County won't join lawsuit against Ponca casino (09/04)

The board of supervisors in Pottawattamie County, Iowa voted 4-0 on Wednesday to stay out of litigation over the casino sought by the Ponca Tribe. The state of Iowa and the state of Nebraska already...

Judge invalidates Scotts Valley casino agreement (09/04)

A judge in California invalidated a casino agreement between the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians and the city of Richmond. The tribe agreed to pay $335 million over 20 years for emergency services, roadwork...

Pojoaque Pueblo hosts grand opening for casino (09/04)

Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico brought out the showgirls, a modified Las Vegas sign and the Flying Elvi for the grand opening of its $275 million Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on Wednesday. The...

NIGC tells Seneca Nation to close contested casino (09/04)

The National Indian Gaming Commission issued a notice of violation to the Seneca Nation of New York, telling the tribe to close its off-reservation casino. The notice said the Buffalo Creek Casino in Buffalo...

Massachusetts weighs Wampanoag response (09/04)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick hasn't decided whether to enter into negotiations for a Class III gaming compact with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, a spokesperson said. A letter to Patrick makes the case to start talks...