Minnesota governor wants tribes to open books

Monday, October 11, 2004  

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) says gaming tribes should open their books to the public in addition to sharing a percentage of their revenues.

Pawlenty claims that tribal casinos in the state take in $10 billion to $14 billion a year. He wants to renegotiate existing compacts to get a "better deal" for Minnesotans.

Tribes have disputed Pawlenty's figures. They said the governor hasn't taken into account the amount tribes pay out to customers and operating expenses. The real figure is more like $1 billion to $2 billion, the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association said.

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