Blog: A glimpse of Menominee  casino at Mohegan

Blog: A glimpse of Menominee casino at Mohegan (September 3, 2008)

"To visit the Mohegan Sun resort in Uncasville, Conn., is to catch a glimpse of Kenosha's future. Outstanding craftsmanship performed by local workers. Impeccable service by well-paid employees. Top-quality entertainment that draws visitors to the area and other nearby attractions....

California Bingo:  A story about tribes, priests and...

California Bingo: A story about tribes, priests and... (September 3, 2008)

"This is a story about how laws are made in California. It's about poor kids in Los Angeles who lack tuition for parochial school, and disabled kids in Sacramento whose beloved therapy program is threatened. It's about casino tribes,...

Wisconsin tribes see 7.3 percent rise in revenues

Wisconsin tribes see 7.3 percent rise in revenues (September 3, 2008)

Wisconsin tribes saw a 7.3 percent increase in gaming revenues in 2007, according to the latest Indian Gaming Industry Report. The tribes beat the national growth rate of 5 percent. Economist Alan Meister attributed the increase to a jump in...

Eastern Cherokee chief vetoes vote on alcohol at casino

Eastern Cherokee chief vetoes vote on alcohol at casino (September 3, 2008)

The leader of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians in North Carolina says liquor should remain illegal on the reservation. The tribal council authorized a referendum to sell liquor at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. But Chief Michell Hicks vetoed the...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe seeks compact talks

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe seeks compact talks (September 3, 2008)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will formally ask Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) to negotiate a Class III gaming compact. The tribe is still in the land-into-trust process to acquire a casino site. But chairman Shawn Hendricks said the time...