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May 16, 2005

Colorado River Indian Tribes weigh new casinos

The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) are considering two sites for possible casinos.

One site is a few miles off the reservation in Blythe, California. The tribes have reached a deal with the town to build a 50,000-square-foot casino on 75 acres. Local and business leaders support the idea but the tribe would still have to negotiate a compact with the state of California and get approval to take the land into trust.

Another site is a few miles north of Blythe on the California side of the reservation, which spans Arizona and California. The tribe would need a compact to conduct Class III gaming.

The tribe currently operates a casino in Parker, Arizona.

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