Pechanga tribe in conflict regarding gaming money - 2004-02-01
The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians wants to lower its membership by 10 percent in conflict over who is entitled to a portion of the millions of dollars the tribe's casino brings in every year.
Casino gambling profits are expected for tribal government operations and a range of health, social, education and housing programs. But at the tribal council's discretion, some of the money can also be paid to single members as profit-sharing income.
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