The state of New York won't be taking steps to close down the Seneca Nation casino in Buffalo.
In a July 8 ruling, a federal judge said the Buffalo
Creek Casino was built on land that does not qualify under the Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act. But state officials said there has been order -- from the court or the National Indian Gaming Commission -- to close the facility.
“Until we have some definitive action from the NIGC, the entity with oversight here, it would be unsafe to pull our gambling inspectors and public safety personnel from an operational casino,” a spokesperson for Gov. David A. Paterson (D) told The Buffalo News.
The state Racing and Wagering Board will maintain five inspectors at the casino.
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(The Buffalo News 7/13)
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