A California county that is trying to block a proposed tribal casino is arguing that rancherias are not reservations under the Indian Gaming and Regulations Act.
Amador County is challenging the approval of a gaming compact between the state and the Buena Vista Band of Me-Wuk Indians. The tribe is planning to open a casino on its rancheria. The National Indian Gaming Commission has issued a letter stating that the rancheria meets the definition of "Indian lands" under IGRA. The county says the Buena Vista lands don't qualify for gaming. Get the Story: