The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma says the land where it plans a $200 million casino is held in trust.
Chairman John Berrey reassured officials in Cherokee County, Kansas, that plans for the casino are up to snuff.
"We’re very intent on helping out. The sky’s the limit for us in Cherokee County," he said, The Joplin Globe reported.
But some in the county aren't convinced. They want proof that the land being used for the casinos is held in trust -- something they says assistant secretary Carl Artman hasn't provided.
The tribe broke ground on the Downstream Casino Resort in October. The site spans 235 acres in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri.
According to the tribe, the casino and hotel portion of the resort will be located on the Oklahoma side. The parking lot is located in Kansas, with part of the traffic entrance in Missouri.
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(The Joplin Globe 11/27)