Opinion: Poarch Creek Band sees amazing growth due to gaming

Opinion: Poarch Creek Band sees amazing growth due to gaming (October 5, 2007)

"The Poarch Band of Creek Indians sure know how to throw a party. Friday night, the Tribe held a VIP grand opening for its new additions to the Creek Entertainment Center, The Taste Buffet and a stage and dance floor....

County blasts delays in BIA's casino review process

County blasts delays in BIA's casino review process (October 5, 2007)

INDIANZ.COM LISTENING LOUNGE Senate Indian Affairs Committee on backlogs at the Department of the Interior. • Opening Statements • Panel 1: Carl Artman | Q&A • Panel 2 | Q&A [includes more of Carl Artman] • Webcast | Written Testimony...

Quechan Nation delays vote on proposed casino

Quechan Nation delays vote on proposed casino (October 5, 2007)

Members of the Quechan Nation will have to wait until a little bit longer to vote on a proposed casino. The tribal council initially scheduled an October 8 vote on the issue. But it has been pushed back to October...

California bill forces tribes to wait for casinos

California bill forces tribes to wait for casinos (October 5, 2007)

A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to force newly recognized tribes to wait 25 years before pursing a casino. Rep. John Campbell, a Republican, says he wants to make sure tribes who seek recognition are doing so for cultural...

Choctaw casino won't fall under county zoning laws

Choctaw casino won't fall under county zoning laws (October 5, 2007)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will have sole jurisdiction over its proposed off-reservation casino, Miko Beasley Denson said in a letter to officials in Jackson County. As part of its $375 million resort, the tribe plans to build a...

Massachusetts governor readies casino bill

Massachusetts governor readies casino bill (October 5, 2007)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) plans to file a casino gaming bill next week though details have not been finalized. Patrick is proposing three commercial casinos around the state. He wants tribes to have preference for at least one of...