Nottawaseppi Huron Band set to open casino hotel in 2012

Nottawaseppi Huron Band set to open casino hotel in 2012 (November 3, 2011)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan plans to open a hotel at its casino by late 2012. The tribe is adding a hotel and multi-purpose event center to the FireKeepers Casino. The eight-story hotel will feature...

Seneca Nation still holding onto $330M in gaming revenues

Seneca Nation still holding onto $330M in gaming revenues (November 3, 2011)

The Seneca Nation and the state of New York are working on a deal to release $330 million in gaming revenues to local communities. Local officials expected an announcement that $70 million was coming their way. But nothing happened on...

Dry Creek Rancheria reaches deal for $200M in casino debt

Dry Creek Rancheria reaches deal for $200M in casino debt (November 3, 2011)

The Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California reached a deal to restructure $200 million in casino debt. The tribe faced a November 1 deadline to pay the debt. But creditors agreed not to pursue default pending a...

St. Regis Mohawk  Tribe starts work  for $74M casino project

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe starts work for $74M casino project (November 3, 2011)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York broke ground on a $74 million casino expansion. The tribe will move the Mohawk Bingo Palace to the site of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The new bingo hall will be in...

Editorial: Vote yes on gaming for the Passamaquoddy Tribe

Editorial: Vote yes on gaming for the Passamaquoddy Tribe (November 3, 2011)

"Oftentimes, the fat lady singing happens to be Lady Luck. But when it comes to the Maine 2011 ballot, the hollow cry of the recession should trump fortune’s cautionary shrill in the ears of state voters. The second slot on...

Column: Casino expansion must address Seminole compact

Column: Casino expansion must address Seminole compact (November 3, 2011)

"In the past month, we've had a bill filed to bring three Vegas-style casino resorts to Broward and Miami-Dade counties, a Miami slots "racino" get tentative approval to move a spinoff license to another location, and everyone from the Miami...

IPR: Grand Traverse Band  names new CEO for casino resort

IPR: Grand Traverse Band names new CEO for casino resort (November 3, 2011)

"The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has named a new CEO for its Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos. Richard Bailey, a tribal member and 15-year employee, has been named to lead the organization. Bailey has been general...