CTBA Political eBrief Friday, September 3, 2010
"This project is one of the most egregious cases of 'reservation shopping' in the country right now. Reservation shopping is where you have non-Indians, in this case a Las Vegas family-owned company, finance tribes in order to move them far from their existing recognized lands and closer to urban areas to obtain greater profits." - Joe Alberta, Tribal Council Representative for Chukchansi (Sierra Star)
Now Or Never (CA – CTBA Chairwoman Leslie Lohse- Online Gaming Legislation- Pg 47)
Global Gambling Magazine (September 2010) Different tribal leaders have taken difference positions on this legislation; while some have claimed to speak for all of Indian Country on this topic, Indian Country has yet to speak with one voice.
Group pledges Push For Veto Of California Horse Racing Bill (CA – Exchange Wagering)
Los Angeles Times (September 3, 2010) Gambling opponents vowed Thursday to lobby Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to veto a bill to revive the state's slumping horse racing industry and allow betting on horses to lose starting in 2012. The bill, originally proposed by Assembly Speaker John Perez (D-Los Angeles), hopes to lure the nation's top horses by taking a greater share from the bets to increase the purse for winning horse owners.
'Goggles' A Great Name For A Talented Horse (CA – Barona Casino Satellite Wagering Facility)
San Diego Union Tribune (September 2, 2010) John Bucalo was minding his business as manager of the Barona Casino satellite wagering facility in May when he heard the track announcer’s call of Goggles McCoy. Bucalo, a former jockey from a family of riders, was quickly attentive.
Casino Environmental Report Released (CA – North Fork)
Sierra Star (September 2, 2010) The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians' proposed $350 million casino and hotel project on 305 acres at Avenue 17 and Highway 99 is available at northforkeis.com.
American Gaming Association Shifts Position (US – Online Gaming Legislation)
Casino Advisor (September 2, 2010) Last week Senate Majority Leader Democrat Harry Reid suddenly changed his stance on online gambling, stating that he is willing to support online poker only. This did surprise many industry watchers who are closely following the moves of those who would have a say in the final outcome. Now an article published in the eGaming Review suggests a possible reason for the Senator’s shift in position.
Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out (US – Online Gaming Legislation)
Gambling 911 (September 2, 2010) With the very real possibility that Congressman Barney Frank could lose his chairmanship position should the Republicans take over the House come November, online poker federal legislation must pass prior to Election Day or else there will likely be no “start over” time come 2011.