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First Nations in Manitoba welcome opening of gaming facility

Tuesday, June 24, 2014


A view of the gaming floor at the Sand Hills Casino in Manitoba. Photo from Facebook
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Manitoba's third Native casino opened its doors on Monday.

The Sand Hills Casino is located on the Swan Lake First Nation. The 31,000 square-foot facility features 350 slot machines, several table games, a lounge and a restaurant.

The casino is putting 175 people to work. About 60 percent are Native, a spokesperson said.

All 63 First Nations in the province will share in the profits from the facility.

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