The Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma says a giveaway at its disputed gaming facility complies with New Mexico law.
The tribe awarded a vehicle at the Apache Homelands Casino last month. The state contends the event was a Class III game and therefore illegal at the site, which is held in trust but whose eligibility for gaming is being reviewed by the National Indian Gaming Commission.
Chairman Jeff Houser disputed the state's interpretation of the giveaway and said it was not a raffle but a sweepstakes. Another giveaway is being planned.
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(The Las Cruces Sun-News 12/6)
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Fort Sill Apache Tribe defends New Mexico giveaway
Monday, December 8, 2008
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