California group wants changes in gaming policy

California group wants changes in gaming policy (June 27, 2005)

A group called the California Tribal Business Alliance [Web Site] is calling for changes in the state's Indian gaming policy. The CTBA is made up of the Paskenta Band of the Nomlaki Indians, the Pala Band of Mission Indians, the...

Tigua Tribe still struggling after casino closure

Tigua Tribe still struggling after casino closure (June 27, 2005)

The Tigua Tribe of Texas was forced to shut down its casino more than three years ago and the effects are still being felt today. The tribe has closed businesses, laid off employees and is slowly running out of reserve...

Senate holds another hearing on Indian gaming

Senate holds another hearing on Indian gaming (June 27, 2005)

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is holding its second oversight hearing on regulation of Indian gaming on Wednesday. Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona), has promised a series of hearings into the $19 billion industry. The first one was held on April...

Eastern Shawnee Tribe eyes another casino site

Eastern Shawnee Tribe eyes another casino site (June 27, 2005)

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is eyeing Stark County as another possible off-reservation casino site, The Akron Beacon Journal reports. The tribe likes the county due to its population, location and tourist attractions. Three or four sites are being...