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July 12, 2006

Mississippi Choctaw chief touts off-reservation casino

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An off-reservation casino will help the entire state of Mississippi, Choctaw Chief Phillip Martin says.

Martin says a casino on the Gulf Coast in Jackson County will revitalize the economy and create jobs. The area was affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The tribe operates a printing plant in Ocean Springs. Its business reportedly suffered after the hurricane.

In hopes of generating more revenue, the tribe hopes to open a casino next to the printing plant. The tribe has submitted an application to use 100 acres near Interstate 10 for gaming purposes.

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