Connecticut tribes not happy with slot revenues

Connecticut tribes not happy with slot revenues (July 16, 2009)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes don't seem to be making any ground in reversing their decline in slot machine revenues. Slot revenues at Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods were down 8.8 percent last month. They fell 9.1...

Coquille Tribe buys liquor for casino from state

Coquille Tribe buys liquor for casino from state (July 16, 2009)

The Coquille Tribe buys the liquor for The Mill Casino-Hotel directly from the state of Oregon. The tribal-state compact gives the tribe a substantial discount through the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Essentially, the tribe pays about half price for distilled...

Coeur d'Alene Tribe sets $75M casino expansion

Coeur d'Alene Tribe sets $75M casino expansion (July 16, 2009)

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe of Idaho will spend $75 million to expand the Coeur d’Alene Casino, Indian Country Today reports. The project will add 105 hotel rooms, a fitness center, a 15,000-square-foot spa and a steakhouse and restaurant to...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band meets over compact

Nottawaseppi Huron Band meets over compact (July 16, 2009)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians is meeting with the state of Michigan to discuss changes to the tribal-state compact. The tribe reportedly wants to change the provision that affects the Local Revenue Sharing Board. The three-member board...