Seneca president wants to leave gaming board

Seneca president wants to leave gaming board (March 19, 2009)

The leader of the Seneca Nation of New York no longer wants to serve on the board for the tribe's gaming corporation. President Barry E. Snyder Sr. was removed as chairman of the Seneca Gaming Corp. board last week. His...

Mohegan Tribe promotes   Massachusetts casino

Mohegan Tribe promotes Massachusetts casino (March 19, 2009)

The Mohegan Tribe wants to build a smaller version of its casino in Connecticut in a neighboring state. Mohegan Sun, chief executive Mitchell Etess said a casino in western Massachusetts will boost the economy. He said the state shouldn't limit...

Oregon Radio: Tribal gaming not recession proof

Oregon Radio: Tribal gaming not recession proof (March 19, 2009)

"It doesn’t look like we’re in a deep recession at the Chinook Winds tribal casino on the Oregon Coast. On a pleasant Friday afternoon, parking spaces are scarce outside. And inside, the large gaming floor is bustling. One casino...

Blog: Republican wants $1M from Seminole gaming

Blog: Republican wants $1M from Seminole gaming (March 19, 2009)

"Sen. Dennis Jones, who chairs the Senate’s Regulated Industries Committee, said the Senate is setting a high goal for a retooled Seminole gambling compact: $1 billion in annual income for the state. “This issue has the potential of creating $1...

Mississippi Choctaws laid off 70 casino employees

Mississippi Choctaws laid off 70 casino employees (March 19, 2009)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians laid off 77 casino employees in its latest round of job cuts. The jobs were eliminated with the shortening of hours at the Golden Moon Casino. The facility is only open on weekends. The...