Column: Catch up on 15 years of Indian gaming news

Monday, May 9, 2005

"For those who'd like a brief history without having to read any stories, I've selected some headlines that best summarize the events of the past 15 years.

Which Indian tribe will run the casinos?
Indians stake future on roll of the dice but the Oneidas may fall short.

The Oneidas dumped for Mohawks, leaving Mohawks puzzled. Even so, Mohawks given contract. But when Mohawk chief sent to jail the Casino deal stalls!

But wait! Wisconsin Mohicans work on casino deal even as St. Regis Mohawk Tribe goes by different name. But Monticello wants Cayugas. The Cayugas visit Raceway while the Oneidas close in on deal.

Inexplicably, The Modoc have long history in Old West while the Unkechaugs may face state wrath.

Meanwhile, Senecas join race for casino as Pataki announces Cayuga deal. But the Cayuga deal folds.

So that's who'll be running the casinos."

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Column: Our rich history of casinos as told in headlines only (The Middletown Times Herald-Record 5/9)
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