He has said he will not consider any other casino proposals, adding today: "The proposal is dead.

He talks a good game, but what has he done: put forth a casino proposal that has no chance whatsoever.

He has also maintained that he has the power to approve Indian casino proposals.

The Interior Department rejected the casino proposal in 2008.

But the state legislature rejected the casino proposal, and the dog track was a big disappointment right from the beginning.

Now the Mayor has backed away from the casino proposal.

But the casino proposal had been linked by the Democratic-controlled Assembly to an agreement on the life-without-parole bill.

The Nevada authorities ultimately rejected the casino proposal.

A state committee is expected to make a recommendation to the Governor on the casino proposals by Sept. 29.

Many gambling industry executives still believe that a casino proposal will be approved.