Seminole Tribe 'optimistic' on gaming compact (08/03)

The Seminole Tribe is "very optimistic" it will reach a Class III gaming compact with the state of Florida, a spokesperson said. “They have been trying for 20 years now and this is farthest they’ve...

Cherokee Nation casino joins 'Hard Rock' family (08/03)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma unveils Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa today. The tribe spent $155 million to revamp the existing Catoosa casino and brand it with the Hard Rock name. The facility...

Neighbors oppose Soboba Band land-into-trust (08/03)

A large crowd is expected at the first public hearing on the land-into-trust application for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians of California. The tribe wants 535 acres placed in trust. If the Bureau of...

Agua Caliente casino makes a 'Show' of boxing (08/03)

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians made a big push to promote a boxing event at its new casino theater. The tribe took out full-page ads and put up billboards to draw customers to...

Editorial: Wampanoag casino odds grow longer (08/03)

"If we were gambling folks, we would wager that there won’t be a casino built in Middleboro any time soon — or ever. A series of setbacks has made it clear that Middleboro officials and...