Seek almost USD 1B in compensation
Manitoba tribes sue local gov't in casino relocation dispute
The Indian tribes say Winnipeg is "the only market in Manitoba where casinos can generate significant revenue."
2017-10-20
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The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) has filed a statement of claim with the Court of Queen's Bench saying the refusal by local authorities to allow a First Nations-owned casino in Winnipeg cost the First Nations millions in lost revenue.
The statement of claim was filed Tuesday by the AMC, AMC Secretariat Inc. and Sand Hills Casino Resort Limited Partnership alleging the province and the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries breached its commitments to foster the First Nations gaming market by denying them access to Winnipeg, "the only market in Manitoba where casinos can generate significant revenue," CBC reported.
The suit seeks almost $870 million in combined general, aggravated and punitive damages, along with additional court orders designed to increase the gaming market possibilities for First Nations.
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