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Indian Commission Issues Notice of Violation to Senecas
(2008-09-04)
The Seneca Gaming Corporation continues to operate a temporary casino in Buffalo.
(wned) - The planned $330-million Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino appears to be more in doubt after the federal government issued a notice of violation regarding the Seneca's temporary casino near HSBC Arena.

The National Indian Gaming Commission says the temporary casino could be shut down within five days.

Back in July, Federal District Judge William Skretny ruled the casino is operating illegally.

On Wednesday, the Senecas issued a written statement saying they will appeal the commission's decision.

Attorney Neil Murray, who represents the anti-casino group, Citizens for a Better Buffalo, says the Senecas are running out of options.

"If they adopt a posture of defiance, then we'll ask our government...to enforce the law," Murray said.

For now, the Senecas continue to operate the temporary casino and say they have no intentions of closing.

Last week, the Senecas annouonced they were suspending construction on the Buffalo casino because of the poor economy.
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