The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts says it has a right to offer Class III games because the state allows casino nights and off-shore casino cruises.
Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, a tribe is entitled to the same types of games a state allows.
In nearby Connecticut, the state's "Las Vegas nights" led to Class III gaming for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
A tribe must still negotiate a compact for Class III games, though. The Wampanoags say they will pursue their rights to the fullest extent possible.
State lawmakers are considering legislation to legalize full-scale gaming. The Wampanoags are seeking to have land placed in trust for their own casino.
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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe claims Class III rights
Friday, December 14, 2007
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