Seneca Nation appeals NIGC notice of violation
The Seneca Nation of New York is appealing a notice of violation issued by the National Indian Gaming Commission. The tribe says the Buffalo Creek Casino in Buffalo will remain open while the appeal is pursued. At issue is whether the gaming site qualifies for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The tribe purchased the Buffalo site in 2005 with funds authorized by an act of Congress. Though IGRA bars gaming on lands acquired after 1988, it allows exceptions -- one exception applies to land acquired through a settlement. In a July 8 ruling, Judge William M. Skretny said the tribe failed to qualify for the land claim exception. He reaffirmed his decision on August 26 and told the NIGC to come into compliance with his ruling. Get the Story:
Seneca Nation files notice of appeal (WIVB 9/4)
Senecas appeal latest federal ruling (Business First of Buffalo 9/4)
Feds may shut down temporary Buffalo casino within five days (The Buffalo News 9/4)
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