Column: Tribal warfare over compacts in California (04/26)

"Even with the current housing slump, a paltry $1.6 million still won’t buy you much of a house on the Westside. Maybe an older 3 + 2 with a fiberglass carport. Better to invest your...

Bill to restore tribal gaming in Texas delayed (04/26)

A bill to restore gaming rights to the Tigua Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe was delayed in the Texas House of Representatives. Tribal members went to the state Capitol to lobby for the measure. But...

Morongo Band willing to spend $20M on compact blitz (04/26)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is prepared to spend up to $20 million on a public relations blitz to support new gaming compacts. The tribe launched a seven-figure television ad campaign earlier this week....

Rep. Frank backs repeal of Internet gaming ban (04/26)

Rep. Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts) plans to introduce a bill to repeal a law that criminalizes Internet betting. Frank said he opposes the ban for philosophical reasons. He blamed Republicans for trying to impose their moral...

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe to open second casino (04/26)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan has announced plans for a second casino. The tribe plans to build a 32,000-square-foot facility with more than 700 slot machines and 40 electronic table games. The facility would...

Suspended Kickapoo gaming officials cleared (04/26)

The Kansas State Gaming Agency cleared gaming officials and employees who were suspended by the Kickapoo Tribe. Three officials and three employees of the Kickapoo Gaming Commission were suspended by the tribal council on March...