Backers of Kansas tribe look elsewhere for casino

Backers of Kansas tribe look elsewhere for casino (October 6, 2005)

Backers of the Iowa Tribe's proposed casino are looking elsewhere now that efforts to put the issue on the ballot in Sedgwick County, Kansas, have failed. The tribe, which has land in Kansas and Nebraska, sought a non-reservation casino outside...

Connecticut tribe moves ahead with casino expansion

Connecticut tribe moves ahead with casino expansion (October 6, 2005)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is moving forward with an expansion of its successful Foxwoods Resort Casino. The tribe is planning a $700 million expansion of the facility. The project will add 2 million square feet to the...

Editorial: Gaming compact  good for Wisconsin

Editorial: Gaming compact good for Wisconsin (October 6, 2005)

"Despite what some people may think about casino gambling, the bottom line is that both the state of Wisconsin and its Indian tribes have a huge financial stake in the continued operation and success of those casinos. Yes, the tribes...