Pamunkey Tribe says it's willing to jumpstart Norfolk casino project under commercial gaming law
Virginia’s Pamunkey Indian Tribe said Tuesday that it’s willing to fast-track its planned casino in Norfolk by opening it under commercial gambling laws instead of waiting on federal approvals for a tribal casino.
The tribe is modifying its plans in an attempt to be involved in General Assembly deliberations about possible casinos in Bristol, Danville and Portsmouth.
The federal process for a tribal casino could take years, in which case the tribe’s project wouldn’t be ready to proceed until after other casinos are up and running.
Two lawmakers — Del. Barry Knight, R-Virginia Beach, and Sen. Lynwood Lewis, D-Accomack — will introduce legislation to allow the Pamunkey Tribe to operate a commercial casino.
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