NIGA senses recovery in $27B tribal casino industry (04/17)

Tribal casino revenues have fallen in the double digits in some areas but the National Indian Gaming Association feels good days are coming soon. "I think we're starting to see recovery now, but we...

Seminole gaming compact bill passes Florida Senate (04/17)

The Florida Senate voted 27-11 on Thursday in favor of a Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. The deal authorizes slot machines and table games. It calls for the tribe to share an...

Twentynine Palms Band dismisses casino manager (04/17)

The Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians has fired the general manager of the Spotlight 29 Casino in southern California. Raymond DelFiandra said he was told about the decision on Monday. His administrative assistant was...

Alabama-Coushatta Chair: Gaming will help reservation (04/17)

"The national economic downturn touches all of us, but the economic struggles so many Americans now face is one that poses a long-running challenge to members of my tribe, the Alabama-Coushatta of Texas. One in...

Editorial: Drop fight against Mechoopda Tribe's casino (04/17)

"Our view: It's time for the county and the Mechoopda to start talking. The dismissal of Butte County's lawsuit against the Mechoopda tribe in an effort to block a casino near the intersection of Highways...