Computer access blocked for talking about casino

Computer access blocked for talking about casino (March 11, 2004)

A member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut was denied computer access after allegedly disclosing proprietary information about a proposed casino, The New London Day reports. Robert Hayward, brother of Vice Chairman Richard A. “Skip” Hayward, posted information...

Opponents criticize landless tribe's casino plans

Opponents criticize landless tribe's casino plans (March 11, 2004)

A reported 200 people attended a meeting to discuss the Coast Miwok Tribe's request to create an initial reservation in northern California that would include a casino. The crowd was 2-1 against the casino, The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reported....

Seminole Tribe gets ready to rock with new casino

Seminole Tribe gets ready to rock with new casino (March 11, 2004)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is opening the $100 million Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino today. The tribe is expecting big crowds to the glitzy facility. The 250-room hotel and casino is expected to generate $300 million annually. The...

Sac and Fox Nation eyes high-end gaming market

Sac and Fox Nation eyes high-end gaming market (March 11, 2004)

The Sac and Fox Nation is eyeing the high-end gaming market with a proposed casino in downtown Shawnee, Oklahoma. The tribe wants to covert a vacant Sears building into an upscale casino. Renovations are estimated at $2 million. Sac and...

Calif. tribe to share casino profits with community

Calif. tribe to share casino profits with community (March 11, 2004)

The United Auburn Indian Community of California plans to share $1 million in casino revenues every year with local non-profits. The tribe is establishing the Community Giving Program to award grants in education, community health, arts and humanities, the environment,...