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Little Traverse Bay Bands see positive reception to casino plan

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Michigan tried for a second casino in 2003 but opposition killed the plan before it got off the ground.

This time around, the tribe is making a much more favorable impression in Mackinaw City. Local leaders, business owners and residents spoke in favor of a $26 million casino in their village.

There was still some opposition though. Religious leaders and a handful of tribal members said the second casino was a bad idea.

The tribal-state Class III gaming compact authorizes two casinos but local approval is needed. Mackinaw City is about 39 miles from the tribe's Odawa Casino Resort.

Get the Story:
Mackinaw City council listens to opinions on proposed casino (The Cheboygan Tribune 4/24)
Odawa casino plan below Mackinaw Bridge gets mixed public reaction (The Petoskey News-Review 4/24)
Tribe puts all their chips on the table with Mackinaw City casino plan (Up North Live 4/23)