Two more California tribes press for compacts (04/12)

Two more California tribes went before lawmakers to seek approval of their gaming compacts. The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians testified yesterday. They followed the Agua...

Nambe Pueblo cites NIGC approval for casino (04/12)

Nambe Pueblo in New Mexico says the National Indian Gaming Commission has approved the environmental assessment for a new casino. The tribe says the NIGC concluded the 50,000-square-foot casino would not have a significant impact...

Maine Senate passes Passamaquoddy slot bill (04/12)

The Maine Senate voted 22-12 on Wednesday to pass a bill that allows the Passamaquoddy Tribe to install slot machines at a proposed racetrack The House already approved the bill but Gov. John Baldacci (D)...

Column: Reject expansion of gaming in Maine (04/12)

"Maine voters made a big mistake when they approved this bait-and-switch operation while rejecting the Indian casino three-and-a-half years ago. The schizophrenic decision paved the way for a big-time slot machine operation in Bangor and...

Editorial: Shingle Springs casino missing water (04/12)

"The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians finally has everything set in place to build its casino off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. The tribe has a court-blessed environmental document. It has an agreement...

Santa Ysabel Band celebrates opening of casino (04/12)

The Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueño Indians celebrated the opening of the 10th casino in San Diego County, California. The Santa Ysabel Resort and Casino has 349 slot machines. The $27 million, 35,000-square-foot was financed...