Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs announces deal for newest casino

Friday, November 2, 2012  

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said construction will finally start in spring 2013 on a new casino.

AMC reached a deal with Hemisphere Gaming, a Minnesota company, to manage the Spirit Sands Casino. The facility will be located on the Swan Lake First Nation and is expected to open in late 2013.

Hemisphere manages the South Beach Casino and Resort on the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation.

Get the Story:
Chiefs sign deal for casino (The Winnipeg Free Press 11/2)
Construction set to start on Spirit Sands Casino (CBC 11/1)
Minnesota firm with 'solid track record' to oversee new Manitoba casino project (CP 11/1)
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs signs contract for casino at Carberry (The Brandon Sun 11/1)

An Opinion:
Editorial: Odds long for 63 betting on casino (The Winnipeg Free Press 11/2)