Neighbors keep close eye on Jamul  casino work

Neighbors keep close eye on Jamul casino work (June 23, 2008)

The Jamul Indian Village is building a casino entirely within its reservation boundaries but nearby residents are stalking the small California tribe tribe's every move. Casino opponents take pictures of every minor change on the reservation. Through constant e-mails,...

Battle set over Michigan off-reservation casino bills

Battle set over Michigan off-reservation casino bills (June 23, 2008)

The House will vote this week on two highly controversial off-reservation gaming bills. H.R.2176 and H.R.4115 settle land claims for the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, respectively. The bills allow the tribe...

Fort Sill Apache Tribe alleges NIGC intimidation

Fort Sill Apache Tribe alleges NIGC intimidation (June 23, 2008)

The Fort Sill Apache Tribeof Oklahoma says the National Indian Gaming Commission is intimidating some of the largest tribal casino vendors. The tribe was getting ready to install Class II machines at a facility in New Mexico when "somebody"...

Seminole Tribe hires 700 for first table games

Seminole Tribe hires 700 for first table games (June 23, 2008)

TheSeminole Tribe has hired 700 dealers for the debut of table games at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The tribe is offering poker, blackjack, mini-baccarat, pai gow and Let It Ride at 71 tables. The...

Seneca Nation offers raise to gaming employees

Seneca Nation offers raise to gaming employees (June 23, 2008)

Citing rising gas prices, the Seneca Nation of New York has given 3,700 gaming employees a $500 raise. The raise was given to casino and hospitality workers who earn less than $40,000 a year. “With expenses increasing, we wanted to...