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Going For Broke: Exploring Medford's Coquille Casino Project

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Going For Broke: Exploring Medford's Coquille Casino Project

The Coquille Indian tribe wants to build a new casino in Medford. They say it’ll provide needed jobs and contribute to the region’s economic growth. But lots of other folks are up in arms about it. They predict a slew of social and economic ills. The Cow Creek Indian tribe also fears the casino would drain business from their own casino. JPR’s  Liam Moriarty takes a look at this controversial proposal -- who stands to gain, who stands to lose and what the stakes are for southern Oregon.