Tribal Tensions Escalate as Vallejo Casino Controversy Heats Up

In a dramatic escalation of what has become one of California’s most contentious gaming disputes, four prominent Native American tribes have jointly issued a stern warning about the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ plans to move forward with a temporary casino preview in Vallejo, California.

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Lytton Rancheria of California, and United Auburn Indian Community have united in their “serious concern” over what they characterize as a premature and potentially unlawful gaming venture that could have far-reaching implications for tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation in Northern California.

Federal Court Warning Ignored as Tensions Rise

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