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Indian Tribe Hopes to Introduce High-Stakes Gambling to State of Virginia

Cecily Hilleary

   WASHINGTON - The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is hoping to be the first to
   introduce high-stakes gambling to the state of Virginia, where it has
   been illegal for more than a century.

   With the backing of a billionaire investor with years of experience in
   Indian gaming, the tribe has acquired three adjacent parcels of land in
   the state capital Richmond and one in the port city of Norfolk, where
   they want to develop multi-million-dollar resort casinos.

   They aren't the only parties wanting to get into the casino business in
   Virginia, however, and it's up to the tribe to convince Virginia voters
   that their plan is the best for the people and the state.

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