McCain goofs on NIGC name at EchoHawk hearing (05/15)

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Wisconsin smoking ban won't affect tribal casinos (05/15)

Correction: The bill is about smoking in Wisconsin, not Minnesota as incorrectly stated before. A bill that bans smoking in public places won't affect tribal casinos in Wisconsin. Tribes could pass their own smoking laws...

Editorial: Stop fighting Mechoopda casino bid (05/15)

"Butte County keeps spending taxpayer money on a losing bet. It's time to stop fighting and start talking. Butte County supervisors decided to gamble with taxpayer money. So far they are more than $300,000 in...

Seneca Nation plans temporary off-reservation casino (05/15)

The Seneca Nation plans to open a temporary casino in the Catskills region of New York, the tribe's gaming partner said. Once the tribe wins Congressional approval, a temporary facility could be open within five...