California compact backers got tribal donations (04/13)

California Democrats who are sponsoring gaming compact bills have received an influx of tribal campaign contributions, the Associated Press reports. During last year's election, the tribes with new compacts donated $540,000 to help two Democrats....

Mohegan Tribe's casino won't cut ties with Imus (04/13)

It's business as usual for fired talk show host Don Imus and the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. Imus, whose radio show was dropped by CBS and MSNBC after he made racist remarks about African-American...

Seminole Tribe to begin compact negotiations (04/13)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida will begin negotiations for a Class III gaming compact with Gov. Charlie Crist (R). The tribe has been seeking a compact for years. Crist, who came into office in January,...

Meskwaki Tribe defeats casino alcohol initiative (04/13)

Members of the Meskwaki Tribe of Iowa voted 166-143 to defeat an initiative to sell liquor at the casino. About half of the tribe's registered voters turned out to the polls yesterday. They were...

Editorial: Help Passamaquoddy Tribe with gaming (04/13)

"Both the House and Senate have given initial approval to a citizen’s initiative from the Passamaquoddy Tribe that would authorize slot machines at a tribal commercial racetrack in Washington County, a region that has long...

Tribes share more than $4M in gaming funds (04/13)

Three California tribes are sharing more than $4 million in gaming revenues with local communities. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of California is holding its annual donation event today. The tribe will distribute...