Washington tribes have donated nearly $600,000 to defeat an initiative that would allow slot machines at non-Indian card clubs.

The Campaign for Tribal Self Reliance made a $500,000 contribution to the anti-Initiative 892 effort. The donation alone is more than the $464,000 raised by I-892 supporters.

Ron Allen, chairman of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, told The Seattle Times that passage of I-892 "would be a huge setback for us."

I-892 is sponsored by Tim Eyman, a professional initiative sponsor who has accepted money from gaming interests outside the state.

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