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Apache Tribe puts 100 people out of work with casino closures
Thursday, August 1, 2013
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The
Apache Tribe
of Oklahoma has closed a second gaming facility, leaving 100 people without jobs.
The Golden Eagle Casino, with 40 employees, was shut down on Wednesday. The
Silver Buffalo Casino
, with 60 employees, closed last Friday.
The closures come amid a leadership dispute within the tribe. Donnie Cabaniss says he is chairman but rivals say Phillip "Bodie" Wetselline is in charge.
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