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Washington Tribal Casino Plans Dealt Blow

WASHINGTON – As reported by the Seattle Times: "Long-awaited plans for the Snoqualmie Tribe to build a casino off Interstate 90 were dealt a setback last week when its Arizona-based investors filed for bankruptcy, tribe officials said yesterday.

"If the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approves the filing, the tribe could find itself without a management company to build and operate the casino, said Matt Mattson, tribal administrator.

"…The case involves a dispute between two businessmen, Jim Miller and Jerry Moyes, who were once partners but who are battling in court over which one legally owns the two companies investing in the casino, MGU and MGU Development. The state court in Arizona will review whether Thursday's bankruptcy filing will affect the ownership case April 22.

"…The tribe has been planning to build a 147,000-square-foot casino near North Bend for five years…"

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