Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Millions of Casinorama Dollars Swallowed Up

Millions of Casino Rama dollars meant to help lift First Nations out of poverty have been swallowed by legal fees, unexplained expenses and payments to at least one band that doesn't officially exist, suggest newly released audits. Documents obtained under freedom of information outline how a small board of native directors distributes about $60 million a year from the casino near Orillia to 133 chiefs in the province.