Sunday, May 14, 2006

"Ho-Chunk Nation leaders are considering a new casino somewhere in
Wisconsin, a spokeswoman said Thursday, and a decision could be made public
early next week. "The gaming compact negotiated between the Nation and
Wisconsin allows the Ho-Chunk to build a fourth casino, said Katie Matha,
spokeswoman for Ho-Chunk President George Lewis. ". The Nation has a
location they would like to place the new facility, Matha said, but she
would not make that public Thursday. It is within the area where Ho-Chunk
people have traditionally lived, she said. "'So far, it would just be a
casino, slot machines,' Matha said.

". The Ho-Chunk have had the option for a fourth casino since 1991 under an
agreement negotiated with former Gov. Tommy Thompson, said Scott Larrivee, a
spokesman for the state Division of Gaming.

". Matha said she expects to have an official statement on the leadership's
casino decision Tuesday afternoon.