Developer played both sides of Navajo casino deal

Thursday, May 25, 2006  

Navajo leaders in Manuelito, New Mexico, have ended their relationship with a gaming developer who was playing both sides of the fence.

The Manuelito Chapter created a corporation to engage in gaming talks. Oswaldo Galarza was hired as a consultant.

Manuelito leaders didn't like the way Galarza was running things. They soon found out that he cut a deal with Full House Resorts, a gaming company negotiating for a casino, in addition to working for the chapter's corporation.

Manuelito is located just outside of Gallup along Interstate 40, where the Navajo Nation might want to locate a casino.

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