Not all tribes oppose BIA off-reservation policy (01/11)

Not all tribes are upset with the Bush administration's new policy that restricts off-reservation gaming. An attorney for the Cayuga Nation of New York said the policy will stop reservation shopping. "We see it as...

Miccosukee Tribe delays Class III discussions (01/11)

Citing ongoing legal issues, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida has delayed talks over Class III gaming. The tribe is entitled to certain forms of Class III games, the Interior Department said in a November 17,...

Opinion: Seminole compact won't benefit students (01/11)

"Last month's announcement of the agreement between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida touts yet another important advancement for education funding through expanded gambling. It reported that the state is to...

Hannahville Indian Community won't stop casino bid (01/11)

A spokesperson for the Hannahville Indian Community said the tribe will continue plans for an off-reservation casino in Romulus, Michigan, despite being rejected by the Bush administration last week. The tribe asked the Bureau of...

Big Sandy Rancheria casino expansion stirs debate (01/11)

The Big Sandy Rancheria Band of Western Mono Indians is planning to expand its small casino but not everyone is happy with the work. The tribe operates the Mono Wind Casino on its reservation. Exploratory...

Wyandotte Nation dedicates Kansas City casino (01/11)

After years of court battles, the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma dedicated its new casino in Kansas on Thursday. The 7th Street Casino is located on trust land in downtown Kansas City. The 20,000-square-foot ,...