Navajo Nation boosts slot machines at casino

Navajo Nation boosts slot machines at casino (March 30, 2009)

The Navajo Nation is already expanding its first casino, just a few months after opening the facility. The tribe added 135 new slot machines to the Fire Rock Navajo Casino near Gallup, New Mexico. That brings the total number of...

Site for Pinoleville  Band's casino an unknown

Site for Pinoleville Band's casino an unknown (March 30, 2009)

The Pinoleville Band of Pomo Indians cleared a major step by signing a gaming compact with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) last week but there are still some hurdles to clear before the tribe opens its first casino. The biggest...

Muscogee  Nation set for debut of $195M casino

Muscogee Nation set for debut of $195M casino (March 30, 2009)

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma will open a $195 million casino to the public tomorrow. The tribe broke ground on the River Spirit Casino four years ago. "I've been in it from the beginning," Chief A.D. Ellis told...

Jamul Band 'safe' from land-into-trust decision

Jamul Band 'safe' from land-into-trust decision (March 30, 2009)

The Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians won't be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, Chairman Kenneth Meza said. The tribe plans to build a casino on its 6-acre reservation in southern California. The land is...

Tulalip Tribes see drop in gaming revenues

Tulalip Tribes see drop in gaming revenues (March 30, 2009)

The Tulalip Tribes of Washington cut budget this year after seeing a drop in gaming revenues. Chairman Mel Sheldon said revenues at its casinos started to drop in October 2008. But the tribe isn't planning to make any job cuts....