NIGC reviewing Alabama Quassarte casino site

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

The National Indian Gaming Commission is trying to determine whether the Alabama Quassarte Tribal Town's new casino in Wetumka, Oklahoma, is legal.

Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, a casino must be located on "Indian lands." The city of Wetumka says the tribe's small Class II facility doesn't meet the requirement.

The tribe's attorney disagrees. Gary Pitchlynn said the land is held in restricted status -- through it may or may not be in trust.

The casino has 75 electronic machines and is located next to Wetumka's post office.

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