Group opposes casino expansion

DEHESA, California As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune: “A community group is circulating a petition opposing legislative approval of the Sycuan Indian band’s amended gambling compact, which would allow the East County tribe to open a second casino with up to 3,000 slots.Save

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Fri, November 24th, 2006

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