Seminole Tribe denies rumors of another casino

Seminole Tribe denies rumors of another casino (April 27, 2009)

The Seminole Tribe has no plans for a casino in Hudson, Florida, a spokesperson said. Rumors have the tribe opening a Hard Rock in the city. But the tribe doesn't have any trust land there so it would be "next...

Connecticut tribes battle casino smoking ban

Connecticut tribes battle casino smoking ban (April 27, 2009)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are preparing for a major battle if the state tries to ban smoking at their casinos. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe say a proposed bill threatens their sovereignty. Both say...

Column: Beloved bingo under attack in Alabama

Column: Beloved bingo under attack in Alabama (April 27, 2009)

"Confession time: I love bingo. Not the kind that everyone's talking about these days -- i.e., the kind Gov. Bob Riley says involves slot machines masquerading as bingo. I love the kind I used to play as a kid, with...

Salazar pushed to approve off-reservation casinos

Salazar pushed to approve off-reservation casinos (April 27, 2009)

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) wants Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to approve off-reservation casinos in New York. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Band of Mohican Indians, sought approval to open casinos in the Catskills, about 90...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band  readies first casino

Nottawaseppi Huron Band readies first casino (April 27, 2009)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians will open Michigan's 22nd casino this summer. The FireKeepers Casino is located along a major highway. It will feature machines, table games and poker tables and five dining options. "This gives us income...