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Federal hearing on proposed Koi Nation casino near Windsor draws scores of detractors

It didn't take long to get to the heart of the debate Wednesday night in a closely watched federal hearing on a large tribal casino proposed near Windsor. The public comments began with Dino Beltran, vice chairman of the Koi Nation. Beltran spoke of the forced displacement and resource deprivation that drove his people from their ancestral home in…

Politics ・ 29 September 2023

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Ulrich resigns amid illegal gambling investigation

Eric Ulrich, the commissioner of the Department of Buildings who earlier this week was served a warrant in relation to an alleged illegal gambling investigation, resigned from his post on Thursday. Ulrich, who previously represented parts of the Rockaway peninsula and South Queens in the City Council, is believed to have voluntarily stepped down…

Law ・ 04 November 2022

New York Post

Hochul accused of rigging NY casino license plan in favor of politically-connected slot parlors

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul could be giving two politically-connected slot parlors - including one whose lobbyists donated to her campaign - a leg up over competitors to win awards for full casino licenses downstate, sources told The Post. Critics charge the process was rigged in favor of the Aqueduct and Yonkers race tracks through language…

Politics ・ 17 October 2022

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High Stakes and Big Stars: Top 5 Gambling Movies

There is something about gambling that moviemakers can't resist. The drama, the anticipation, and ambiguous characters are an ideal setting for all sorts of genres. Family comedies, thrillers, and heist movies all equally love to take advantage of the glimmering world of gambling. Another reason why Hollywood loves stacks of chips and the sounds of…

Movies ・ 17 April 2022

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CBC

Police investigation probes landlord's taxes, casino activities

Part Three of CBC Edmonton's new series - Behind the blue line: Investigating Abdullah Shah - examines the Edmonton Police Service and the Canada Revenue Agency's joint investigation into alleged money laundering and tax evasion. For more than three years, Edmonton police Det. Dan Behiels investigated notorious Edmonton landlord Abdullah Shah and…

Finance ・ 14 October 2021

Marin Independent Journal

North Bay tribe proposes $600M casino project

The Koi Nation, a federally recognized tribe based in Sonoma County, has unveiled plans to turn a 68-acre vineyard southeast of Windsor into a $600 million casino resort, one of the largest of its kind in Northern California. The 90-member Pomo tribe intends to turn the land about a half-mile from Shiloh Ranch Regional Park into the Shiloh Resort &…

Law ・ 20 September 2021

The Press Democrat

Long battle has begun for Koi Nation’s casino project near Windsor

In the span of about eight months in late 2002 and early 2003, two Indigenous tribes announced plans to build casinos in Sonoma County. The first was the Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians, who identified a parcel of land they owned on the southeast edge of town there. The second was the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, who cast their gaze…

Politics ・ 19 September 2021

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Tribe’s $600m Casino Plans Vex Sonoma County Leaders

The Koi Nation tribe of Northern California has filed plans to build the $600m Shiloh Resort & Casino to the north of Santa Rosa, much to the dismay of Sonoma County leaders. [Image: Shutterstock.com] An announcement by the Koi Nation tribe that it has filed plans to build a $600m casino resort on land it has claimed in Northern California has…

Politics ・ 16 September 2021

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The Press Democrat

Sonoma County elected leaders react to Koi Nation proposal for casino near Windsor

The Koi Nation, a small Native American tribe in Sonoma County, unveiled Wednesday its ambitious proposal to build one of largest casino and resort complexes in Northern California near Windsor. While the proposal must clear a number of government hurdles before it becomes reality, the prospect of 2500 slot and other gaming machines, a 200-room…

Politics ・ 16 September 2021

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Las Vegas' future looking bright in 2021 with COVID restrictions changing

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - First casinos then bars and restaurants, and now entertainment is slowly returning to the Las Vegas valley. The future of Las Vegas is brighter than ever. Caroline McClain, a professional dancer with X Burlesque at the Flamingo, says the show opened earlier this year with limited capacity and has been slowly adjusting its…

Covid ・ 26 May 2021