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NY tribe protests VLT proposal

NEW YORK -- As reported by the New York Newsday: "Just weeks before Gov. Eliot Spitzer names the group he wants to take over operations of New York's three major racetracks, the Shinnecock Tribal Council has complained that the Mohegan Tribe -- based in Connecticut -- is being considered to run proposed video lottery terminals at Belmont Park and Aqueduct.

"That, the Council says, would unfairly allow an out-of-state tribe to run a gambling operation on Long Island while the Shinnecocks continue their legal struggle for approval to run a casino on the East End.

"...Trustee Frederick Bess said the potential market for casino gaming is limited on Long Island.

"...The tribe has not filed a formal proposal with the state to operate gaming at the tracks, declined to discuss whether it has any financial backing to do so and has no experience in gaming operations.

"In New York State, casinos can only be on Indian lands. But video lottery terminals -- which can look like slot machines but are run by computer chips -- can be installed anywhere with state approval..."

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