Editorial: Strong month at Connecticut casinos

Editorial: Strong month at Connecticut casinos (August 17, 2007)

"Most of us cannot even comprehend how much money $1 billion is. But many of us and visitors from elsewhere pumped that much into Mohegan Sun in July, setting a new record. And that was just for the slot machines....

Oneida Nation offers bonus per capita payment

Oneida Nation offers bonus per capita payment (August 17, 2007)

The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is offering a bonus for this year's per capita payments. Tribal members already receive $800, $2,800 or $3,378 in casino profits depending on their age. Those 62 and under will receive an additional $5,000 while...

Deadline nears for Class III compact in Florida

Deadline nears for Class III compact in Florida (August 17, 2007)

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) has until next Tuesday to negotiate a Class III compact with the Seminole Tribe. Crist is reportedly offering the table games and slot machines in exchange for a share of the revenue. The tribe reportedly...

Baptist  association  opposes Choctaw casino

Baptist association opposes Choctaw casino (August 17, 2007)

The Jackson County Baptist Association is planning a voter registration drive as part of its opposition to an off-reservation casino sought by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The tribe wants to build a $375 million resort in the county,...

Campo Band's plan for casino expansion questioned

Campo Band's plan for casino expansion questioned (August 17, 2007)

About a dozen people attended a public meeting on the Campo Band's plan to expand its casino. The tribe wants to add a hotel, bowling alley and RV park to the Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center. An environmental impact...