Opinion: Mohegan  expansion won't help region

Opinion: Mohegan expansion won't help region (November 27, 2006)

"If southeastern Connecticut greets the news of casino expansion "with a yawn," it is probably in order to avoid a scream. Surely what is needed are more gambling facilities, convention space, entertainment venues and restaurants in this once peaceful area...

Gila River tribal members call  for per cap payments

Gila River tribal members call for per cap payments (November 27, 2006)

Members of the Gila River Indian Community of Arizona want their tribe to share the gaming wealth. The tribe owns three casinos, an award-winning resort and leases prime commercial land. "The mentality of the community is that we have had...

Timbisha Shoshone casino plans up in the air

Timbisha Shoshone casino plans up in the air (November 27, 2006)

$stalker The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe of California made a splash when it announced plans to open a casino more than 200 miles from the reservation but the project appears to be on the backburner. The casino site is in Hesperia,...

Column: New Florida governor must deal with tribes

Column: New Florida governor must deal with tribes (November 27, 2006)

"Unless the Seminoles are trying to corner the untapped alligator market, a mini-casino in a tent in the middle of the Everglades doesn't seem to make much sense. After all, the tribe already has seven casinos blanketing heavily populated areas...

Gaming divides unrecognized California tribe

Gaming divides unrecognized California tribe (November 27, 2006)

The Gabrielino/Tongva Nation of California doesn't have federal recognition or any land but the tribe is already divided over gaming. One faction, led by Sam Dunlap, wants a casino. With a $21 million pledge from investors, Dunlap and his Gabrielino-Tongva...