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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2001

The Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska is planning a voter petition drive to legalize Class III gaming on the state's reservations, chairman Roger Trudell said.

The effort will begin early next year, said Trudell. He hopes other tribes will participate.

In addition to the tribe, two non-Indian groups are seeking to bring slot machines to the state. If any drive is successful, the issue would go on the 2002 ballot.

Approval of the non-Indian initiative could open up gambling on reservations.

Get the Story:
Santee Sioux plan petition drive (The Lincoln Journal Star 12/20)

From Native America Calling:
Gambling on Good Faith (October 4, 1999)

Relevant Links:
The Santee Sioux Tribe - http://www.santeedakota.org

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