Editorial: Flip-flop on casino liquor expansion (03/11)

"It's not worth it. Drop the idea. That is what this newspaper had to say last week about Gov. M. Jodi Rell's proposal to allow around-the-clock liquor sales at the state's Indian-owned casinos to boost...

Opinion: A better deal with Seminole Tribe (03/11)

"The Tallahassee Democrat voiced editorial support for a compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, saying it should win the approval of the Legislature. The South Florida Gaming Coalition agrees with the Democrat that a...

Seneca Nation goes around DOI in off-reservation bid (03/11)

The Seneca Nation plans to bypass the Interior Department for a proposed off-reservation casino in the Catskills of New York. The tribe will first gain support among state officials, including Gov. David Paterson (D), for...

Spokane Tribe pushes off-reservation casino (03/11)

The Spokane Tribe is moving forward with a proposed off-reservation casino in Washington. The tribe wants 145 acres placed in trust for a $130 million casino and hotel. The project would generate an estimated 2,100...

County debates Enterprise Rancheria casino (03/11)

The board of supervisors in Yuba County, California, agreed on Tuesday to send a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs that speaks favorably of the proposed Enterprise Rancheria casino. The letter says the casino...

Financing for New York City casino falls through (03/11)

Plans for a casino at a racetrack in New York City have fallen through due to lack of financing. Delaware Northof Buffalo won the license to operate the slot machine facility at the Aqueduct Racetrack....