(Simon Nakonechny/CBC)Playground Poker has 350 of the machines, from retro-style spinning fruits to high-tech terminals with high-definition screens and footrests. 'Just call it what it is'Words matter, especially in Kahnawake, where "slot machines" and "casino" have a contentious history. There's video machines," Diabo says. In 2012, Kahnawake community members voted down a proposed casino project by a narrow margin. Deer says the $6 million will go into the coffers of Kahnawake Mohawk Council (MCK), to help the community become less reliant on "the dollar from the government."

Source: CBC News February 25, 2019 00:00 UTC