California bill seeks to restrict tribal gaming sites (04/03)

A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that seeks to limit where a tribe can open an Indian gaming facility. SB1695 was introduced by Sen. Dean Florez, a Democrat. He is apparently targeting the...

NLRB allows union vote at Mashantucket casino (04/03)

The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday authorized the International Union of Operating Engineers to hold a union election at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. NLRB Regional Director...

House committee rejects off-reservation casino bills (04/03)

The House Judiciary Committee voted down two off-reservation gaming bills at a markup on Wednesday. The vote against H.R. 2176, a bill for the Bay Mills Indian Community, was 29-0. The vote against H.R. 4115,...

Cowlitz Tribe criticizes city's lawsuit against NIGC (04/03)

The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington says a lawsuit against the National Indian Gaming Commission is “frivolous” and a waste of money, The Longview Daily News reported. The tribe wants to build a $510 million...

Woman killed after abduction from Tunica-Biloxi casino (04/03)

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is helping investigate the abduction and subsequent death of a woman who was visiting the Paragon Casino Resort. Janaver Distefano, 65, was last seen at the casino on Saturday morning....