NIGC Vacancy -- Apply Now! (02/14)

National Indian Gaming Commission Chairman Phil Hogen just said applications are still being accepted for the third position on the commission due to the retirement of Chuck Choney, a member of the Comanche Tribe...

California tribes open annual gaming conference (02/14)

The 13th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference> kicked off in Palm Springs, California, on Wednesday. Richard Milanovich, the chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, welcomed tribal leaders to the Palm Springs...

Major lobbying effort on off-reservation casinos (02/14)

The House Natural Resources Committee on Thursday approved legislation for two off-reservation casinos in Michigan. H.R. 2176 and H.R. 4115 settle land claims for the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Sault Ste. Marie...

Editorial: No to off-reservation casinos in Michigan (02/14)

"Among John Engler's last acts as governor of Michigan -- on Dec. 30, 2002, to be precise -- was approving a land claim settlement with two Upper Peninsula Indian tribes that gave them rights to...

House panel sets hearing on Class II regulations (02/14)

The House Natural Resources Committee is holding a field hearing in Oklahoma to discuss pending gaming regulations. The National Indian Gaming Commission is proposing rules to clarify the difference between Class II games like bingo...

Santa Ysabel Band late with gaming payments (02/14)

The San Ysabel Band of Diegueño Indians has fallen behind in its gaming payments to San Diego County, California. The tribe's 2003 compact requires payments to the county for the impacts of its Santa Ysabel...