BIA publishes approval of 'Big Four' compacts (12/19)

The Class III gaming compacts for four California tribes are being published in the Federal Register today. The "Big Four" compacts are for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of...

Editorial: Diversity economy without casinos (12/19)

"The idea of expanding Connecticut's casino industry was raised by Arthur Wright, a University of Connecticut professor emeritus of economics, during a discussion of the 2008 issue of The Connecticut Economy journal which Wright edits....

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation reaches Illinois deal (12/19)

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation of Kansas has reached an agreement for Class II gaming on ancestral land in Illinois. The tribe reached the agreement with the DeKalb County Board. The MidWeek News publishes details...

Catawba Nation blames lottery for killing bingo (12/19)

The Catawba Nation says its thriving bingo operation was killed by the South Carolina lottery. The tribe was doing well until the state legalized the lottery in 2002. After that, bingo profits dropped in...

Cowlitz Tribe cuts off enrollment after surge (12/19)

It's harder to get into the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington these days. Only newborns who can show they are a lineal descendant from a tribal member can enroll. And it has to be done...