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Wisconsin Tribal Casino to Shut Down Table Games

BARABOO, Wisconsin – As reported by the Wisconsin Channel 3000: "Still want to try poker, roulette, or craps at the Ho-Chunk Casino? If so, you'll have to hurry.

"…In a public notice sent to News 3, the tribe said it would comply with the state Supreme Court's ruling and shut down the expanded table games. The May 4 ruling said the governor doesn't have the power to negotiate permanent gambling compacts that add Las Vegas-style games.

"…In fact, many of the casino's current employees could end up losing big.

"…The Baraboo Candy Company sits across the street from Ho-Chunk. Storeowner Mike Ford said about 30 percent of his business is tied to the casino.

"…It's not yet clear whether the Ho-Chunk's move will cause other tribes to cancel poker and craps, too. It's also unknown whether Ho-Chunk is preparing to withhold its payment to the state…"

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