Peoria Tribe to launch new casino - 2004-01-22
The Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma in conjunction with the city of Miami are betting on casino-style gambling to pay off in additional tourism for the region.
The Peoria Tribe, which owns the property, will open a small, temporary gambling venture on the property Thursday. The tribe intends for a $6 million casino and entertainment venue to be ready for business on the site sometime in August.
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