City to seek more money from Pechanga Band (08/13)

The city of Temecula already gets $2.7 million from a state gaming fund every year but stands to gain more now that the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has negotiated a new compact. The compact...

San Manuel Band fails to win support on IGRA change (08/13)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians went to the National Conference of State Legislatures in Boston last week to try to win support for amendments to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. But the effort...

Column: Massachusetts headed for heartache (08/13)

"From what little I’ve seen, Massachusetts is heading into heartache. I feel sorry for the people of Middleboro, who bought into a glitzy package from the Mashpee Wampanoag Indians. It reminds me of West Warwick...

Opinion: Florida tribes can afford casino tax (08/13)

"As the state of Florida negotiates a compact with the Indian tribes regarding the taxation of tribal casinos, it should avoid the mistakes of other states, most of which have left billions of dollars on...

Rincon Band files suit over compact negotiations (08/13)

The Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians is accusing California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) of negotiating in bad faith. The tribe wants to add more slot machines at its casino. But the state is demanding...