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Seneca Cayuga Bingo Hall Planned in Aurelius

By Elizabeth Christensen

Auburn, NY – The Seneca-Cayugas of Oklahoma say they will build a high stakes bingo hall in the town of Aurelius within one year.

But WRVO's Elizabeth Christensen reports that local officials think the tribe may be jumping the gun.

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