Michigan casino conflict to resolve soon

11 Mar 2008

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan -- As reported by the Michigan News Dispatch: "Negotiations between the state and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians to resolve problems blocking the distribution of casino revenue to local governments should wrap up in 60 to 90 days, a tribal official said.

"The tribe, saying it was concerned over actions taken in forming the Local Revenue Sharing Board and its bylaws, withheld in escrow the first payment from electronic gambling earnings at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo Township. The payment was due in December.

"Under a 1998 compact with the state, 2 percent of the earnings are to be paid by the tribe for LRSB distribution to local governments, schools and others directly affected by the casino.

"According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, that share of revenue is $977,266 for September and October, the casino's first two months of operation. The compact also requires an 8 percent payment to the state, or more than $3.9 million for the same period, based on slot machine revenues of nearly $49 million.

"Tribal Chairman John Miller said talks with the governor's office are progressing and that resolution of the LRSB issues could alter the three-member panel..."

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	Michigan casino conflict to resolve soon 11 Mar 2008 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> ST. JOSEPH, Michigan -- As reported by the Michigan News Dispatch: "Negotiations between the state and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians to resolve problems blocking the distribution of casino revenue to local governments should wrap up in 60 to 90 days, a tribal official said. "The tribe, saying it was concerned over actions taken in forming the Local Revenue Sharing Board and its bylaws, withheld in escrow the first payment from electronic gambling earnings at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo Township. The payment was due in December. "Under a 1998 compact with the state, 2 percent of the earnings are to be paid by the tribe for LRSB distribution to local governments, schools and others directly affected by the casino. "According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, that share of revenue is $977,266 for September and October, the casino's first two months of operation. The compact also requires an 8 percent payment to the state, or more than $3.9 million for the same period, based on slot machine revenues of nearly $49 million. "Tribal Chairman John Miller said talks with the governor's office are progressing and that resolution of the LRSB issues could alter the three-member panel..."

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