NIGC: 'No comment' on losing Soo Tribe casino case

NIGC: 'No comment' on losing Soo Tribe casino case (August 30, 2007)

The National Indian Gaming Commission isn't talking after losing a case that allows the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe to open a $41 million casino in Michigan. The NIGC stopped the tribe from opening the Kewadin Shores Casino a year ago....

Hundreds line up for Saginaw Chippewa job fair

Hundreds line up for Saginaw Chippewa job fair (August 30, 2007)

About 800 people turned out for an informational job fair held by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. The tribe plans to hire 300 people for the new casino. But even though the opening date hasn't been set, hundreds...

Supporters of UKB casino in Arkansas hold rally

Supporters of UKB casino in Arkansas hold rally (August 30, 2007)

Supporters of an off-reservation casino sought by the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians held a rally in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on Wednesday. The tribe, which is based in Oklahoma, wants to have land placed in trust for the project....

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on track with casino plans

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on track with casino plans (August 30, 2007)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is moving forward with plans for a $1 billion casino. New Chairman Shawn Hendricks said the tribe is unified as it files its first land-into-trust applications. The tribe wants to build a casino...

Mashantucket casino disputes need for union

Mashantucket casino disputes need for union (August 30, 2007)

Employees at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's casino don't need a union because they already receive excellent benefits, a top executive said. John O'Brien, president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, said the tribe pays for...