tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post4935917386907765769..comments2024-03-28T06:01:57.947-04:00Comments on <center>Original Pechanga Blog</center>: Picayune Rancheria, Civil Rights Violator, to Expand their OperationsOPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-20380111192655985672010-07-15T13:28:13.266-04:002010-07-15T13:28:13.266-04:00I think this article is a good example of why non-...I think this article is a good example of why non-Indian casinos would have a hard time competing with Indian casinos, which is why legalizing gambling in California wouldn't end up working well. Non-Indian casinos usually end up paying 40%-50% of their profit in taxes, which could be hundreds of millions of dollars, so if an Indian casino wanted to put a non-Indian casino out of business they could just pump that money back into the casino in upgrades and gambling rewards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-8470162128520068982010-07-14T16:58:34.383-04:002010-07-14T16:58:34.383-04:00I heard that back when the Casino first opened up....I heard that back when the Casino first opened up. They would collect - or charge - sales tax and wouldn't reimburse the State.Phil Cuevasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-50800410443074708102010-07-14T16:50:58.931-04:002010-07-14T16:50:58.931-04:00They don't "charge" taxes for stuff ...They don't "charge" taxes for stuff at the Casino but they DO "collect" taxes. I've been told that they DO NOT pay but keep all the tax money they "collect". <br /><br />Try that and see what happens to you. What else can they get away with??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-83446044846453171392010-07-14T12:18:43.801-04:002010-07-14T12:18:43.801-04:00Why would it be any different than at the casino i...Why would it be any different than at the casino in the article?..according to the other merchants in the area, they cant compete because the tribes pay no tax..maybe just State tax?..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-67939144640680967592010-07-13T20:24:02.455-04:002010-07-13T20:24:02.455-04:00Pechanga said they had to pay the taxes on fuel. ...Pechanga said they had to pay the taxes on fuel. They'd have to pay the Federal taxes at least..... wouldnt' they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-31525470227142863812010-07-13T12:57:22.085-04:002010-07-13T12:57:22.085-04:00It sure isnt any cheaper at Pechanga and Pala..so ...It sure isnt any cheaper at Pechanga and Pala..so they still charge the tax price and pocket the difference?..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com