City votes against Cloverdale Rancheria casino

City votes against Cloverdale Rancheria casino (May 15, 2008)

The city council in Cloverdale, California, voted 4-0 on a resolution against the casino sought by the Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians. The tribe wants to build a casino on about 80 acres in the city. Sealaska, an Alaska Native...

Editorial: Premature compact for North Fork casino

Editorial: Premature compact for North Fork casino (May 15, 2008)

"Proponents of the ill-advised Highway 99 Indian casino in Madera County may have overplayed their hand when they cut an early deal with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on a revenue-sharing agreement with the state. The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians...

Mohegan Tribe starts work on casino expansion

Mohegan Tribe starts work on casino expansion (May 15, 2008)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut broke ground on the final project of a $925 million casino expansion. The $682 million "Earth" expansion will bring a House of Blues music hall and a hotel with House of Blues-themed rooms to...

Shinnecock Nation touts benefits of casino

Shinnecock Nation touts benefits of casino (May 15, 2008)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York isn't waiting for federal recognition to pursue plans for a casino. Tribal leaders touted the benefits of Indian gaming at a meeting with the Suffolk County Legislature. They cited jobs, revenues and economic...

Massachusetts lawmakers revive casino plan

Massachusetts lawmakers revive casino plan (May 15, 2008)

Republican lawmakers in Massachusetts are reviving legislation to legalize three commercial casinos. The lawmakers plan to include the casino legislation in the state budget. The Senate will vote on the budget next week. The House rejected the casino proposal in...