Indian Gaming > Poarch Creek chairman pushes for Class III compact

July 07, 2004

Poarch Creek chairman pushes for Class III compact

The chairman of the Poarch Creek Band of Alabama says a Class III compact will help the tribe become more self-sufficient.

The tribe has begun construction on a $300 million casino in Wetumpka. Chairman Eddie Tullis is hoping to negotiate a compact with the state, an idea Gov. Bob Riley (R) opposes.

“The U.S. Constitution says we should be able to enjoy the benefits of gambling. They’re denying us our rights to participate in Class III gambling," Tullis told The Montgomery Advertiser.

Tullis said the first phase of the casino should be finished in six months.

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