Oklahoma tribes meet for gaming conference

Oklahoma tribes meet for gaming conference (August 7, 2007)

The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association is wrapping up its annual conference today in Oklahoma City. Attendees heard from gambling addiction counselor Annette Carrierre on Monday. She told casino manager how to recognize problem gamblers. Oklahoma is home to more gaming...

Court bars suit under California gaming compact

Court bars suit under California gaming compact (August 7, 2007)

A California appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit against the Barona Band of Mission Indians. The tribe's Class III gaming compact contains a limited waiver of immunity. Casino patrons may pursue negligence claims to the tribe's insurer and can appeal...

Florida governor makes offer to Seminole Tribe

Florida governor makes offer to Seminole Tribe (August 7, 2007)

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) has offered the Seminole Tribe a Class III gaming compact in exchange for a share of the revenues. The Miami Herald said the deal allows the tribe to operate slot machines, which are legal in...

Arrest made in $1.5M heist at Soboba casino

Arrest made in $1.5M heist at Soboba casino (August 7, 2007)

Authorities arrested a man suspected of stealing $1.5 million from the casino owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Rolando Luda Ramos, 25, was a surveillance technician at the Soboba Casino. He allegedly used a gun to make his...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe blasts casino study

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe blasts casino study (August 7, 2007)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe criticized a University of Massachusetts study that called for the relinquishment of its Indian gaming rights. The tribe wants to build a casino in the town of Middleboro. The tribe is seeking to have up to...