The mayor of Ocean Springs supports the off-reservation casino sought by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Mayor Connie Moran said the casino would stimulate the economy in the city and Jackson County. She expects the tribe to pay for infrastructure since it doesn't have to pay taxes on its gaming revenues.
The tribe owns 100 acres off a major interstate in Ocean Springs. The site is more than 200 miles from the reservation.
The tribe operates a printing press on 40 acres that is already held in trust for non-gaming purposes. The tribe filed an application to convert the site for a casino.
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