Opinion: Why rush to gaming in Massachusetts? (08/02)

"Say it ain't so. The Boston Globe has endorsed casino expansion, giving state leaders who have remained silent a free pass on this failed business/economic development strategy. As with prior casino proposals in Massachusetts, the...

Sen. Levin backs Bay Mills casino legislation (08/02)

Sen. Carl Levin (D-Michigan) has decided to support H.R.2176, a bill that would authorize an off-reservation casino for the Bay Mills Indian Community. Levin had been neutral on the issue for several years. But...

Mohegan Tribe eyes casino in Massachusetts (08/02)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has signed a deal to develop a casino in Massachusetts. The tribe is working with the developers of a site in Palmer, in western Massachusetts. They plan to bid for...

County approves $38M casino deal with Pala Band (08/02)

San Diego County supervisors approved a $38 million agreement with the Pala Band of Mission Indians on Wednesday. The agreement calls for the tribe to improve the highway leading to its casino. The tribe also...