Mohegan Tribe watching sports-betting lawsuit

Mohegan Tribe watching sports-betting lawsuit (April 6, 2009)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut could benefit from a lawsuit that seeks to overturn a federal ban against sports betting. The lawsuit was filed in New Jersey by a state lawmaker. If successful, it could lead to sports betting at...

Editorial: Restore  gaming  rights  for Texas tribes

Editorial: Restore gaming rights for Texas tribes (April 6, 2009)

"El Paso looks to have some committee clout, and we expect it to be used, when casino gambling bills will be discussed Wednesday in the Texas Legislature. Proponents and opponents will appear before the House Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee...

Opinion: Drop  dreams of  off-reservation casino

Opinion: Drop dreams of off-reservation casino (April 6, 2009)

"One year — maybe this year or the year after that — the political, social and economic stars will finally align and allow Sullivan County to take hold of its elusive casino grail. Well, guess what, folks? Reality time. It's...

Opinion: Tigua casino and women's voting rights

Opinion: Tigua casino and women's voting rights (April 6, 2009)

"If you hang around the Texas Legislature long enough — usually about 45 minutes or so will do it — you're likely to see something unlikely. Recent highlight from the Department of the Unlikely: Female lawmakers emerging from a closed-door...

Editorial: First Seminole compact a winning deal

Editorial: First Seminole compact a winning deal (April 6, 2009)

"Gov. Charlie Crist made a mistake in 2007 by signing a gambling compact with the Seminole Indian Tribe without legislative approval. But after months of legislative discussion, Crist's deal with the tribe is starting to look like Florida's best option...