Still no word from BIA on Mohawk casino plan

Still no word from BIA on Mohawk casino plan (February 3, 2006)

A gaming company that wants to open an off-reservation casino in the Catskills is still waiting to hear from the Bureau of Indian Affairs about an environmental assessment. Empire Resorts has partnered with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to open...

Cowlitz Tribe seeks revenue sharing deal with city

Cowlitz Tribe seeks revenue sharing deal with city (February 3, 2006)

The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington is offering the city of La Center $30 million in revenues from its proposed casino. The tribe is proposing to share revenues in order to offset the impact the casino will have on local non-Indian...

Spokane Tribe worried about McCain's IGRA bill

Spokane Tribe worried about McCain's IGRA bill (February 3, 2006)

The Spokane Tribe of Washington is worried about proposed amendments to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, chairman Greg Abrahamson said. The tribe has trust land outside its reservation that it wants to use for gaming. Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona), the...