Mississippi Choctaws donated $5K to governor

Mississippi Choctaws donated $5K to governor (January 24, 2007)

$stalker The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians donated $5,000 to the re-election campaign of Gov. Haley Barbour (R), who has the power to approve the tribe's proposed off-reservation casino. Barbour has said he opposes expanding gaming. But opponents of the...

Spokane Tribe pushes for expanded gaming

Spokane Tribe pushes for expanded gaming (January 24, 2007)

The Spokane Tribe of Washington is trying to convince lawmakers to approve a compact that would authorize up to 4,700 slot machines, the most for any tribe in the state. The tribe also wants to offer cash-fed machines, one-button machines...

Seminole casino expansion raises concerns

Seminole casino expansion raises concerns (January 24, 2007)

Local officials are worried about the possible expansion of the Seminole Tribe's casino in Coconut Creek. The tribe hasn't made final decisions about expanding the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino. But the tribe has asked for an additional 44 acres...

Study cites impact of Minnesota tribal gaming

Study cites impact of Minnesota tribal gaming (January 24, 2007)

Tribal casinos contribute $285 million to rural economies, a new study from the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association shows. Researchers from the University of Minnesota looked at the impact of tribal casinos on their communities. They found that tribes contribute significantly...