Commentary: Alabama's love affair with gaming (07/07)

"Alabama’s love affair with gambling leaves it cheating on its own state with mistresses in Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, and in the case of really high rollers, places like Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas. I have...

Tulalip Tribes propose amendments to compact (07/07)

The Washington State Gambling Commission will hold a hearing on Thursday to discuss proposed amendments in the Class III compact with the Tulalip Tribes. In 1999, the tribe signed the first compact with the state....

Cherokee casino transitions to Hard Rock name (07/07)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is about to become a part of the Hard Rock family. The tribe's casino in Catoosa will change its name to the Hard Rock Casino Tulsa. The transition will be...

Connecticut tribes team up to promote casinos (07/07)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe have launched an advertising campaign to promote their casinos in Connecticut. The billboard, print ads and Internet ads are aimed at attracting gamblers who might otherwise...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band set for casino debut (07/07)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians is moving closer to the opening of the tribe's casino in Michigan. An exact date hasn't been specified but the FireKeepers Casino is expected to open in...