Two Indian Bands Near Deal to Build Casino
From Times Wire Reports
The Manzanita Indian band and the Viejas band are developing an agreement that would establish an off-reservation casino in the border town of Calexico.
Under the tentative agreement, Viejas would provide funds to help the Manzanita band purchase land in Calexico, build the facility and cover start-up operational costs.
Manzanita would operate the casino, with 20 to 30 card tables and up to 2,000 slot machines. A golf course, hotel and RV park could follow, said Manzanita spokesman John Elliott.
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