Tule River Tribe still has hopes for big casino

Tule River Tribe still has hopes for big casino (August 11, 2006)

The Tule River Tribe of California still hopes it can open a large casino resort even though Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) rejected the plans. The tribe proposed a casino with 2,000 slot machines, a hotel, several restaurants and other amenities....

Narragansett Tribe debates casino on PBS

Narragansett Tribe debates casino on PBS (August 11, 2006)

Matthew Thomas, the chief sachem of the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island, debated an opponent of the tribe's casino plan on PBS. Thomas said the casino will generate jobs, revenue and property tax relief for state citizens. The tribe...

Schwarzenegger may have more compacts in store

Schwarzenegger may have more compacts in store (August 11, 2006)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is believed to be negotiating compacts with more tribes. The deals would have to be announced soon because state lawmakers need to approve the compacts. The state Legislature is ending its session on August 31....

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe expands casino

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe expands casino (August 11, 2006)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin is moving forward with a $240 million expansion of its casino. The project was on hold pending resolution of a lawsuit that questioned the legality of Indian gaming. But the state Supreme...