Wisconsin tribe bets casino plan on court rulings

Thursday, May 13, 2004  

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin announced plans for a $240 million casino expansion on Wednesday.

The tribe originally planned a $120 million expansion of its casino in Milwaukee but beefed up the project to add more gaming space and other amenities. The tribe also plans a $20 million expansion of another gaming facility.

The announcement comes as the Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling today on the legality of new tribal-state gaming compacts. Republicans say deals signed by Gov. Jim Doyle (D) that allow for more hours and more games should be voided because the Legislature wasn't consulted.

Separately, a racetrack filed a lawsuit claiming the compacts violate the state constitution. The tribe says its plans depend on a favorable resolution of both cases.

Get the Story:
Tribe doubles casino expansion plan (The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5/13)
Potawatomi tribe announces $240 million casino plan (The Milwaukee Business Journal 5/13)
Potawatomi start Milwaukee casino plans (AP 5/12)