Deming, New Mexico (AP)
The leader of the Fort Sill Apaches of Oklahoma said July 22 that the tribe will continue to offer gambling on its land in southern New Mexico despite a federal violation notice that says the tribe must end gaming operations at the casino.
Tribal chairman Jeff Houser vowed to fight the order in court, saying the tribe is within its rights to offer gaming on tribal land near Deming.
The leader of the Fort Sill Apaches of Oklahoma said July 22 that the tribe will continue to offer gambling on its land in southern New Mexico despite a federal violation notice that says the tribe must end gaming operations at the casino.
Tribal chairman Jeff Houser vowed to fight the order in court, saying the tribe is within its rights to offer gaming on tribal land near Deming.