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Catawbas Continue Push for Video Poker

CATAWBA INDIAN RESERVATION, South Dakota – As reported by the (South Dakota) Herald: "Catawba Indian Nation leaders say growing opposition will not stop their pursuit of a high-stakes bingo operation in Santee.

"The state already gambles with its Education Lottery, which has siphoned revenues from the Catawba's bingo operation, said Jay Bender, attorney for the Catawbas.

"…State Sen. Wes Hayes, R-Rock Hill, and others will speak against proposed video poker at the reservation when they conduct a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, Hayes said. They also will speak against the bingo hall proposed for Santee and will pledge support for local law enforcement, who have said they will enforce the law prohibiting video poker.

"…Recently, the Catawbas announced plans to open a video poker operation on the reservation this month. In August, the Catawbas announced plans to open high-stakes, Class II bingo in Orange-burg County…"

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