Iowa to sue NIGC over Ponca Tribe's casino (06/09)

The state of Iowa will be filing a lawsuit against the National Indian Gaming Commission in hopes of stopping the Ponca Tribe from building a casino. Attorney general Tom Miller said the tribe promised not...

Couple sues Barona Band over bedbugs at casino (06/09)

A non-Indian couple in California is trying to get the state courts to hear a lawsuit against the Barona Band of Mission Indians. Gloria and Robert Chisley stayed at the Barona Resort & Casino...

Editorial: 'Mess' over electronic bingo machines (06/09)

"In the first three months of 2008, charity bingo operators in Sacramento County say they took in a combined $1.5 million for local charities. The money was used to fund school band programs and sports...

Oklahoma governor opposes Shawnee casino (06/09)

Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry (D) has joined opposition to the casino sought by the Shawnee Tribe. Henry sent a letter to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on Friday. It said the tribe's proposed casino would hurt...

Jodi Rave: NIGC won't give up on Class II changes (06/09)

"A National Indian Gaming Commission regulatory proposal that could have cost tribes across the country more than a billion dollars a year is on hold, but not likely to go away. On Friday, NIGC...