NIGC publishes Class II rules and withdrawals

NIGC publishes Class II rules and withdrawals (October 10, 2008)

The National Indian Gaming Commission published two final rules for Class II gaming and withdrew two others in notices in today's Federal Register. The agency published a final rule for Minimum Internal Control Standards and final rule for Technical Standards....

Column: Seminole casino a safe bet in slow times

Column: Seminole casino a safe bet in slow times (October 10, 2008)

"The Dow dipped below 10,000 for the first time since 2004. Banks are failing. Oil prices are tanking. Gold and silver may prove to be lackluster solutions and the value of our dollar is despicable. Is the big bailout going...

Spokane Tribe slams GOP gaming ads as racist

Spokane Tribe slams GOP gaming ads as racist (October 10, 2008)

The Spokane Tribe of Washington says Republicans are running "misleading and racially charged" ads about gaming. The Building Industry Association of Washington and the Republican Governors Association are running several ads that criticize Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) for making a...

Jamul Band sues  state over road to new casino

Jamul Band sues state over road to new casino (October 10, 2008)

The Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians is suing the California Department of Transportation in federal court over roadwork to the tribe's proposed casino. The tribe plans to widen a road and add a traffic light on a highway leading...

Mashantucket casino employees await fate

Mashantucket casino employees await fate (October 10, 2008)

Gaming employees of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut find out next week if they are among the 700 people who will be losing their jobs. Citing declining revenues and the downturn in the national economy, the tribe is...

Seminole Tribe cites strong gaming market

Seminole Tribe cites strong gaming market (October 10, 2008)

TheSeminole Tribe of Florida isn't affected by the downturn in the national economy, a gaming official said. Tribes in California and Connecticut, two of the largest markets in the U.S., have seen revenues fall. Even Nevada is reporting huge decreases....