Texas tribes lobby for gaming legislation

Texas tribes lobby for gaming legislation (April 18, 2007)

Texas tribes were at the state Capitol on Tuesday to support legislation to restore their gaming rights. The Tigua Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe are unable to engage in Class III gaming due to special acts of Congress. Their casinos...

San Manuel casino barred girl from concert

San Manuel casino barred girl from concert (April 18, 2007)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians denied a five-year-old girl entry to a country music concert, causing the artist to cancel the show. The San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino doesn't allow anyone under 21 to enter the facility....

Seminole Tribe, former partner dismiss lawsuits

Seminole Tribe, former partner dismiss lawsuits (April 18, 2007)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and a former gaming partner have ended their court battle. The battle started when the tribe tried to break a casino agreement with The Cordish Co and Power Plant Entertainment. The lawsuit claimed the companies...

Labor union opposes off-reservation casino bill

Labor union opposes off-reservation casino bill (April 18, 2007)

The Milwaukee County Labor Council, AFL-CIO, is opposing a bill that would place additional hurdles for off-reservation casinos in Wisconsin. The bill requires state lawmakers to approve off-reservation casinos. That's in addition to the state governor's approval under the Indian...