An update now on a story we broke last weekend concerning a business plan by several indian tribes to purchase land on the Las Vegas strip.

The plan is being fronted by the Washington indian tribe called the Muckleshoot's who have in recent years expanded their investments by building a huge casino in Auburn, Washington. They also invested in the Four Seasons hotel in Seattle and purchased the majority share of Forma Homes in California.

Now they've set their sights on Las Vegas...also buying into the plan is the Shoshone-Bannock tribes right here in Eastern Idaho.

Aaron Kunz has been investigating this story for us and joins us in studio with more..Aaron.

Todd, if the deal goes through, the yet-to-be named casino would be the first indian owned casino on the Las Vegas strip. But it doesn't come without some controversy.

The future casino's plans can be found on 'You Tube' showing the public a glimpse of what could increase the Las Vegas strip by 75 acres. The plan is being fronted by a Washington tribe, the Muckleshoots who are well known for their business dealings around the Seattle area.

This promotional video on-line was produced by Ellis:Las Vegas, a management company that would run the casino if plans are finalized. It shows a state-of-the-art casino complete with a 9000 room hotel, world class indoor stadium, rodeo drive shopping mall, recording studio, and a large native american museum that would rival the Smithsonian.

According to Rolland Satland, the spokesman for the Muckleshoot tribe, the Fort Hall Business Council has already signed on to take part in the deal.

But according to Patricia Patterson, not every enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock tribe endorses the business venture. Patterson told NBC Newschannel 6 that quote "Tribal members should get the facts about the deal before they endorse the Las Vegas casino."  She went on to say quote "We need to solve the problems in our own backyard before we get involved with deals outside of Idaho."

Patricia and few other enrolled tribal members have said the problems in Fort Hall -- including lack of jobs and hunger should be the focus for the sitting Fort Hall Business Council...not a business deal in Nevada that is a gamble.

To read more on what other tribal members think about the Las Vegas casino deal, Patricia Patterson will have an article in tomorrow's Sho-Ban News.

We have tried to contact the Fort Hall Business Council about the Las Vegas casino deal...they have not returned any of our phone calls.