The state of Wisconsin may seek arbitration if new gaming compacts aren't reached with the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe and the Ho-Chunk Nation by June 30.
The tribes operate the two highest-grossing casinos in the state. New agreements are required because the state Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Jim Doyle (D) overstepped his bounds by signing a compact that had no expiration date and allowed more Class III games.
The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe still made a $40.5 million payment last year under that compact. The state wants the tribe to pay another $43.6 million payment by June 30.
The Ho-Chunk Nation withheld its $30 million payment last year. The tribe said it has not installed the games authorized by the disputed compact.
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(The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 6/12)
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