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A Day at the Races: Nebraska
Monday, November 1, 2004
The Ohiya Casino in Nebraska. Photo © Santee Sioux Tribe
A DAY AT THE RACES
South Dakota
Heated Senate race targets Native voters.
California
Governor makes issue of tribal gaming. Again.
Oklahoma
Cherokee tribal member eyes open Senate seat.
Alaska
Two strong candidates bank on Native vote.
Washington
Washington tribes battle gaming measure.
Nebraska
Nebraska tribes could finally get Class III gaming.
Montana
Cyanide mining initiative irks tribes.
Colorado
Retiring Ben Nighthorse Campbell prompts battle.
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For years, the Nebraska Legislature has debated legalization of
casino gaming. But lawmakers never put the issue on the ballot until this year,
and now there's two separate gaming proposals before voters on Tuesday.
Nebraska's four federally-recognized tribes aren't actively involved
in either proposition. One allows electronic casino machines at
bars, restaurants and other facilities while the other legalizes
two casinos.
But if either is approved, tribes will be able to offer Class III games
on their reservations. Tribal leaders say they will expand existing
facilities while the Winnebago Tribe says it is interested in one
of the casino licenses.
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South Dakota tribes worried about
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Nebraska governor opposed to
off-reservation casinos (08/27)
Santee Sioux Tribe's hope lies with
Nebraska voters (07/22)
Interior rejects Class III games for
Nebraska tribes (07/20)
Winnebago Tribe's new casino will
finally open (07/08)
Winnebago Tribe delays opening of new
casino (07/02)
Winnebago Tribe to open Class II
facility on reservation (07/01)
Winnebago Tribe raises gambling age at
casino (07/01)
Billionaire calls gaming a 'tax on
ignorance' (05/04)
Nebraska lawmakers send casino bid to
voters (04/15)
Bill to authorize casinos in Nebraska
gains new life (04/08)
Neb. lawmakers may revive gaming
amendment (03/25)
Neb. gaming proposal fails to emerge
from filibuster (03/09)
Supporters of gaming in Neb. think
positive (03/05)
Sponsor of Neb. gaming bill unsure of
support (02/23)
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