indian Affairs rejects the arrangement, the card clubs would be allowed to operate slot machines.

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Court Refuses to Block Vote on Slots Initiative (The Los Angeles Times 5/12)
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