Mohegan Tribe breaks ground on casino expansion (06/29)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut broke ground on a $740 million expansion to the Mohegan Sun Casino. Project Horizon will be completed in four phases. By 2010, the casino will have a new 42,000-square-foot casino,...

Five California gaming compacts approved (06/29)

After months of political wrangling, California lawmakers ratified five Class III gaming compacts on Thursday after the tribes reached side deals to address certain issues. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Pechanga Band...

Florida governor promises Seminole Tribe compact (06/29)

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) will most definitely enter into a compact with the Seminole Tribe, the chief negotiator for the state said. Crist was given 60 days to reach an agreement. Interior Secretary...

Sen. Cornyn asks DOI to delay Kickapoo gaming (06/29)

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) asked the Interior Department on Thursday to delay Class III rules for the Kickapoo Tribe. Cornyn said state voters have repeatedly rejected Class III gaming. He proposed giving the state...