Public hearing on Prairie Band casino in Illinois (05/15)

Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Illinois) hosted state and federal officials at a public hearing on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's plans for gaming in Illinois. Hastert has previously spoken against tribal gaming in his state. He...

NIGC chairman cites need for casino standards (05/15)

National Indian Gaming Commission Chairman Phil Hogen testified on the need for minimum internal control standards (MICS) to ensure adequate oversight of tribal gaming operations. Hogen appeared at a California Assembly hearing on Monday. He...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's casino faces vote (05/15)

Residents of Middleboro, Massachusetts, will vote on a non-binding referendum on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's proposed casino. The tribe has purchased land in the town for potential development. Town leaders support a casino but wanted...

Quapaw Tribe announces plans for $200M casino (05/15)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma on Monday announced plans for a $200 million casino in northeastern Oklahoma. The Downstream Casino Resort will be located at the Three-States Monument, where Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas meet....