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September 28, 2009

Snoqualmie casino faring worse than expected

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington opened a $375 million casino less than a year ago and it doesn't seem to be performing as well as expected.

The tribe expected $1 million a month from the Snoqualmie Casino. The money was supposed to fund government programs.

But revenues are only about $250,000 a month, The Seattle Times reported. A consultant warned the tribe it might have to cut programs and employees.

The casino opened amid a membership dispute involving the former chairman and eight others. The tribe voted to reinstate the nine people after a lengthy meeting on Saturday.

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Snoqualmie tribe votes to reinstate 9 members banished in election dispute (The Seattle Times 9/27)