Federal judge backs Native Village of Eklutna casino in Alaska case
A federal judge ruled for the Native Village of Eklutna in a lawsuit challenging its Chin’an Gaming Hall in Chugiak, Alaska. Judge James Robart said residents’ concerns about traffic and noise did not provide legal grounds to prevent the casino’s operation; a separate state lawsuit challenging tribal casinos remains ongoing.
The ruling supports the tribe’s ability to operate the gaming hall while the state’s broader challenge remains unresolved.