The National Indian Gaming Commission won't say whether it is investigating the Yakama Nation of Washington.
But a spokesperson for the Yakama Legends Casino said the NIGC visited the reservation after the tribe distributed $2,000 in gaming profits to its members last December. The tribe lacks a federally-approved revenue allocation plan, the spokesperson said.
Amid the dispute, the general manager for the casino resigned. Michael Hoptowit had been in a dispute with the tribe's gaming commission, the spokesperson said.
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Casino GM resigns amid dispute over payouts
(The Yakima Herald-Republic 4/3)
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NIGC visited Yakama Nation after casino payout
Friday, April 3, 2009
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