Study documents tribal gaming impact in Washington

Study documents tribal gaming impact in Washington (August 2, 2006)

A study prepared for the Washington Indian Gaming Association indicates that tribal casinos and other businesses generated more than $3.2 billion in revenue and employed more than 13,000 people in 2004. The Tulalip Tribes, one of four communities profiled in...

City to discuss casino services with Mechoopda Tribe

City to discuss casino services with Mechoopda Tribe (August 2, 2006)

The city council in Chico, California, voted 4-3 to discuss the possibility of providing municipal services to the Mechoopda Tribe's proposed casino. The city was cautioned not to enter into negotiations with the tribe because the casino hasn't won federal...

Gila River Indian Community  to relocate casino

Gila River Indian Community to relocate casino (August 2, 2006)

The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona announced plans to move its Wild Horse Pass Casino closer to Interstate 10 and undertake a major expansion of the facility. The $150 million casino resort features a 100,000-square foot gaming floor,...

Editorial: Cowlitz Tribe doesn't belong in our county

Editorial: Cowlitz Tribe doesn't belong in our county (August 2, 2006)

Indianz.Com Casino StalkerTracking casino proposals across Indian Country. "An important assertion by the Cowlitz Tribe in seeking federal approval for a reservation near La Center is this: Clark County was a key territory in the Indians' lives a century and...