Yakama Nation Pays For Gaming Violation

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Story Published: Nov 10, 2009 at 6:45 PM PDT

By Melissa Wagner

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Toppenish - A financial hit for the Yakama Nation. Tuesday it was announced that the Tribal Council has resolved its violation with the National Indian Gaming Commission.

" It was over the distribution of a tribal stimulus payment done around Christmas time last year," said Tribal Council Chairman, Ralph Sampson, Jr.

The Nation agreed to pay the United States $5,000 to settle the matter. Sampson Jr. said it there was some miscommunication on both sides.

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