City opinion backs Burt Lake Band casino bid (02/27)

The Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians can pursue a casino under state law, according to an opinion from the attorney for the city of Sturgis, Michigan. The tribe's lack of federal recognition...

Editorial: Ethics and gaming for South Dakota tribe (02/27)

"State Rep. Kristi Noem this week has raised a question about the ethics of a member of the South Dakota Senate. As Sen. Scott Heidepriem pushed a resolution that would let South Dakota voters allow...

Editorial: Texas seeks to keep gamblers at home (02/27)

"A non-scientific perusal of the vehicle license tags in the parking lots of Oklahoma tribal gaming casinos shows an abundance of Texans partaking in the games. Texans want in on the other end of the...

Grant to help laid off casino workers in Connecticut (02/27)

An $880,286 federal grant will help people who were laid off from the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Last fall, the tribe eliminated about 700 jobs, or about 7 percent of the...

Judge rules in Little Traverse casino payment case (02/27)

A judge in Michigan has struck down a formula used to distribute casino payments from the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Under its Class III gaming compact, the tribe shares 2 percent of...