Eastern Cherokees set vote on alcohol at casino

Friday, August 8, 2008  

Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will get to vote on alcohol sales at the tribe's casino.

Alcohol sales at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino could increase revenue. But some say liquor will lead to addiction and other social ills.

Tribal members previously rejected liquor sales in 1999 and the issue has been highly controversial.

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Tribe members get referendum on sale of alcohol at casino (The Asheville Citizen-Times 8/8)