Hundreds seek jobs at Quechan Nation casino

Hundreds seek jobs at Quechan Nation casino (December 10, 2008)

The Quechan Nation plans to hire 1,000 people for its new casino. The Quechan Casino Resort near Yuma, Arizona, is expected to open in February 2009. The job center for the facility debuted yesterday and was swarmed by hundreds...

Legislation seeks to boost Shinnecock casino

Legislation seeks to boost Shinnecock casino (December 10, 2008)

Lawmakers in New York are introducing a bill that seeks to help the Shinnecock Nation open a casino. The bill creates an 11-member task force to identify sites for a potential casino. Locations within 75 miles of the tribe's reservation...

Navajo Nation ramps  up casino operating   hours

Navajo Nation ramps up casino operating hours (December 10, 2008)

The Navajo Nation is ramping up the operating hours of its first casino. The Fire Rock Casino near Gallup, New Mexico, is currently open from 8am to 4am every day. But after this week, it will be operating 24...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band busy building casino

Nottawaseppi Huron Band busy building casino (December 10, 2008)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians is pouring millions of dollars into the Michigan economy with its first gaming facility. Work on the $300 million FireKeepers Casino began in May. Local firms are getting a big share...

Florida committee offers deal to Seminole Tribe

Florida committee offers deal to Seminole Tribe (December 10, 2008)

A special committee set up by the Florida Legislature is already offering a new Class III deal to the Seminole Tribe. The tribe would still be able to operate slot machines but not card games. A lawyer for the tribe...