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Resolutions Passed on Ho-Chunk DeJope Expansion

MADISON, Wisconsin – As reported by the Badger Herald: "The Dane County Board of Supervisors passed two resolutions last night concerning the expansion of Ho-Chunk Nation's DeJope Facility in Madison.

"One resolution authorizes a referendum as part of the Feb. 17 ballot in order to allow voters to decide if they want a gaming facility in Madison, and the other resolution calls for the Board of Supervisors to approve the agreement between Dane County and the Ho-Chunk Nation concerning the addition of casino gaming to DeJope.

"…The revised referendum will appear on the February ballot as `Should the Ho-Chunk Nation's DeJope Facility in the City of Madison, Dane County, be allowed to offer casino-style gambling if a portion of the revenues are paid to the City of Madison and Dane County?'

"If the referendum passes, DeJope bingo hall will be allowed to establish casino-style gaming such as blackjack, slots, craps, roulette, poker and pari-mutuel betting. The City of Madison and Dane County will each receive an annual payment from the Ho-Chunk Nation that would amount to more than $45 million each over the next 13 years…"

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