St. Regis Mohawk Tribe angry over Oneida letter

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe angry over Oneida letter (March 27, 2007)

The leaders of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York sent an angry letter to Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter after he accused the Mohawks of giving up their sovereignty. The Mohawks agreed to share gaming revenues and agree...

Cheyenne-Arapaho rules on use of casino revenue

Cheyenne-Arapaho rules on use of casino revenue (March 27, 2007)

The Supreme Court of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma has ruled that Gov. Darrell Flyingman has control of tribal gaming revenues. The court ordered treasurer Robert Wilson to turn over the money to the governor. More than $6 million is...

Pechanga Band seeks more slots, second casino

Pechanga Band seeks more slots, second casino (March 27, 2007)

After running into problems last year, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians enlisted a Democratic lawmaker to sponsor the tribe's gaming compact bill in the California Senate. Under the compact, the tribe would be able to operate up to 7,500...

Mohegan Tribe blasted for off-reservation casino

Mohegan Tribe blasted for off-reservation casino (March 27, 2007)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is coming under fire for financing an off-reservation casino in Wisconsin. But the opponents aren't anti-Indian or anti-gaming groups. The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe is paying for television and print ads that criticize the Mohegans...

NIGC approves Oklahoma casino agreements

NIGC approves Oklahoma casino agreements (March 27, 2007)

The National Indian Gaming Commission has approved an extension to the management agreement of two Oklahoma tribes. The Miami Nation and the Modoc Tribes jointly own the Stables Casino. The facility is managed by Butler National Service Corp., a subsidiary...

Viejas woman reaches out to disabled at casino

Viejas woman reaches out to disabled at casino (March 27, 2007)

As a person with disabilities, Robin Lackie, a member of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians of California, knows what it's like to feel invisible. That's why she's making a special effort as the Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator...