Oneida Nation accused of discrimination at casino

Oneida Nation accused of discrimination at casino (March 4, 2008)

The Oneida Nation of New York discriminates against non-Indian employees, a lawsuit claims. Marcus Smith worked at the bingo hall at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. He claims he was fired by the Indian manager because he complained of...

Mashantucket Tribe starts booking for new hotel

Mashantucket Tribe starts booking for new hotel (March 4, 2008)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut began accepting reservations for its new hotel, set to open in May. Within the first few hours, the MGM Grand at Foxwoods already had nearly 200 reservations. The hotel has 825 rooms and...

California gaming compacts still being disputed

California gaming compacts still being disputed (March 4, 2008)

California voters approved four gaming compacts a month ago but there's still some disagreement about some key provisions. The compacts require the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians...

St. Croix Band fears denial of off-reservation casino

St. Croix Band fears denial of off-reservation casino (March 4, 2008)

The St. Croix Band of Lake Superior Chippewa fears a new Bush administration policy will lead to rejection of its off-reservation casino in Beloit, Wisconsin. Chairwoman Hazel Hindsley testified at a House Natural Resources Committee hearing last week on...

Santa Ysabel Band behind on gaming payments

Santa Ysabel Band behind on gaming payments (March 4, 2008)

The Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueño Indians has failed to make over $400,000 in gaming payments to San Diego County and owes an undisclosed amount to the state of California. The tribe opened the Santa Ysabel Casino and Resort...