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South Dakota Tribal Casino Under Investigation

SOUTH DAKOTA – As reported by the Bismark Tribune: "The National Indian Gaming Commission is conducting an 'inquiry' into possible misuse of casino revenue by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

"The NIGC is a federal agency that governs gambling operations conducted by the nation's 562 federally recognized American Indian tribes.

"…The tribe operates the Prairie Knights Casino north of Fort Yates and Grand River Casino in Mobridge, S.D.

"Earlier this month, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council passed a resolution barring its eight tribal districts from using any casino revenue for 'per capita payments' -- payments to individual tribal members -- while it explores the possibility of getting permission from the Interior Department to make such payments…"

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