Opinion: California tribes win compact case

Opinion: California tribes win compact case (September 19, 2008)

"In a win for California gaming tribes, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug. 9 revived two gaming device licensing suits brought by the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community and the Rincon Band...

Seneca gaming official under federal investigation

Seneca gaming official under federal investigation (September 19, 2008)

The board of directors for the Seneca Nation's gaming corporation has asked its vice chairman to step down after being linked to a federal investigation. But Bergal Mitchell III of the Seneca Gaming Corporation is refusing to step down, saying...

Navajo Nation delays  first casino by two months

Navajo Nation delays first casino by two months (September 19, 2008)

The Navajo Nation has delayed the opening of its first casino by two months. The $22 million Fire Rock Casino in Church Rock, New Mexico, was due to open October 15. But delays attributed to the state and to...

NIGC releases five-year strategic plan

NIGC releases five-year strategic plan (September 19, 2008)

The National Indian Gaming Commission released its first-ever strategic plan on Thursday. The plan took longer than expected to develop, NIGC Chairman Phil Hogen said in a letter to tribal leaders. He is asking for comments on it by October...

Massachusetts casino task force seeks members

Massachusetts casino task force seeks members (September 19, 2008)

A casino task force in Massachusetts is opening the doors to more local governments even though its current members aren't showing up for meetings. Interest in the Regional Task Force on Casino Impacts has dropped in recent months. So the...