Many holds delay Sen. McCain's IGRA amendments

Many holds delay Sen. McCain's IGRA amendments (July 24, 2006)

A dozen senators have put holds on S.2078, a controversial bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona), the chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee introduced the bill last November. He says the $23...

Meskwaki Tribe to debut $110M casino expansion

Meskwaki Tribe to debut $110M casino expansion (July 24, 2006)

The Meskwaki Tribe of Iowa will unveil a $100 million expansion of its casino on Friday. The expansion has been under construction for more than a year. It features more hotel rooms, spa and exercise room, additional gaming space...

Motorcycle stunt at Peoria Tribe casino ends in crash

Motorcycle stunt at Peoria Tribe casino ends in crash (July 24, 2006)

Ed. Note: The Buffalo Run Casino, where the stunt took place, is run by the Peoria Tribe and located in Miami, Oklahoma. The Associated Press story incorrectly states the casino is owned by the Miami Tribe. A motorcycle stunt...

Markup scheduled for off-reservation gaming bill

Markup scheduled for off-reservation gaming bill (July 24, 2006)

The House Resources Committee is holding a markup this Wednesday on H.R. 4893, a bill that would restrict off-reservation gaming. Rep. Richard Pombo (R-California), the chairman of the committee, is the sponsor of H.R.4893. The bill would make it...