Group seeks closure of Oneida Nation casino

Group seeks closure of Oneida Nation casino (January 9, 2007)

An anti-sovereignty and anti-treaty group in New York filed a lawsuit on Monday in hopes of shutting down the Oneida Nation's casino. Upstate Citizens for Equality already won one court decision that said the tribe's gaming compact was illegal because...

Seminole Tribe wins approval to buy Hard Rock

Seminole Tribe wins approval to buy Hard Rock (January 9, 2007)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida won approval for the $965 million purchase of the Hard Rock enterprise on Thursday. The tribe announced its offer for the Hard Rock name, restaurants and hotels last month. The Rank Group PLC shareholders approved...

Torres-Martinez Tribe to open casino in March

Torres-Martinez Tribe to open casino in March (January 9, 2007)

The Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Tribe of California plans to open its first casino on March 15. The 14,000-square-foot Red Earth Casino will feature mostly penny slots, the director of operations said. Combined with truck stop, travel center and a...

Off-reservation casino in Wisconsin advances

Off-reservation casino in Wisconsin advances (January 9, 2007)

Two Wisconsin tribes who want to open an off-reservation casino have moved closer to their goal.