Bill in California authorizes online poker games

Bill in California authorizes online poker games (June 18, 2009)

Tribes would be able to offer online poker games under a bill being considered in California. Tribes with Class III gaming compacts would be allowed to offer the games. So would non-Indian card clubs, a supporter of the bill said....

Cherokee Nation changes name of gaming company

Cherokee Nation changes name of gaming company (June 18, 2009)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma has changed the name of the corporation that oversees its casinos. Cherokee Nation Enterprises will now be known as Cherokee Nation Entertainment. "We went through an official name change, so you’ll see that as we...

Editorial: Good news for Blue Lake casino hotel

Editorial: Good news for Blue Lake casino hotel (June 18, 2009)

"It's with a strong sense of joy and relief that we report this week that the Blue Lake Rancheria has completed a major construction project. The Blue Lake Casino Hotel is now ready to open its doors. The 102-room facility,...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe seeks new casino deal

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe seeks new casino deal (June 18, 2009)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts hopes to negotiate a new casino deal after an economic feasibility study indicated the market wasn't as large as originally expected. New tribal leaders commissioned the study after discovering a 2006 letter from the...

Mohegan Tribe cuts seven casino manager jobs

Mohegan Tribe cuts seven casino manager jobs (June 18, 2009)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has eliminated seven casino manager jobs in a move to improve efficiency. The positions at Mohegan Sun were at the director level or above. At least one senior vice president was let go. ”It's been...