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Odds slim on stopping Michigan casino

LANSING, Michigan -- As reported by the Grand Rapids Press: "Legislative opponents of a Wayland Township casino may be ready to fold their cards after last week's federal appeals court ruling in favor of the Gun Lake tribe.

"Republicans who control the state Senate will meet this week to discuss whether to continue their block on a gaming compact between the state and the tribe.

"...The future of the Wayland Township casino seemed assured last week after a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that upheld the U.S. Department of Interior's right to take land into trust for the tribe. The land is to become the home for a large casino employing up to 1,800 workers.

"Although opponents have vowed further appeals, the ruling shifted the debate to Lansing and a gaming compact negotiated by Gov. Jennifer Granholm and approved by the Democratic-led House last summer.

"...The state benefits because the compact calls for the tribe to pay 8 percent of the take from electronic games such as slot machines to the state for its first $150 million in gross revenue..."

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