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Oregon Courts Reject Casino Challenge

OREGON – As reported by the Associated Press: "The state Supreme Court threw out a suit to block a new Indian casino on the Oregon coast on Tuesday, deflating the hopes of anti-casino activists who thought they had discovered a legal flaw in Oregon's tribal gaming rules.

"Casino opponents had argued the governor could not sign a gaming compact with a tribe because the state constitution prohibits casino gambling.

"Tribes are not subject to state law but many have signed agreements with states to open casinos under the 1988 federal Indian Gaming Act. Such agreements, which cover such issues as traffic rules and public safety, are in place in about 25 states.

"The Oregon case targeted one of these agreements, following a strategy that has proved successful in other states and is gaining momentum as a legal tool for opponents of Indian gaming across the country.

"…The Oregon Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the legal action -- a writ of mandamus request -- without comment on Tuesday, court clerk John Koskela said.

",,,The ruling, however, appeared to quash any hope of casino opponents to legally block the 400-slot Three Rivers Casino and convention center in Florence before construction is expected to begin next year…"

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