Opinion: Poarch Creek Band sees amazing growth due to gaming (10/05)

"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...

County blasts delays in BIA's casino review process (10/05)

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]...

Quechan Nation delays vote on proposed casino (10/05)

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...

California bill forces tribes to wait for casinos (10/05)

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...

Choctaw casino won't fall under county zoning laws (10/05)

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...

Massachusetts governor readies casino bill (10/05)

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...