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Mississippi casino vote clears hurdle

PASCAGOULA, Mississippi – As reported by the Mississippi Press: "The Jackson County Board of Supervisors honored its pledge Monday, unanimously voting to hold a non-binding referendum this year on a proposed Choctaw casino in the county.

"The referendum will be held Nov. 6, and will specifically ask residents if they are for or against gaming on land owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaws near the Mississippi 57 and Interstate 10 interchange.

"Supervisor Frank Leach said Monday that he is happy to provide a way for Jackson County voters to express their feelings about the proposed casino, but is not happy with the way the authorization for the vote came about.

"…The Mississippi Band of Choctaws want to build a $375 million casino on land it owns in the county. The 100 acres is located north of the Sunplex Industrial Park and the Ocean Springs city limits and south of Ocean Springs Road…"

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