Navajo Nation Council approves casino deal

Navajo Nation Council approves casino deal (July 22, 2005)

The Navajo Nation Council voted 47-12 on Wednesday to approve a revenue sharing agreement for a potential casino in Hogback, New Mexico. The calls for the Navajo Nation and the Hogback Chapter to share in casino profits. But first, the...

South Dakota governor rejects 'expansion' of gaming

South Dakota governor rejects 'expansion' of gaming (July 22, 2005)

South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds (R) says he won't accept an "expansion" of gaming at the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe's casino. The tribe and the state have been in talks for a new compact. The tribe wants to add 500...

California tribes line up for a piece of the action

California tribes line up for a piece of the action (July 22, 2005)

The North Bay Bohemian publishes a lengthy cover story this week about the number of casino proposals in the Bay Area. Here is the paper's list. "Lytton band of Pomo Indians, San Pablo: The most politically charged of the...

Mohegan Tribe unveils Pennsylvania casino

Mohegan Tribe unveils Pennsylvania casino (July 22, 2005)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut announced it plans for a 400,000-square-foot casino and entertainment complex in Pennsylvania. The new Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will have 1,900 slot machines, retail stores, three restaurants, a cafeteria and food court, a children's...