Experts optimistic about Iowa casino
Gaming authorities in Iowa are optimistic the government will finally grant a gaming license to a native tribe.
US.- The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska could soon obtain a gaming license to install a new casino in the region of Carter Lake in Iowa. Although authorities are still negotiating the approval of the project, State’s experts have alleged supported the idea of a gaming expansion leaded by the local Native Tribe’s casino operations.
“We see this as a win for the community of Carter Lake, Pottawattamie County, Council Bluffs and our people,” Wright told the Carter Lake City Council this week. Authorities have recently approved the tribe’s attempt to operate a gaming venue in the region, as confirmed by an official statement released by the National Indian Gaming Commission.
The casino idea was rejected ten years ago, but now it’s near to become a reality. Back then, the Attorneys General for Nebraska and Iowa, along with police and local governments had opposed the proposal of casino development near the Carter Lake. Authorities alleged that they were concerned that the casino could boost crime rate in Omaha.
Operators will invest around US$25-$30 million to build the casino. Ponca Tribal Chairman Larry Wright Jr. celebrated the latest decision because building the casino would give the tribe significant new resources to help its members.
