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Schwarzenegger Makes Agreements with Five Tribes

SAN FRANCISCO, California – As reported by Reuters: "California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has reached agreements with five Indian tribes allowing them to operate casinos, including one near San Francisco, in exchange for a state share of gambling revenue, officials said on Thursday.

"One of the deals will permit a huge casino in an East Bay suburb 18 miles east of San Francisco, which would bring Las Vegas-style gambling for the first time to an urban area of California.

"The casino in San Pablo, California, could have up to 5,000 slot machines, which would make it the third-largest casino in the United States. Its payout to the state would make up the bulk of an estimated $200 million annually that would flow to California's treasury as a result of the five agreements, state officials said during a briefing by telephone.

"…The five tribes have already signed the compacts and the governor is expected to sign them on Monday, officials said.

"…The new compacts are with the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians of Santa Rosa, the Ewiiaapaayp of San Diego County, the Buena Vista of Amador County, the Coyote Valley tribe of Mendocino County, and the Fort Mojave tribe of San Bernardino County.

"Assuming it puts 4,000 slot machines at its planned casino near San Francisco, the Lytton Band would provide the state with $152 million annually. With 5,000 slots, the tribe would contribute an estimated $175 million annually, officials said…"

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