Bad news for First Nations casinos in Alberta

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Chief Roy Whitney of the Tsuu T'ina First Nation near Calgary said he

will go ahead with a $240 million hotel-casiono complex despite a

government report which would outlaw Vega-style casions on the

provinces' Indian reserves. Whitney said the government proposal, which

would allow four not-profit charity casions on the reserves, falls far

short of expectations. The report said Native casinos must abide by the

same regulations as off-reserve casions in the province and operate

not-for-profit. Whitney also opposes that the Alberta Gaming and

Liquor Commission regulate First Nations casinos. The recommendations

are expected to be made policy in July.