Editorial: Regulation of Indian gaming is working

Editorial: Regulation of Indian gaming is working (August 10, 2005)

"Arizona Indian tribes have opened 22 casinos and earned a reputation for careful oversight of those gambling venues in the 12 years since gaming was approved in the state. Indeed, more than a year ago, the Arizona Association of Casino...

Navajo Nation president vetoes chapter's gaming deal

Navajo Nation president vetoes chapter's gaming deal (August 10, 2005)

Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. vetoed a casino agreement between the Navajo Nation and the Hogback Chapter. The Navajo Nation Council approved the deal on July 21. It calls for the Hogback Chapter to receive a portion of the...

Michigan tribe, partners scale back Detroit casino

Michigan tribe, partners scale back Detroit casino (August 10, 2005)

The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and its investors have scaled back their plans for the Greektown Casino in Detroit. The tribe originally envisioned a $450-million casino and 400-room hotel. The plan now calls for a $200 million...

Wyoming governor accepts Indian gaming decision

Wyoming governor accepts Indian gaming decision (August 10, 2005)

Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal (R) said on Tuesday the state will abide by a court decision that recognized the right of tribes to offer Class III gaming. "I got whipped," Freudenthal said at the Wind River Native American Conference, The...