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Louisiana tribe plans casino

LOUISIANA – As reported by the Advocate: "An American Indian chief announced Wednesday that her tribe has received federal approval to open Louisiana's fourth Indian casino in southern Grant Parish.

"Earlier this month the U.S. Department of the Interior approved a 63-acre 'initial reservation' for the Jena Band of Choctaws, Chief Christine Norris said.

"That is all the tribe needs to build a 'Class II' casino that will include slot-type machines and poker tables, said Julie Wilkerson of Pineville, the tribe's attorney.

"…Three other tribes operate 'Class III' casinos under compacts with the state on traditional reservations. Those types of casinos offer blackjack, traditional slot machines and other games…"

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