Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe seeks casino partner

Thursday, July 29, 2004  

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe of Nevada is seeking proposals to develop a small casino, a hotel, a conference center and other facilities on Pyramid Lake.

Chairwoman Bonnie Akaka-Smith said the tribe wants to attract tourists to the reservation and keep them there. She said the tribe is looking at a modest-sized resort.

The tribe currently derives revenues from fishing permits and taxes imposes on mining activities and other businesses.

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Paiutes seek resort proposals for Pyramid Lake (The Reno Gazette-Journal 7/29)