Tribe sues state over gambling compact

SOUTH DAKOTA — As reported by the Associated Press: “The Flandreau Sioux Tribe has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Governor Mike Rounds and other state officials have unfairly prevented the tribe from adding more slot machines at its casino in Flandreau.

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Tue, March 20th, 2007

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