Draft Non-Interference and Enabling Agreement between the Shinnecock Indian Nation (Shinnecock Nation Gaming Authority) of New York and Detroit-based Gateway Casino Resorts, LLC, a casino syndicate organized by Michael J. Malik Sr. with Marian Ilitch (Mrs. Michael Ilitch).
Malik's a controversial casino syndicator and deal broker who is unable to get a Michigan gambling license and was involved with fugitive Jack Utsick (SEC brought Ponzi Scheme charges against Utisck and brought a fraud suit against Malik, which he settled).
The Ilitch family founded the Little Caesars pizza enterprise and owns the Detroit Tigers (MLB), Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and Detroit's MotorCity Casino.
They've been chasing approvals for various Indian casinos in Michigan, New York and California for more than a decade without success. They've also tried unsuccessfully to legalize gambling in Hawaii.
Malik/Ilitch/Gateway bankrolled the Shinnecock Nation's successful quest for Federal Recognition.
Draft Non-Interference and Enabling Agreement between the Shinnecock Indian Nation (Shinnecock Nation Gaming Authority) of New York and Detroit-based Gateway Casino Resorts, LLC, a casino sy…