Graton Rancheria gaming compact moves closer to approval

Tuesday, May 8, 2012  

The California Senate voted 34-4 on Monday to approve a Class III gaming compact for the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.

The deal still needs to be approved by the Assembly. After that, it will be sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for review.

The tribe plans to issue more than $700 million in bonds to build its casino.

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