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Calif. tribe denies land will be used for casino


The Pinoleville Band of Pomo Indians of California says land the tribe is buying will not be used for a casino.

The tribe's deal for 105 acres near Ukiah sparked rumors of a casino. Chairwoman Leona Williams says the land was a former tribal village.

"The tribe has never planned or considered putting a casino on this land," Williams said in a statement quoted by the local press, which reported rumors of the casino.

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Ukiah tribe says it didn't buy land for casino (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat 4/15)
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