Red Lake Nation casinos doing well despite economy

Red Lake Nation casinos doing well despite economy (May 4, 2009)

Some tribes in Minnesota have reported double-digit drops in gaming revenues but the Red Lake Nation is experiencing a boost in business. According to Minnesota Public Radio, profits at Red Lake casinos were up 9 percent in 2008. That...

Arizona tribes report declines in gaming revenues

Arizona tribes report declines in gaming revenues (May 4, 2009)

Arizona tribes saw another drop in gaming revenues in the last quarter, although they appear to have rebounded somewhat. According to the latest report, the tribes shared $22.1 million with the state for the first quarter of 2009, a 9.4...

Credit  ratings down for Connecticut tribal casinos

Credit ratings down for Connecticut tribal casinos (May 4, 2009)

The economy continues to affect Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes and their casinos. Moody's Investors Service downgraded the credit ratings for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, owners of Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM at Foxwoods. The tribe's ratings outlook...

Column: Florida governor pushes for Seminole deal

Column: Florida governor pushes for Seminole deal (May 4, 2009)

"Governor Charlie Crist has gently but firmly raised the stakes in the debate over gaming, saying Sunday that failure to pass a gambling agreement with the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida could translate into line items being vetoed from the...