Attorney Gen. Troy King is fighting the expansion of Indian gambling in Alabama. Unfortunately the Poarch Band of Creek Indians adds on mutual wagering to its existing gambling operation.
The tribe wants to makes changes in its bingo operation. This operation has a steady flow over the years.
The Decision on the Poarch Band request still has to be decided upon by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The request was submitted in March of 2006 and just last week, King responded with a letter of opposition on his behalf.
Gaming, betting and other operations are still under negotiations between the state and the tribe. Before American Indian Gaming can enter into the state, the proposed project needs to conform to contract first.
However, Gov. Bob Riley has refused to negotiate with Poarch Creeks on any gambling expansion. The Creeks considerably asked the Department of the Interior to approve their plans.
If the guideline for the Gaming Industry would be followed, Poarch Creeks approval will be unlikely to be given by the Interior officials.
King strongly objects to allow any other kinds of wagering to expand American Indian lands. It maybe a horse and dog race, he opposes to that. And he subject to the same restrictions that apply to casino elsewhere.
Wednesday, 16. 2006
Edward O'Connor