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Wisconsin casino considered

WISCONSIN – As reported by the Monroe Times: "Three years from now, people in southwest Wisconsin may be able to gamble at a state-of-the-art casino and stay at a destination resort in Shullsburg. Maybe.

"Lac de Flambeau Tribal Council Committee members, Lafayette County Board members, members of the Shullsburg City Council, members of the design team and many residents gathered last night for an update on the casino/hotel.

"The Class III gaming complex was introduced six years ago while Tommy Thompson was governor. The project was forced to the back burner when Scott McCallum took office and opposed off-reservation tribal projects.

"Talks resumed when Gov. Jim Doyle was sworn in, but there was no direct negotiation for the Shullsburg project, only general discussions between Doyle and all tribes in Wisconsin.

"…Tribal member Vicki Doud said the project is 630,000 square feet, with 390 hotel rooms, two pools, a spa area, fitness center, video arcade and gift shop. Of the 630,000 square feet, 92,000 will be gaming space and convention center space.

"…While legality of the complex is no longer in question and plans have been created, the project is still at least three years away from being a reality…"

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