Tribal Casinos In Las Vegas Seen Reaching A Milestone Moment

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Tribal Casinos In Las Vegas Seen Reaching A Milestone Moment
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The purchase by a California-based Native American tribe of a casino resort just off the Las Vegas Strip is being seen as a milestone in the evolution of Indian casinos in the city at the center of U.S. gambling.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced last week that it will buy the Palms Casino Resort for $650 million.

The Mohegan Sun Casino opened in March at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, several blocks east of the Strip. The Seminole Tribe of Florida and has also expressed interest in opening a Hard Rock International property on the Las Vegas Strip.