Under guidelines set forth by the U.S. government, each Native American tribe maintains legal sovereignty over civil actions that happen on tribal lands. As a result, Indian casinos are theoretically immune from civil lawsuits, including personal injury lawsuits.

However, under the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Indian casinos in California agreed to a limited waiver of tribal immunity for personal injury (tort actions). This opens the door to sue casinos and their affiliated tribes for slip-and-falls and other bodily injury.

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Northern California is home to a number of casinos that attract thousands of visitors on an annual basis. Thunder Valley and other gambling casinos are doing brisk business and busing in patrons from all over. Many have their own hotels, golf courses, pools and other amenities that add to the fun — and the potential for injuries.

The experienced personal injury lawyers of Guenard & Bozarth will pursue actions against any casino property:

We have obtained compensation for all manner of casino injuries, including slip-and-falls on stairs or slippery floors, accidents caused by construction hazards, electric shock from slot machines, swimming pool injuries, shower falls and other circumstances.

Our role is to demonstrate the negligence that led to the incident, to document your injuries and losses, and to represent you in legal proceedings. Injury claims are handled under tribal jurisdiction, and it is important that your attorney understand their rules. For example, there is a statute of limitations of just six months to file your claim. These cases are typically resolved in arbitration rather than a court system, and we come prepared to present a legally sound argument to the arbitrator.

I-5 Interstate Highway is 1,381 miles long and runs south to north from California to Washington. Only casinos with slot machines are shown, poker rooms and racetracks are not shown. There are a total of 15 casinos near the I-5 Interstate Highway, 6 in California, one in Oregon and 8 in Washington. This Northern California tribal casino is located just outside Sacramento. The casino currently features nearly 145,000 ft.² of gaming space and is open 24 hours a day, with 2,800 slot machines and over 130 live poker and gaming tables.

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The California Gaming Association (CGA) has asked Governor Gavin Newsom (D) to order the closure of tribal casinos in the state. The trade body — which represents California’s card clubs, but. A drive along the length of California on Interstate 5 will roll out the state's famous scenery, from the Pacific coastline to mountainous forests, with a sprinkling of Indian casinos to try your.

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The campaign was fiercely contested on both sides. Over $68 million was spent on the campaign in its favor, while $25 million was spent to oppose it.

What was at stake was a compact between the California state government and various Indian tribes regarding gambling on tribal lands; in particular, a number of Indian tribes wanted to be able to install slot machines in their tribal casinos.

Election results

Of voters who cast a vote in this election, 457,253 or 5.3% did not cast a vote on Proposition 5.

Text of measure

Title

The ballot title was:

Summary

The official ballot summary said:

• Specifies terms and conditions of mandatory compact between state and Indian tribes for gambling on tribal land.
• Mandates Governor to sign compact upon request by tribe. Permits alternative compacts only if consistent with prescribed compact.
• Permits gambling devices and lotteries at tribal casinos.
• Amends California law to allow slot machines and banked card games at tribal casinos.
• Provides for contributions to trust funds benefiting nongaming tribes, statewide emergency medical care programs, and programs benefiting communities near tribes, if tribes retain monopoly on authorized gambling.
• Provides for reimbursement of state regulatory costs.

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Fiscal impact

The California Legislative Analyst's Office provided an estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact for Proposition 5. That estimate was:

• Uncertain impact on state and local revenues, depending on the extent of expansion of gambling on Indian lands in California and the amount of gambling diverted from outside the state.
• Fiscal effect could range from little impact on revenues to significant annual increases.

Campaign spending

Supporters

Supporters of Proposition 5 spent $63,237,637. The top contributors to pass Prop 5 were:

• San Manuel Tribal Administration: $27,782,533
• Morongo Band of Mission Indians: $12,621,348
• Viejas Indian Reservation: $11,012,228
• Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians: $9,709,927
• Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians: $2,316,775
• Soboba Band of Mission Indians: $618,593
• Barona G & A: $500,000
• Inland Entertainment Corp.: $500,000
• Barona Band of Mission Indians: $493,822
• Cabazon Band of Mission Indians: $462,566

Opponents

Opponents of Proposition 5 spent $25,426,870. Top contributors to defeat Prop 5 were:

• Mirage Resorts: $6,662,500
• Circus Circus Enterprises: $6,512,500
• Hilton Hotels: $6,500,000
• W.G. Bennett, Chairman & CEO, Sahara Gaming: $1,250,000
• Caesars ITT: $1,000,000
• Primadonna: $800,000
• Station Casinos: $500,000
• Austi International: $250,000
• Rio Suite Hotel: $250,000
• Imperial Palace: $250,000

See also

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