The Hannahville Tribe of Potawatomi Indians wants to build an off-reservation casino in Romulus, Michigan, but it could take years to gain federal approval.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs published notice earlier this month of its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the $250 million casino on 24 acres. The process could take up to five years to complete, an n environmental protection specialist with the agency said.
The February 14 notice says the casino site is "over 450 miles from the tribe's reservation." The project would need the state governor's approval.
Get the Story:
Romulus casino 'very long shot'
(The Detroit News 2/21)
Casino Stalker | Land Acquisitions
Michigan tribe faces wait for off-reservation casino
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Stay Connected
Contact Us
indianz@indianz.com202 630 8439 (THEZ)
Search
Top Indian Gaming Stories
Trending in Gaming
1 Catawba Nation continues work on controversial casino in North Carolina
2 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes move forward with casino expansion
3 Poarch Band of Creek Indians said to be on Trump's radar
4 Hopi Tribe officially joins Indian gaming industry with approved compact
5 Seminole Tribe paid just $50M for casino Donald Trump built for $1.2B
2 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes move forward with casino expansion
3 Poarch Band of Creek Indians said to be on Trump's radar
4 Hopi Tribe officially joins Indian gaming industry with approved compact
5 Seminole Tribe paid just $50M for casino Donald Trump built for $1.2B
More Stories
• County seeks vote on off-reservation casino• Editorial: Bad move on St. Regis Mohawk casino
Indian Gaming Archive