Jurisdiction confuses tribal gaming courts and investors
Tribal judges at a national meeting warned that unclear jurisdiction over casino related crimes and civil matters on reservations chills investment. Judge Elbridge Coochise said many tribes have ceded authority to states, leaving tribal courts uncertain who handles gaming cases. Delegates urged creating administrative hearing officers to manage casino disputes.
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Elbridge Coochise
Arizona
Washington State
Coochise
National American Indian Court Judges Association
Doubletree Gateway Hotel
Phoenix
Federal Indian Gaming Commission
Feds
Nebraska
Ramona Wells
Fort McDowell casinos plan new building and expansion
The Fort McDowell tribe outlines a temporary casino with bingo and 300 slot machines on the border near Chandler followed by a larger permanent complex with 500 slots, bingo and card games near Firebird Lake opening in 1995. Expansion raises staff to about 1,300 and adds new games and a hotel planned on Shea Boulevard.
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Gila River
Mazatzal
Payson
State Gaming Agency
Fort McDowell
Tammy Miller
Miller
Shea Boulevard
Beeline Highway
Thieves Favor Cabriolets and Mustangs, Study Finds
The Highway Loss Data Institute reports 1993 theft rates show Volkswagen Cabriolets and Ford Mustang convertibles are far more likely to be stolen than average, while Chevy Cavalier and Ford Taurus station wagons are stolen less often. Average payout on stolen cars is $3,999. Mercedes SL convertibles average over $35,000, Buick Skylark $720. Detroit leads among large metros with 21.5 thefts per 1,000 insured. San Diego 11.5, Portland 11.2.
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Detroit
America
Highway Loss Data Institute
San Diego
Portland
Ore
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White Mountain
FBI
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Southern Ave
Mesa
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N. Country Club
SUN
Main & University
Orel Bial Tava Eiles
Mesa Sales
Spring Fever
E. Main
Burlington
Trevira
Fxtenolo
Lane
Kerby's Furniture
E. Broadway
E. Apache Tr
S. Shrine
DR. Freestone
Habla Espanol
Freestone Mesa
E. University
Dimension Cable
Imension
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Made Tone Hear Cable Television, Inc
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