Editorial: The right deal for Gun Lake casino

Editorial: The right deal for Gun Lake casino (February 19, 2009)

"The state Legislature's hand was forced after the U.S. Supreme Court gave a big win to the Gun Lake band of Pottawatomi Indians in the tribe's push to build an Allegan County casino. The state Senate was right to approve...

Auburn Community to resume work on casino hotel

Auburn Community to resume work on casino hotel (February 19, 2009)

The United Auburn Indian Community of California will resume work on a hotel at its casino. The tribe halted construction at the Thunder Valley Casino amid the downturn in the economy. Work will start up in mid-April but the...

Letter: Rumsey Band casino a boost to economy

Letter: Rumsey Band casino a boost to economy (February 19, 2009)

"I am writing to take issue with Corky Faciutto's comments in the Jan. 27 Daily Democrat about the jobs provided by Cache Creek Casino Resort. I have lived in the Capay Valley for 28 years and have worked at the...

Tohono O'odham Nation touts off-reservation casino

Tohono O'odham Nation touts off-reservation casino (February 19, 2009)

The Tohono O'odham Nation says its proposed off-reservation casino will benefit the tribe and the Phoenix area. The tribe wants to build a $500 million-$600 million resort in Glendale. The resort would create 1,400 direct jobs and thousands of...

Pala Band expands casino amid economic concerns

Pala Band expands casino amid economic concerns (February 19, 2009)

The Pala Band of Mission Indians of California expects to open a major expansion of its casino by the end of May. The tribe began work on the Pala Casino Spa and Resort last December. Officials are concerned about...