Fourth union seeks to organize at Pequot casino (04/10)

The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union plans to organize at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The union seeks to represent about 1,250 food and beverage workers...

Opinion: Put an end to Indian gaming 'monopoly' (04/10)

"Few people realize that San Diego County is arguably the gambling capital of California. We have five first-rate hotel/casinos plus another three smaller casinos. More casinos are on the planning board. All are owned by...

9th Circuit hears California compact dispute (04/10)

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in a gaming compact case involving the Rincon Band of Mission Indians and the Colusa Band of Wintun Indians. The tribes signed compacts in 1999 that...

Shingle Springs Band to hire 1,750 for new casino (04/10)

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians in California plans to hire about 1,750 for its new casino. The Red Hawk Casino opens this fall. Applications are being accepted online and at locations in the...

Navajo Nation hires firms to build first casino (04/10)

The Navajo Nation has hired two firms to build its first casino in New Mexico. The Killian Group of Cos. and Kennedy Wendel will manage and build the facility in Church Rock, near Gallup. Construction...