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Minnesota AG: Casino Proposal Unconstitutional

MINNESOTA – As reported by the Minnesota Star-Tribune: "Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposal to have three northern Indian bands operate a metro casino jointly with the state would likely be found unconstitutional and should go to voters first, according to an opinion released this morning by Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch.

"The earliest that a constitutional amendment could go on the ballot is 2006 _ a major delay that also would rob Pawlenty of the gambling funds he is counting on to make his budget proposal balance.

"The opinion addresses three elements of the proposal: whether the state can operate a lottery in conjunction with the Red Lake, Leech Lake and White Earth tribes; whether it can offer new games such as keno, craps and roulette; and whether it can split the profits among the tribes and the state's general fund.

"Each of those elements probably would be found unconstitutional, the opinion states…"

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