Florida lawmakers pass bill for Seminole compact

Florida lawmakers pass bill for Seminole compact (May 11, 2009)

The Florida Legislature approved a bill that authorizes a new Class III gaming compact for the Seminole Tribe. The deal preserves slot machines at all seven of the tribe's casinos. But the tribe will have to get rid of blackjack...

Mohegan Tribe still interested in New York casino

Mohegan Tribe still interested in New York casino (May 11, 2009)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is still interested in a casino in New York City but doesn't want to build it. The tribe, however, said it wants to operate the casino at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. ”What we suggested...

Union criticizes Mashantucket casino smoking deal

Union criticizes Mashantucket casino smoking deal (May 11, 2009)

A union that is organizing on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut says the tribe's smoking agreement won't address their concerns. UAW Foxwoods called the agreement " weak, ineffectual and unenforceable." The union said the tribe hasn't addressing smoking...

Editorial: Don't fight tribes on smoking at casinos

Editorial: Don't fight tribes on smoking at casinos (May 11, 2009)

"Now both tribes have reached agreements with Gov. M. Jodi Rell to curtail smoking at their respective casinos, yet Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and some lawmakers continue insisting on a needless legal fight to try to force a complete smoke-free...