Nebraska city opposes Ponca Tribe's casino in Iowa

Wednesday, June 4, 2008  

The city council in Omaha, Nebraska, voted to support the efforts of the state to block the Ponca Tribe from opening a casino in Iowa.

The tribe, whose headquarters are in Nebraska, has trust land in Carter Lake, Iowa. Due the shifting Missouri River, Carter Lake is completely surrounded by Nebraska.

As a result, Nebraska attorney general Jon Bruning claims the state is affected by the casino in a lawsuit against the Interior Department. Nebraska bars Class III gaming while Iowa does not.

Carter Lake is only a few miles from downtown Omaha.

Get the Story:
Omaha council opposes Indian tribe's casino plans (The Omaha World-Herald 6/3)
Omaha Leaders Oppose Carter Lake Casino (KPTM 6/3)