North Dakota governor opposes more gaming (06/22)

North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven (R) won't be supporting off-reservation gaming, a spokesperson said. Hoeven's support will be needed if the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians wants approval for a casino in Grand Forks....

Lobbying intensifies on Internet gaming bill (06/22)

Groups on both sides of the Internet gaming debate are spending big in Washington, D.C., this year. The Poker Players Alliance spent $430,000 in the first three months of the year while the Interactive Gaming...

Wisconsin GOP lawmaker wants casino smoking ban (06/22)

A Wisconsin Republican says tribal casinos should ban smoking. The state's ban on smoking in public places goes into effect in July 2010. State Rep. Dean Kaufert (R) said it should include Indian Country. "It's...

Editorial: Casino road paved with good intentions (06/22)

"The opening and dedication of a new public works project usually is an opportunity for fanfare, with speeches and proclamations followed by a ceremonious ribbon-cutting. But next Tuesday's ceremony celebrating the opening of the...