Mississippi Choctaw leaders back casino off main reservation

Wednesday, June 9, 2010  

Leaders of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians approved plans for a casino away from the tribe's main reservation.

The tribe plans a 27,000 square-foot facility near Sandersville, in Jones County. The site is about 80 miles from tribal headquarters in Philadelphia, where the tribe operates two casinos.

The casino would offer between 500-700 slot machines

Get the Story:
The Tribe has spoken (The Laurel Leader Call 6/9)
Tribal Council moves forward with construction of casino in Jones County (The Neshoba Democrat 6/8)

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