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Bay Mills Indian Community defends legality of gaming operation


The Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan says its new gaming facility is operating within the law.

According to the tribe, the site in Vanderbilt sits on "qualified Indian lands." But other tribes say the facility is illegal because the land doesn't appear to have been taken into trust.

"We look forward to sitting down and clearing the air on this matter," Chairman Jeff Parker said in response.

The tribe will meet with state officials today to discuss the casino.

Get the Story:
Casino near Gaylord stirs up legal concerns (The Detroit Free Press 11/8)
Vanderbilt casino a "test" for Port Huron 9the Port Huron Times Herald 11/8)
State might challenge legality of new casino (The Port Huron Times Herald 11/4)

Some Opinions:
Mike Connell: Casino still seems like a long shot (The Port Huron Times Herald 11/7)
Mike Connell: A Q&A of Port Huron's 17-year casino saga (The Port Huron Times Herald 11/8)

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