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Opposition mounts to Gila River casino expansion

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona is facing opposition to its plan to expand and relocate a casino.

The tribe plans to move the Lone Butte Casino closer to Chandler. The new facility will be double the size.

The proposal has alarmed residents of Chandler. They are forming an opposition group to raiser concerns about traffic and crime.

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