Gaming opponents seek delay on Gun Lake casino

Gaming opponents seek delay on Gun Lake casino (April 30, 2008)

A group called the Michigan Gambling Opposition plans to seek a stay of a federal appeals court decision that allows the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians to open a casino. MichGO filed a lawsuit to stop the Bureau of...

Soft opening for Northern Arapaho Tribe's casino

Soft opening for Northern Arapaho Tribe's casino (April 30, 2008)

The Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming held a soft opening on Tuesday for the Wind River Casino in Riverton. The 45,000-square-foot casino features gift shop, restaurant, cafe conference and VIP room. It employs over 425 people on the Wind...

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes plan three new casinos

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes plan three new casinos (April 30, 2008)

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Idaho announced plans for two new casinos on the Fort Hall Reservation. This summer, the tribe will break ground on a small casino in Fort Hall. But an even bigger resort -- with a water park,...

Controversy over new California compacts

Controversy over new California compacts (April 30, 2008)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) can't seem to catch a break over his tribal gaming compacts. In February, four of his agreements were the subject of a costly statewide referendum. Voters approved the compacts but one key lawmaker is already...

Editorial: Ratify gaming compacts in Florida

Editorial: Ratify gaming compacts in Florida (April 30, 2008)

"Should Gov. Charlie Crist have unilateral authority to sign a compact with an Indian tribe or another state? No. The Florida Legislature is the policy-making branch of state government. The governor may negotiate a compact, but lawmakers should have...