Iowa to sue NIGC over Ponca Tribe's casino

Iowa to sue NIGC over Ponca Tribe's casino (June 9, 2008)

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 to use the 5-acre site...

Couple sues Barona Band over bedbugs at casino

Couple sues Barona Band over bedbugs at casino (June 9, 2008)

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 in August 2005. They say...

Editorial: 'Mess' over electronic bingo machines

Editorial: 'Mess' over electronic bingo machines (June 9, 2008)

"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 activities, among other things. About...

Oklahoma governor opposes Shawnee casino

Oklahoma governor opposes Shawnee casino (June 9, 2008)

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 the nearby Remington Park racetrack....

Jodi Rave: NIGC won't give up  on Class II changes

Jodi Rave: NIGC won't give up on Class II changes (June 9, 2008)

"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 Chairman Philip Hogen said he...