Plans change for New York tribes in off-reservation casino quest

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Plans change for New York tribes in off-reservation casino quest
Monday, July 12, 2010

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The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe isn't the only one whose plans for an off-reservation casino in the Catskills have changed.

The Mohawks cut ties Empire Resorts after failing to reach an agreement for a land purchase. The tribe said it will look for other partners and other casino sites.

Meanwhile, the Seneca Nation has a new partner for its casino. The tribe was working with Rotate Black Inc. of Michigan but the company sold its Catskills subsidiary to Catskills Gaming and Development.

State law authorizes up to three casinos in the Catskills, about 90 minutes north of New York City.

Get the Story:
Senecas get new partner in venture (The Buffalo News 7/11)
Tribe again drops Monticello casino plan (The Watertown Daily Times 7/10)
Mohawks, Empire Break Off Casino Talks (GlobeSt.Com 7/9)

Relevant Documents:
Secretary Salazar Memo on Gaming Land Applications | Press Release: Interior Details Path Forward on Indian Gaming Policy

Off-Reservation Gaming Policy:
Guidance on taking off-reservation land into trust for gaming purposes (January 3, 2008)