Indian Gaming > Neb. gaming proposal fails to emerge from filibuster

March 09, 2004

Neb. gaming proposal fails to emerge from filibuster

Supporters of an amendment to allow gaming in Nebraska failed by one vote to break a filibuster.

Sen. DiAnna Schimek, a Democrat, needed 33 votes. She said the proposal is essentially dead this session.

Nebraska has four federally-recognized tribes but none are allowed to offer Class III gaming. The state has refused to negotiate a compact and is under court pressure to come to an agreement with the Santee Sioux Tribe.

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