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Shinnecocks moving forward quickly on casino plans
Quick ReadWhile the tribe has all but ruled out opening a gambling facility on or near its Southampton reservation, several other locations appear to be on the table.
The Shinnecock tribe has all but ruled out opening a gambling facility on or near its Southampton reservation, all other locations appear to be on the table, including Suffolk County sites such as Calverton and Pilgrim State Hospital, Belmont Park racetrack, Aqueduct and even the Catskills.
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The Shinnecock Indian Nation is wasting no time advancing its casino ambitions now that it has received preliminary approval for federal recognition.
While the tribe has all but ruled out opening a gambling facility on or near its Southampton reservation, all other locations appear to be on the table, including Suffolk County sites such as Calverton and Pilgrim State Hospital, Belmont Park...
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