The February voter referendum fight over four Southern California tribes' amended casino agreements split the state's gambling tribes in one of the costliest campaigns ever.
Only months later, the tribes on both sides of the fight have joined forces.
The tribes are trying to ban devices in some nontribal bingo halls that critics say are illegal slot machines. Legislation is in the works and could come to a vote before lawmakers adjourn for the year Aug. 31.
"This is not something that would have divided the tribes just because they had a difference of opinion on the referendums," said Doug Elmets, a spokesman for the United Auburn Indian Community.
For more information, please see Bingo halls' plan gets tribes back on same side , Inland Politics, August 3, 2008.
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