The intergovernmental agreement was approved by the City Council, and as part of the agreement, the tribe would make “payments in lieu of tax” that are “for almost all currently predicted uses at the site. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe bought the former Tucson 5 Drive-in, turned Century Park 16 theaters, in 2011 for $4.65 million - adjacent to Old Pascua.Īs part of the process for being able to build a new casino, the tribe entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement with city of Tucson in 2019.
“We are grateful for all our partners, including the City of Tucson, our Congressional and State Representatives, Governor Ducey, and the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs for helping us create much-needed jobs and provide opportunities for the local community.” “This legislation will allow the tribe to provide economic development and job opportunities, that will support our ongoing efforts to provide critical housing for our tribal members and continue to improve the general welfare of our people,” said Tribal Chairman Peter Yucupicio. The act allows for gaming activity and was sponsored by U.S. But the odds for further expansion may be fading as state legislatures prepare to return to work in 2024. When the tribe received federal recognition as a tribal land in 1978, Old Pascua was not included. Sports betting has spread rapidly across U.S. Known as Old Pascua, the land was donated in 1920 to the tribe and several families relocated there and created a sacred ceremonial site.
