The Untold Origins Of The Seneca Gaming Compact (Part 1)

It is a well documented fact that the 2002 gaming compact between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State was a settlement for a major land claim. Let’s connect the dots, starting at the beginning.

Major Conflict of Interest Between Seneca Nation, Delaware North, New York State & Bolton-St. Johns

Records show that the Seneca Nation of Indians executed an agreement with lobbyist Bolton-St. Johns while the agreement between BSJ and Delaware North was STILL ACTIVE. This is a major conflict of interest as the Seneca Nation and Delaware North are direct competitors in casino gaming.

Seneca Mothers Terminate Bolton-St. Johns Contract

On Saturday, sparks flew as the Seneca Mothers group demanded that the Seneca Nation of Indians terminate their contract with Bolton St. Johns and force the resignation of head legal counsel Michele Mitchell. They were successful on both accounts.

Seneca Nation Hires Delaware North Lobbyist For New Gaming Compact

Senecas hire former Delaware North lobbyist to lobby the negotiation of a new gaming compact with New York State. Congressman Tom Suozzi calls for a public hearing into the rushed $564 million payment after a web of conflicts is exposed.