Yesterday the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver dismissed the State of Kansas’ appeal challenging a federal agency’s determination that land in downtown Kansas City, Kansas had been properly tak
United States of America (Press Release) October 25, 2007 --
Ruling In Favor Of Wyandotte Nation 7th Street Casino
Kansas City, Kansas– October 25, 2007 – The Court ruled the appeal had to be dismissed because the United States was immune from a suit challenging the status of the land. The Court order directed that the District Court in Kansas also dismiss the case from which the appeal was taken because of the immunity of the United States.
The result of the Appeals Court decision leaves in place the federal agency’s determination that the land is properly in trust for the Wyandotte Nation and based on other court decisions in this decade-old dispute, that the Wyandotte Nation may conduct gaming at its 7th Street Casino in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
"After over a decade of litigation we feel that justice has prevailed and we are looking forward to being a vital part of the revitalization of downtown Kansas City, Kansas,” said Leaford Bearskin, Chief of the Wyandotte Nation.
On September 19, 2007 a memorandum of understanding, drafted jointly by the Unified Government and the Wyandotte Nation Indian tribe, recognized the Wyandotte Nation’s property, located at 803 N. 7th St., as federally-recognized tribal land and was approved by the Unified Government. As a result, the Unified Government acknowledged that it has no jurisdiction over the property.
The memorandum of understanding stated, “…The Nation has sole and exclusive jurisdiction over the [land]… and any activity conducted thereon, including, without limitation, gaming…,” the memorandum also stated, “…The Unified Government and the Nation have determined that it is in the best mutual interest of the citizens of Wyandotte County, Kansas and members of the Nation to cooperate in the establishment of a gaming facility…”
"This is a very historic day for the Wyandotte Nation. We look at this as the beginning of a new day and we can only hope that with this decision the State will finally put its contentious position on this issue to rest and work productively, Government to Government, for the benefit of our people and the citizens of Kansas City and the State of Kansas,” said Billy Friend, Second Chief of the Wyandotte Nation
7th Street Casino is slated to open early winter 2008.
7th Street Casino is located at 803 North 7th Street, at the intersection of 7th Street (State Hwy 69) and Ann Avenue in downtown Kansas City, KS. The 24-hour casino will house over 400 state-of-the-art gaming machines in over 20,000 square feet of gaming space. The facility also features Lucky's Steak & Chop House, a restaurant designed in the reflection of 1920's Kansas City history. This nostalgic theme is carried throughout the interior and exterior design. 7th Street Casino mixes historical charm with all of the latest amenities and technologies to create a truly unique gaming experience.
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Kansas City, Kansas– October 25, 2007 – The Court ruled the appeal had to be dismissed because the United States was immune from a suit challenging the status of the land. The Court order directed that the District Court in Kansas also dismiss the case from which the appeal was taken because of the immunity of the United States.
The result of the Appeals Court decision leaves in place the federal agency’s determination that the land is properly in trust for the Wyandotte Nation and based on other court decisions in this decade-old dispute, that the Wyandotte Nation may conduct gaming at its 7th Street Casino in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
"After over a decade of litigation we feel that justice has prevailed and we are looking forward to being a vital part of the revitalization of downtown Kansas City, Kansas,” said Leaford Bearskin, Chief of the Wyandotte Nation.
On September 19, 2007 a memorandum of understanding, drafted jointly by the Unified Government and the Wyandotte Nation Indian tribe, recognized the Wyandotte Nation’s property, located at 803 N. 7th St., as federally-recognized tribal land and was approved by the Unified Government. As a result, the Unified Government acknowledged that it has no jurisdiction over the property.
The memorandum of understanding stated, “…The Nation has sole and exclusive jurisdiction over the [land]… and any activity conducted thereon, including, without limitation, gaming…,” the memorandum also stated, “…The Unified Government and the Nation have determined that it is in the best mutual interest of the citizens of Wyandotte County, Kansas and members of the Nation to cooperate in the establishment of a gaming facility…”
"This is a very historic day for the Wyandotte Nation. We look at this as the beginning of a new day and we can only hope that with this decision the State will finally put its contentious position on this issue to rest and work productively, Government to Government, for the benefit of our people and the citizens of Kansas City and the State of Kansas,” said Billy Friend, Second Chief of the Wyandotte Nation
7th Street Casino is slated to open early winter 2008.
7th Street Casino is located at 803 North 7th Street, at the intersection of 7th Street (State Hwy 69) and Ann Avenue in downtown Kansas City, KS. The 24-hour casino will house over 400 state-of-the-art gaming machines in over 20,000 square feet of gaming space. The facility also features Lucky's Steak & Chop House, a restaurant designed in the reflection of 1920's Kansas City history. This nostalgic theme is carried throughout the interior and exterior design. 7th Street Casino mixes historical charm with all of the latest amenities and technologies to create a truly unique gaming experience.
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