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Michigan casino foes use final options22 May 2008MICHIGAN -- As reported by the Allegan County News: "With Michigan Gambling Opposition's latest appeal turned down 2-1 in the U.S. Court of Appeals in April, there still appear to be several obstacles to the Gun Lake tribe's plans for a casino in Wayland Township. "A compact will the state still awaits a vote in the state senate, and MichGO is pursuing further court action. "The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, now commonly referred to as the Gun Lake tribe, has plans to build a casino and hotel on 147 acres of land in Wayland Township placed into trust for the tribe by the federal government in 2007. "Proponents of the plan tout the tribe's claims that the casino not only will provide economic development revenue for the tribe but also provide 1,800 jobs in an economically depressed area and create more jobs during construction. "MichGO has effectively delayed the project's construction by challenging the constitutionality of the government's decision to place the land in trust. "Utilizing their next option, the Grand Rapids-based anti-gambling organization has petitioned the D.C. Circuit Court for re-hearing en banc. "...The State of Michigan is required by the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to attempt to negotiate in good faith with the tribal council for a Class III gaming compact. It regulates Class III gaming, which includes traditional gambling such as blackjack and poker tables. "Gov. Jennifer Granholm has said she will sign a joint resolution of the state legislature; the state house has already passed a resolution..." |