Report faults state for regulation of gaming

Report faults state for regulation of gaming (January 19, 2005)

The state of Minnesota does a poor job of regulating the gaming industry, the Office of the Legislative Auditor said in a report on Tuesday. The report [Gambling Regulation and Oversight] examined the practices of the Department of Public Safety,...

Pawlenty met to discuss Mall of America casino

Pawlenty met to discuss Mall of America casino (January 19, 2005)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) has held discussions about a casino at the Mall of America, The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Pawlenty met with officials in Bloomington, where the Mall is located. The governor wants to "introduce a generic bill...

Tribe in talks over downtown Milwaukee casino

Tribe in talks over downtown Milwaukee casino (January 19, 2005)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe is in preliminary talks over a casino in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The casino would be located next to the Bradley Center, the city's sports and entertainment arena. The deal would need state and federal approval....

BIA to take land into trust for gaming purposes

BIA to take land into trust for gaming purposes (January 19, 2005)

After a lengthy review period, the Bureau of Indian Affairs has agreed to take 12.72 acres of land into trust for the Suquamish Tribe of Washington, according to a Federal Register notice published on Tuesday. The land will be used...