Iowa sues NIGC to block Ponca Tribe's casino

Iowa sues NIGC to block Ponca Tribe's casino (August 25, 2008)

The state of Iowa made good on its threat to sue the National Indian Gaming Commission over the Ponca Tribe's proposed casino. The state says the NIGC previously said the tribe could not open a casino on 5 acres in...

Prairie Island Tribe opens $50M casino expansion

Prairie Island Tribe opens $50M casino expansion (August 25, 2008)

The Prairie Island Indian Community of Minnesota debuted a $50 million expansion of its casino on Friday. The tribe renovated and expanded the hotel at the Treasure Island Resort and Casino. A family entertainment center, bowling facility, event center...

Rookie Gambler: Five tribal casinos in one night

Rookie Gambler: Five tribal casinos in one night (August 25, 2008)

"I had seen the casinos numerous times, rising into Sunday-morning skies, but I had never seen their neon against the dark hillsides on a Saturday night, never mind from a seat at one of their tables. Sure, I blew...

Editorial: Veto expansion of  bingo  in California

Editorial: Veto expansion of bingo in California (August 25, 2008)

"Every session of the Legislature offers several examples of some big interest groups ganging up to kick the stuffing out of a smaller interest group. In this session, the premier example centers on the seemingly innocuous game of bingo. The...