GALLUP, N. M. - As reported by KRQE: "After years of saying no to gambling, the Navajo Nation is betting its first casino will be a boost to the tribal economy.
"It's taken more than twenty
The Navajo Fire Rock Casino is now open for business. years for the Navajo tribe to call a casino their own..."
"From the very old to the very young members of the Navajo nation celebrated a historic day. As officials cut the ribbon.
Wednesday afternoon thousands were waiting in line, some who had driven from hours away. At the first opportunity people literally pushed and fought their way in..."
"The 65,000-square-foot casino sits under a tent, its temporary home until a permanent spot is found. It features nearly 500 slot machines, eight black jack and 5 poker tables and a bingo hall..."
"The closest casino to Fire Rock is 80 miles away. But for the Navajo Nation it's more than just a convenient casino. Fire Rock's expected to bring in $32 million in revenue a year and employ more than 300 people..."
"For more than 20 years the Navajo Tribal Council repeatedly voted down legalizing gaming on their land because of major concerns their people would get addicted to gambling and drinking..."
The Fire Rock Navajo Casino is now open for business with 472 slot machines, 8 table games, 5 poker tables, a bingo hall, an Asian cuisine food outlet, a Navajo cuisine food outlet and the famous Cheii Bar and Grill. |
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