What's happened: An overview
To date, nothing has been decided regarding the proposed Cowlitz casino in Clark County.
If you haven't followed the issue, here's some helpful background.
The tribe's proposal
The Cowlitz Tribe has proposed taking nearly 152 acres of rural Clark County land into trust for the purpose of developing a large-scale casino-resort. What follows is the Bureau of Indian Affairs' description of the project... more>>
| To date, nothing has been decided regarding the proposed Cowlitz casino in Clark County. |
Full timeline
A timeline showing the evolution of the Cowlitz Tribe's casino project. more>>
Tribal rights
A tribe may lawfully host casino-style gaming on Indian lands if it meets certain conditions, according to federal law. more>>
Indian casinos in Washington
Washington has 29 federally recognized tribes, and of these, 27 have Class III casino-style gaming compacts. Currently 20 tribes operate 24 casinos in Washington state. more>>
Formal agreements made by the tribe
The tribe has entered into agreements with a few Clark County organizations and with the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. more>>
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