The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) of Alabama has proposed a new gaming compact that would give the tribe exclusivity over gambling in the state.
The deal would allow PBCI to open two luxury resorts in northern Alabama and add class III gaming at its existing three state casinos.
PBCI is currently limited to offering class II gaming.
The proposal states PBCI would pay the state $225m for gambling exclusivity. The tribe would also share 25% of its gaming revenue with the state.
The tribe currently pays no taxes on its gambling revenue.
PBCI also expressed support for a statewide lottery operation.
Poarch Tribal CEO Stephanie Bryan said: “We have long believed that the economic power of gaming should be strategically harnessed to create opportunities for everyone who lives in Alabama.”
Opponents of the proposal include a group called Poarch Creek Accountability Now led by
former Senator Gerald Dial.
They argue the tribe is diverting its revenue into other states and holding the state back from rolling out gambling operations at locations such as greyhound tracks.
