Man Will Plead Guilty To Running Illegal Southern California Casinos
Niem Ngoc Ha, 47, also says he bribed police to keep authorities at bay while he ran the illegal Southern California gambling operation.
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Niem Ngoc Ha, 47, also says he bribed police to keep authorities at bay while he ran the illegal Southern California gambling operation.
New compacts free up tribes on gaming expansion efforts. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the compacts last week.
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