Muscogee Nation to announce stance on Kialegee casino bid

Monday, January 16, 2012  

Chief George Tiger of the Muscogee Nation will hold a press conference today to discuss the Kialegee Tribal Town casino.

The tribe has been aware of the Red Clay Casino as far back as June 2010. Tiger's predecessor opposed the plans.

Tiger took office in January. The tribe operates a casino about 10 miles from the Kialegee casino.

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