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“It's always been the policy to pit Indians against Indians”

PALM SPRINGS -- The 13th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference opened today with a somber tone. via Desert Sun

“It'll be like going from DOS to Microsoft Word.”

PALM SPRINGS- Virtual blackjack tables. Bar-top gambling cabinets with widescreen and multiple, Cinavision games. via Desert Sun

The voters have spoken and shown they know what is important and that they can't be fooled by slick campaigns meant to deceive. via Desert Sun

If there's one thing California voters pride themselves on, it's their ability to make their own laws via ballot initiatives. via The Union

“Casino expansions bring more traffic, more gambling addiction, more troubles in general, and since the tribes are sovereign nations there is little recourse once a casino has been established”

Now that voters have approved a huge expansion of Indian gambling for four tribes, California may soon be home to the biggest casinos in the United States - and whether that is good for the state budget and the ... via San Francisco Chronicle

“I don't think it hurts if the compacts are passed by the voters this evening.”

By: EDWARD SIFUENTES - Staff Writer Governor may seek more agreements from tribes; some tribes say they can't afford fees PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION -- California's tribal gambling industry stands to reach ... via North County Times

“These are the most wealthy tribes in the nation, and they want more and are willing to go to any length to get what they want.”

While proponents and opponents of propositions 94 through 97 wage the most expensive ad campaign over ballot measures in California history, the issue is drawing differing views from local tribes. via Times-Standard

The Indian gambling initiatives on Tuesday's ballot are all about an old, familiar story. via San Jose Mercury News

It probably seems odd to have the rest of California voting on the Big 4 Gambling Deals that really impact Coachella Valley more than any place else. via Desert Sun

“My understanding is that those holdings are in a blind trust”

See the main story: Ground Game As the gaming tribes the Pala Band of Mission Indians and the United Auburn Indian Community, is tagged, "It's amazing what millions in political contributions can get you." But ... via City Beat

Gambling itself is a controversial issue, but despite objections it is already going on in our backyards. via Redlands Daily Facts

“These compacts will bring in hundreds of millions of dollars per year to the state in funds for education, health care and public safety.”

Voters on Super Tuesday will cast their ballots for or against the expansion of gaming operations at the Pechanga, Morongo, Agua Caliente and Sycuan casinos. via Redlands Daily Facts

“Less than half of one percent of California's annual revenues for the foreseeable future.”

By now, you've probably seen the ads many times -- Indian tribes urging you to support a deal that promises billions of dollars to the state. via ABC7News

“Loophole language lets tribes manipulate revenue and underpay state.”

California may be home to some of the biggest casinos in the world if four propositions pass allowing 17,000 additional slot machines into the state. via Paradise Post

Who's who in the battle over the propositions Published 12:00 am PST Sunday, January 27, 2008 Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A3 The four referendums on casino expansions for four Southern California ... via Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Four statewide propositions on the Feb. 5 ballot would allow four Southern California Indian tribes to increase the number of slot machines at their casinos on reservation land. via LA Daily News

The millions of dollars' worth of television ads for and against Propositions 94 through 97 are a voter's nightmare. via San Jose Mercury News