Oregon’s nine Indigenous tribes are watching history repeat itself.
The tribes oppose a proposal for 225 betting terminals at The Flying Lark, a destination resort that the founder of Dutch Bros. Coffee is set to open at a Grants Pass horse track. The tribes say the terminals would violate Oregon law.
“If approved, I absolutely would consider it a casino—and the Oregon Constitution bans private casinos,” says Dan Courtney, chairman of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. “The primary purpose of the Flying Lark would be gambling. It markets itself as a gaming destination, which is code for casino.”
