Tribes an issue at Southern Gaming Summit (04/11)

The $23 billion tribal casino industry will be on the agenda at the 14th annual Southern Gaming Summit next month. The conference takes place May 9-10 in Biloxi. Representatives of the National Indian Gaming Association,...

Neighbors upset about Gila River casino plans (04/11)

Residents of Chandler, Arizona, are upset that the Gila River Indian Community wants to expand and relocate one of its casinos. The tribe plans to double the size of the facility and move it closer...

Florida governor talks gaming with Kempthorne (04/11)

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) discussed gaming issues with Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Crist talked about the Seminole Tribe's proposal to operate slot machines, which have been legalized in the...

Two tribes want off-reservation casino considered (04/11)

Two California tribes want lawmakers to consider their compacts for an off-reservation casino in Barstow. The Big Lagoon Rancheria and the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians have proposed side-by-side casinos in Barstow....

California tribes begin push for compact approval (04/11)

Three California tribes went before lawmakers on Tuesday to seek approval of their new gaming compacts. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Yurok Tribe signed...

Maine House approves Passamaquoddy slot bill (04/11)

The Maine House of Representatives voted 82-60 on Tuesday to pass a bill that allows the Passamaquoddy Tribe to install slot machines at a proposed racetrack. The bill goes to the Senate and faces at...

Meskwaki Tribe divided over alcohol at casino (04/11)

Members of the Meskwaki Tribe of Iowa go to the polls on Thursday to decide whether to legalize alcohol at the casino. Opinion is divided on the proposal. Older tribal members are mainly opposed,...