Narragansett  chief questions state role in gaming

Narragansett chief questions state role in gaming (January 24, 2006)

The chief of the Narragansett Tribe accused Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) and his administration of hypocrisy for opposing the tribe's gaming plans while trying to help a slot machine parlor expand. Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas reacted after it...

Navajo Nation chooses casino site in Arizona

Navajo Nation chooses casino site in Arizona (January 24, 2006)

Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. announced that the Nahata Dziil Chapter [Web Site] in Arizona will be the first tribal casino site. Other games sites are on the way, a spokesperson for Shirley said. They include Shiprock, New Mexico,...

Ex-casino workers pursue harassment, bias claim

Ex-casino workers pursue harassment, bias claim (January 24, 2006)

Seven former employees of the Thunder Valley Casino in northern California are continuing to press their harassment and bias case against the casino and the United Auburn Indian Community. The ex-employees, all women, say they suffered sexual and were victims...

Letter: Gaming tribes share with poorer tribes

Letter: Gaming tribes share with poorer tribes (January 24, 2006)

"Regulated by gaming compacts signed in 2000 with the State of California, dozens of tribal governments offering gaming contribute to the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund. This fund, according to a study released recently by the University of California Riverside's Center...