Osage Nation breaks ground on seventh casino (11/27)

The Osage Nation of Oklahoma broke ground on its seventh gaming facility on Monday. The $14 million, 35,000-square-foot casino is located near Ponca City. "We're taking advantage of a market that we know is...

Letter: Vote on Graton Rancheria casino (11/27)

"I write to clarify certain points regarding the proposal to put an advisory measure on the June ballot to allow Sonoma County voters an opportunity to weigh in on the Graton Rancheria casino in Rohnert...

Editorial: Negotiate compact with Poarch Creeks (11/27)

"Most years, the question of expanded gambling comes up in the Alabama Legislature and seldom gets very far. But with a new year and a new session looming, state government faces potential trouble in the...

Union pleased with vote at Mashantucket casino (11/27)

The United Auto Workers says a successful drive at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will lead to unions at other tribal casinos. The UAW won 60 percent of...

NIGC investigates Seminole use of gaming funds (11/27)

The National Indian Gaming Commission has an ongoing investigation into the use of gaming revenues by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The agency has known for several years of lavish spending by tribal officials. The...

Gov. Schwarzenegger backs disputed compacts (11/27)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is taking a more public stance on four gaming compacts that are being put to a statewide vote. Schwarzenegger recently filed arguments against the four ballot measures. Voters are...

Editorial: Florida governor an 'Indian giver' (11/27)

"Charlie Crist, the self-anointed “People’s Governor,” has decided that he, and he alone, is entitled to negotiate a gambling agreement with the Seminole Tribe. The “compact” may be the best deal available. But since...

Quapaw Tribe says casino land is held in trust (11/27)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma says the land where it plans a $200 million casino is held in trust. Chairman John Berrey reassured officials in Cherokee County, Kansas, that plans for the casino are...