Oregon Casino Debate Heats Up

OREGON As reported by the Hood River News: “The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs contend that opponents of a Gorge casino are using ‘deception and gridlock’ to achieve their objective.

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Mon, August 14th, 2006

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  • Lotteries were brought to America in the 1800s by the thousands of Chinese immigrants who worked in the mines and on the railroads.
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  • If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas, be sure to take advantage of the free sights and attractions. They include - Fremont Street Experience, the Fountains of Bellagio, the Sirens of TI, Volcano at the Mirage, tiger display at the entrance of the Mirage, tour of Ethel M's Chocolate Factory, Bellagio Botanical Gardens, Masquerade Show in the Sky at the Rio, Hand of Faith at the Golden Nugget, landmark replicas at the Paris and the Venetian properties and more.