Tlingit Haida Casino Opens With Support Programs | Anchorage News

The Tlingit and Haida tribe just opened a new casino in Juneau, touting it as a community boost — but with a twist: they’re rolling out a support program to help gamblers who might struggle. Identified individuals will be encouraged into behavioral health services and must complete the program before returning to the casino. While legal uncertainty lingers from a recent Interior Department opinion, tribal lawyers say it won’t derail operations. Meanwhile, some members of the land-owning George family oppose the project, citing safety and legality concerns — even asking the BIA to cancel the lease — but others celebrated the opening, highlighting family pride in securing the land for this venture. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ead35b15b150619a