Red Power at G2E

Red Power at G2E (November 13, 2007)

With his power red tie, Jacob Coin, public relations guru for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, holds court at the Indian gaming track at G2E....

NIGC extends Class II comment period

NIGC extends Class II comment period (November 13, 2007)

Today at G2E, National Indian Gaming Commission Chairman Phil Hogen announced an extension of the comment period for the Class II regulations. "We're doubling the comment period," he said this morning. The comment period will close January 24, 2008....

County to discuss Mississippi Choctaw casino

County to discuss Mississippi Choctaw casino (November 13, 2007)

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors is expected to pass a resolution against the off-reservation casino sought by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Supervisor John McKay said the county needs to "take a stand." More than 60 percent of...

Editorial: Clock ticking on deal with Seminole Tribe

Editorial: Clock ticking on deal with Seminole Tribe (November 13, 2007)

"Casinos traditionally have no clocks inside so the normal rhythms of time and deadlines won't divert gamblers' attention from the important business of losing their money. Similarly, Florida has been acting as if there were no clock running on its...

Anti-casino group holds first rally in Massachusetts

Anti-casino group holds first rally in Massachusetts (November 13, 2007)

A group called CasinofreeMass launched its bid to stop the legalization of casino-style gaming in Massachusetts. About 150 people turned up for the meeting. Almost all of them appeared to oppose plans to legalize gaming in Massachusetts. Gov. Deval...

Mashantucket Tribe, MGM seek casino in Kansas

Mashantucket Tribe, MGM seek casino in Kansas (November 13, 2007)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut and MGM Mirage have formed a partnership for a commercial casino in Kansas. The Chisholm Creek Casino Resort would feature a 250-room hotel, 2,000 slot machines, 50 table games, and food, beverage, retail,...

Eastern Shawnee Tribe eyes new Ohio casino site

Eastern Shawnee Tribe eyes new Ohio casino site (November 13, 2007)

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is eyeing a new location for its proposed casino in Ohio. The tribe has an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Monroe. The city's manager said a 100-acre site near Interstate 75 is being...