- The Lumbee Tribe plans to establish a casino in Robeson County, pending approval of a gaming ordinance by the National Indian Gaming Commission.
- The Lumbee Tribal Council discussed a draft gaming ordinance and election ordinance revisions.
Lumbee Tribal Council Tables Gaming Ordinance Review
What happened
The Lumbee Tribal Council reviewed changes to a draft gaming ordinance during a special meeting on October 8. During the review, Malcolm, the Tribe's general counsel, walked the board through revisions based on public feedback. Tribal Speaker Alex Baker stated that members required more time to review the draft, and the council decided to table any action on the ordinance. Talks are scheduled to resume at a future special meeting.
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Why it matters
The review relates to the Lumbee Tribe's plans to establish a casino in Robeson County, which is contingent upon the approval of a gaming ordinance by the National Indian Gaming Commission. The council's decision to table action delays the regulatory process for the planned gaming operation.
The Lumbee Tribal Council has been discussing revisions to a draft gaming ordinance and election ordinance.
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Who's involved
- MalcolmTribe's general counsel who presented changes to the gaming ordinance
- Alex BakerTribal Speaker who requested more time to review the draft ordinance
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The entities involved
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Malcolm
Roman Catholic bishop
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Alex Baker
British politician
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