Alabama tribe submits gaming compact offer
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, an Alabama tribe, wants to agree on a gaming compact and offered US$225 million for the exclusivity over casino games.
US.- The Poarch Band of Creek Indians continues to look for exclusivity rights for casino gambling. That’s why the Alabama tribe has offered US$225 million to land the gaming deal.
They are the only federally recognised tribe in Alabama and say they might boost state revenue by US$1 billion.
“We’ve been discussing gaming in this state for over a decade. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians have developed a very lucrative plan that could generate over a billion dollars just in the first year alone,” Poarch Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie Bryan said.
“Each year the state faces financial shortfalls,” he told AP. “That’s the whole reason the issue of gaming comes up. This is a way we can help financially with infrastructure, education, health care.”
William Califf, spokesman for Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh voiced his concerns.
“Sen. Marsh is still reviewing the plan, and there are many good things about it; however, he does not believe the people of Alabama will support giving anybody a monopoly over gaming,” he explained.
The tribe
Recently, the tribe has voiced its support for Alabama and its economic development.
They have presence all across the US but say that wouldn’t be possible without its success in the Alabama market. The PBCI remains committed to a long-standing offer to negotiate a compact with Alabama’s Governor.
“For more than forty years, we have suggested options to both the Governor and state legislators,” they said. “Most recently, we have proposed detailed plans that include us working with the state to provide more than a billion dollars in new revenues to Alabama.”
