Editorial: With tribal gaming comes corruption

Editorial: With tribal gaming comes corruption (January 23, 2006)

"It's no secret or surprise that corruption has followed. Gambling is a cash business. The tens of billions of dollars that disappear into slot machines operated by self-regulated Indian casinos are an invitation to thieves, money launderers, drug dealers and,...

NIGC goes after ex-manager of Quapaw Tribe's casino

NIGC goes after ex-manager of Quapaw Tribe's casino (January 23, 2006)

The National Indian Gaming Commission has issued a notice of violation to the former manager of the Quapaw Tribe's casino in Oklahoma. The NIGC says Marc Dunn and his companies managed the casino without an approved management contract. "Such action...

Turtle Mountain chairman says tribe deserves casino

Turtle Mountain chairman says tribe deserves casino (January 23, 2006)

The chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa said the tribe deserves a casino in Grand Forks because a Chippewa leader was forced to give up land in the region. Ken Davis said the tribe has a legitimate right...

Opinion: It's time Congress cleans up gaming mess

Opinion: It's time Congress cleans up gaming mess (January 23, 2006)

"Dismayed citizens whisper of skyrocketing crime due to casinos, particularly high drug activity; drunk driving and high-speed chases; of kids exposed to gambling, alcohol and drugs; of spoiled environments and destroyed habitats. Local officials, who should be protecting these citizens,...