Florida lawmakers want approval over compacts

Florida lawmakers want approval over compacts (February 7, 2007)

The Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee approved a bill on Tuesday to require legislative approval of tribal gaming compacts. The Seminole Tribe and the Miccosukee Tribe are in talks with Gov. Charlie Crist (R) to bring slot machines to their...

Rival tribes could sink off-reservation casino bill

Rival tribes could sink off-reservation casino bill (February 7, 2007)

$stalker Two California tribes seeking to open side-by-side casinos hundreds of miles from their reservations face opposition from rival tribes. The Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians and the Big Lagoon Rancheria signed a compact with Gov. Arnold...

Massachusetts tribe to meet with state on gaming

Massachusetts tribe to meet with state on gaming (February 7, 2007)

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will meet with state officials to discuss potential plans for a casino. The tribe is currently the only federally recognized tribe in the state. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's federal status is due to be...

New Jersey tribe not shy about plans for 'sin city'

New Jersey tribe not shy about plans for 'sin city' (February 7, 2007)

The Unalachtigo Band of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Nation is suing the state of New Jersey in hopes of getting land for casinos. The tribe claims the state illegally sold a 3,400-acre reservation in 1801. In exchange, the tribe...