Catawba Nation sees opposition to high-stakes bingo hall

Tuesday, May 4, 2010  

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina ran into opposition to its plans to take over a bingo hall.

The tribe wants to turn Carolina Gold Bingo into a high-stakes facility. The tribe would operate it under state law, as required by its land claim settlement act.

"We are here to be a good neighbor," Chief Donald Rodgers said at a public meeting last night, The State reported. "We will operate a very nice facility."

Many residents, however, spoke out against the proposal at the meeting. Some local officials also said they will vote against it if it comes to a vote tonight.

The tribe is barred from gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

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