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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2002

Voters of the Seneca Nation on Monday narrowly approved a casino compact with the state of New York.

Less than half of the tribe's 4,500 eligible voters turned out for the special election. The tally was 1,077-976.

The compact allows the tribe to open three casinos, including two off-reservation. The 14-year agreement was negotiated with Gov. George Pataki (R).

The Bureau of Indian Affairs would have to approve the compact and take any land into trust as necessary.

Get the Story:
Seneca Indian Nation approves casino compact with state (AP 5/14)
Slim margin favors gaming off reservation (The Buffalo News 5/15)
Casinos still face many snags (The Buffalo News 5/15)
Senecas approve gaming compact (The Albany Times-Union 5/15)
Senecas Vote to Approve Plans for 2 Casinos (The New York Times 5/15)
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