Comments on: Poarch Creeks Next Casino Could Be In Rural North Escambia

By: Wayne Johnson

Wayne Johnson — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 23:45:04 +0000

I was raised in the little house, with the red roof, next to the proposed site of the Creek Indian casino in Nokomis, Fl. Eddie Tullis, former Tribal Chairman, was raised in a small house directly behind us. Our sets of parents had a hard time providing for their families. It is time that this land gave back to the Indians, so bring on the gaming! While the Creek Indians are at it, build a casino at Perdido Key, Fl., so the people in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach do not have to travel to Biloxi or Atmore to gamble.

Wayne Johnson
Proud to be a Creek Indian

By: OldPhoneRep

OldPhoneRep — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:53:38 +0000

Surveyors were there yesterday. So something is happening!

By: Norwood Norris

Norwood Norris — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 03:02:47 +0000

I would agree that a business off of the highway does not make much sense and one acre gives you very little to work with. I own the 8.4 acre piece of land on the NW corner of Hwy 97 and Hwy 29 (across from the Tom Thumb) that would be much more suitable. Perhaps they are only being allowed or considered to operate Casinos on certain lands that they already own! Seems like there is more to come regarding this story.

By: OldPhoneRep

OldPhoneRep — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 12:55:07 +0000

Why would they want to put it there on Nokomis Rd, when they could easily buy property on HWy 97??? We support the tribe, however NIBY (NOT IN MY BACK YARD) to a casino in the middle of woods, farms and homes.

By: Marilynn Ghiatis

Marilynn Ghiatis — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:07:17 +0000

I am one of the neighbors of this proposed site, I am very disappointed at the thought of this coming to my door. I have lived here for many years and my family chose this residence because of the quiet and private attributes. My husband and sons are disabled military veterans, and as some of you may not be aware , they need a quiet , peaceful place to live. This will impact my husband greatly, being 100% disabled with PTSD he needs to live where he can have a calm, quiet life. And we also have 22 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Our big family has always enjoyed family gatherings here with no fear of outsiders interfering, that will drastically change as well. Then since we have a swimming pool we will have the constant worry of a gambler crossing drunk onto our property and getting hurt , then causing a law suit that would ruin us financially. And lastly I have no ill will towards the Poarch Indian nation, I actually am a descendent of Indian hertitage also.

By: God help us

God help us — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:01:45 +0000

Young P.C.I, I thank you for your response. I’m glad to see someone else that greed hasn’t tooken over their life! You sound more like a trun American Indian, thanks again and my God move in all of are lives!!

By: Young P.C.I

Young P.C.I — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 04:36:23 +0000

I think this is a bad idea , we already got the casino in atmore like 10 mins away. & north Escambia county is rural , we’re running out of dirt roads & I for one love dirt roads , they build this casino they’ll probably pave Jakes rd & eventually pineville . also they’re interfearing with hunting land & wildlife habitat I say just leave Nokomis alone & keep the casino in atmore

By: Rusty Shakleford

Rusty Shakleford — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:25:09 +0000

IMHO this ploy is a stab in back to the state of Alabama. Why can’t you negotiate a class 3 compact let alone a compact in your home state first? All your gambling assets are there. This has nothing to do with providing jobs in Nokomis as one said. One acre? what a joke. I’m not falling for it. This has everything to do with securing class 3 gaming in Florida and promoting other investments there cause they evidently can’t negotiate in good faith with Alabama and don’t already have enough money I guess.
I can envision the old lady playing slots while hubby plays poker down the road. Heck there is probably a bus between the two every 10 minutes. lol. Sounds like it will work although I believe its all a front as some here have already mentioned.
My opinion is do right at home before you go expanding into other states under the ” Florida wants the money and we do to” pretense. Be glad and thank God everyday your the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama and can have Indian gaming. I believe Indian gaming has helped tribes out of poverty and support it 100% but don’t be greedy and why off the reservation? Your hurting Indian Country. The average person who wants to raise a family does not want a casino on every corner.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong but is it the norm in other states to have a casino on different parcels in the same state? I don’t think so. This is another blessing you should be counting that the BIA did for your tribe.
Learn a lesson from Foxwoods and the downside of expansion. I don’t know the issues of why you and Alabama can’t agree but I hope both parties can bury the hatchet, if I may. HHmmm, then all the state can benefit and not just the handful who walk out of one of your casinos in the black. Your actions are already spurring labels such as “poarchers”. That is degrading and immature. Is this the legacy your wanting to leave?

By: Just me

Just me — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 22:14:39 +0000

I think it would give more jobs and it would bring stores with it. there’s a lot of land there to build and make a city out of if they want to.and I think the 1 acre is a cover up cause there is just a lot of land that they could try to buy. but I think we will find out in months to come what really could take place.

By: mn

mn — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:20:43 +0000

I think it is a great idea. It will bring jobs and money to this part of Florida. And I agree with Jeff the Indians are THE native Americans. They were moved from their land years ago. I love seeing them prosper even if it is from casinos. They arent asking for anything from anyone, they are taking what is their land and making good use of that land. I dont see a problem with this idea…..