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TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2002

A Democratic candidate for governor of Texas is being accused by a rival of benefiting from the gaming industry.

Tony Sanchez supports Indian gaming on reservations. A spokesman for Incumbent Gov. Rick Perry charges his position is based on financial ties to the Kickapoo Tribe.

According to The Dallas Morning News, a bank owned by the Sanchez family loaned "millions of dollars" to the tribe for its casino operation. A Sanchez spokesman notes the candidate is not on the bank's board and isn't involved in the loan.

Get the Story:
Sanchez bank made loan to casino project (The Dallas Morning News 5/7)

Relevant Links:
Speaking Rock Casino - http://www.speakingrockcasino.com/index.html
Office of Attorney General, Texas - http://www.oag.state.tx.us

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