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Study shows Casino would cost area millions - 2003-03-14
Holland and surrounding towns stand to lose millions of dollars if a local Indian tribe constructs a casino in Allegan County, according to a study commissioned by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.

The study released Thursday by chamber officials states Allegan County will benefit economically from a Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indian gambling venture, but West Michigan collectively will experience a net loss of 3,100 jobs and $304.2 million in the next 10 years through a shift in consumer expenses.
Read the full story at HollandSentinel.com

Ore. declines tribes’ stadium-casino agreement - 2003-03-14
Gov. Ted Kulongoski declined a baseball stadium-for-casino proposition from the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde.

Spokeswoman Mary Ellen Glynn stated Wednesday that Kulongoski was not prepared to make a decision on off-reservation gambling, so he was in no position to accept the offer.

"He wants to separate out the issue of off-reservation gambling and baseball," she shared.
Read the full story at DJC.com