"Glendale decided long ago the huge public investment in its sports and entertainment district was a risk worth taking. The debt, the doubts, the detractors are all worth it, in the city's view.

It's not surprising then that Glendale is "all in" in its legal battle with a southern Arizona tribe to defend the city's vision and its stake in the district.

The city is preparing to challenge a federal decision that puts land near 91st and Northern avenues into trust for the Tohono O'odham Nation.

The tribe plans to build a $600 million resort-casino on the property near Westgate City Center.

The Republic's editorial board sees potentially good and bad economic impact from the Tohono O'odham Nation's plans."

Get the Story:
Editorial: Stakes are high in casino fight (The Arizona Republic 8/21)

Relevant Documents:
Larry Echo Hawk Letter to Tohono O'odham Nation (July 23, 2010)

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