Mohegan Tribe breaks ground on casino expansion

Mohegan Tribe breaks ground on casino expansion (June 29, 2007)

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, a 1,500-person capacity House of...

Five California gaming compacts approved

Five California gaming compacts approved (June 29, 2007)

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 of Luiseño Indians, the Sycuan...

Florida governor promises Seminole Tribe compact

Florida governor promises Seminole Tribe compact (June 29, 2007)

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 Drk Kempthorne said he will...

Sen. Cornyn asks DOI to delay Kickapoo gaming

Sen. Cornyn asks DOI to delay Kickapoo gaming (June 29, 2007)

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 attorney general -- who also...