St. Croix Tribe reduces casino per capita payments

Tuesday, March 17, 2009  

The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has reduced per capita payments due to a drop in gaming revenues.

Tribal members are now receiving just $400 a month from the St. Croix Casino and Hotel. That's down from $1,000 for adults and $1,500 for elders.

Chairwoman Hazel Hindsley said the cuts are temporary. But some tribal members said they weren't told in advance of the decision.

The tribe is pursuing a joint off-reservation casino Beloit with the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

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Tribal members critical of per capita check cuts (The Barron News Shield 3/17)