NIGC denies 'conspiracy' on Class II regulations (08/11)

National Indian Gaming Commission Chairman Phil Hogen is rejecting criticism that he is trying to make changes in the Class II industry without going through the regulatory process. In June, Hogen withdrew two controversial regulations...

Q&A: Lawyer Howard Dickstein on Indian gaming (08/11)

The Sacramento Bee interviews Howard Dickstein, an attorney who represents a small group of tribes in California, about Indian gaming issues in the state. Q: "Two major casino tribes, Viejas and Pechanga, recently announced layoffs...

BIA predicts Cowlitz casino decision by December (08/11)

A decision on the casino sought by the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington won't be ready until December at the earliest, a Bureau of Indian Affairsofficial said. The BIA issued a final environmental impact statement in...

Three California tribes share $65.1M with state (08/11)

In just four months, three tribes have contributed $65.1 million in gaming revenues to the state of California. The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Agua Caliente Band...

Massachusetts governor waits on compact talks (08/11)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) is not ready to negotiate a Class III gaming compact with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, a spokesperson said. Patrick supports gaming but wants the tribe to operate one under his...