City hopes to sway EchoHawk on off-reservation casino (06/05)

Officials in Glendale, Arizona, say they will press Larry EchoHawk, the new leader of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to reject the off-reservation casino sought by the Tohono O’odham Nation. If EchoHawk doesn't bite,...

Oklahoma tribes attract gamblers from nearby states (06/05)

Oklahoma tribes are drawing gamblers from Texas, Kansas and Arkansas, where gaming options are limited. The Chickasaw Nation owns a large casino near the Texas border. WinStar World Casino is undergoing a renovation that will...

Colville Tribes begin work on larger casino structure (06/05)

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington began work on a larger, temporary casino last week. The $7.4 million, 36,000 square-foot structure replaces the Mill Bay Casino. The tribe will hire another...

Eastern Cherokees approve alcohol sales at casino (06/05)

Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians voted 1,847 to 1,301 to approve the sale of alcohol at the North Carolina tribe's casino. All but one precinct on the reservation approved the referendum, The...