The band says it demands the three existing casinos in Detroit to shut down because of the ruling.
MotorCity Casino, MGM Grand and Greektown Casino have operated for about three years in the city out of what were considered temporary facilities.
However, plans for three, $2-billion permanent casinos have almost all but been dropped after the city could not acquire enough land along the Detroit River for the projects.
The Mandalay Resort Group, which owns a 53.5% interest in MotorCity Casino, says the city's procedures were fair in its case. The casino is owned in part by Atwater Entertainment Group.
"The casino followed the procedures set forth by the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit and was selected to develop a casino facility," says John Marz, a spokesman for the group.
He says MotorCity invested more than $150 million in constructing the facility and employing and training more than 3,000 people.
"In announcing the selection, the mayor of the city of Detroit unequivocally stated that MotorCity was selected without regard to the preference set forth in the ordinance," Marz says.
He adds his group expects to continue operating gaming facilities pursuant to its license, even if legal proceedings proceed.
The other two casinos have indicated they will also will not close.
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