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County Tries to Block Ione Casino

CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Tracy Press: "Amador County is trying to block a new casino from being built in Ione that could result in a lot more traffic in San Joaquin County.

"Construction of the 400,000-square foot entertainment complex could include a 56,000- square foot gaming floor and a dining room, ballroom and retail outlets, among other amenities.

"Officials are afraid that a casino of the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians could bring weekend stop-and-go gridlock from Highway 12 to Liberty Road to Jackson Valley Road.

"…Amador County has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming the tribal land is not a reservation but instead privately owned. In order for gaming to be permitted, the land must be considered a reservation by the federal government, [Patrick Blacklock, Amador County's administrator] said…"

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