Arizona tribes install smoke clearing systems (06/13)

Smoking is legal at Arizona's 22 tribal casinos but that doesn't mean customers have to put up with hazy rooms. Several tribes have installed state-of-the-art smoke clearing systems at their facilities. "It's a business...

Oregon court allows challenge to gaming compact (06/13)

The Oregon Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit that challenges a Class III gaming compact for the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. A group called People Against a Casino Town questions...

Cardrooms seek new Cowlitz casino study (06/13)

Non-Indian cardrooms want the Bureau of Indian Affairs to conduct a new environmental impact statement for the casino sought by the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington. The BIA issued a final EIS for the casino last...

Colorado River Indian Tribes lay off casino employees (06/13)

The Colorado River Indian Tribes laid off about 70 employees at the BlueWater Resort & Casino in Parker, Arizona. The tribe cited the "declining economy and reduced patron counts" in making the cuts. "Like...

Washington governor rakes in tribal donations (06/13)

Tribes in Washington have donated more than $650,000 to Democrats since Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) killed a gaming compact they opposed, The Seattle Times reports. Tribes have donated $49,000 directly to Gregoire since 2004. An...