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THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld the legality of casino games offered by the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska.

A unanimous decision said the games fall in the Class II category and are thus legal in Nebraska without a gaming compact. The ruling relieves the tribe of fines from the National Indian Gaming Commission but also a contempt citation of the tribal council.

The tribe operates a tiny casino on its reservation.

Get the Decision:
U.S. v. Santee Sioux Tribe (March 20, 2003)

Relevant Links:
The Santee Sioux Tribe - http://www.santeedakota.org
National Indian Gaming Commission - http://www.nigc.gov

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