Judge sets hearing on Fort Sill Apache gaming

Judge sets hearing on Fort Sill Apache gaming (August 7, 2009)

The Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma and the National Indian Gaming Commission will be headed to court on August 21. At issue is the fate of the Apache Homelands Entertainment Center in New Mexico. The tribe has been offering...

Tribes face hurdles in bid for New York casinos

Tribes face hurdles in bid for New York casinos (August 7, 2009)

Four tribes are seeking to open casinos in New York but all face regulatory, legal and political hurdles. The Shinnecock Nation needs to gain federal recognition before pursuing a casino. A preliminary answer is due by December but it could...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe names casino manager

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe names casino manager (August 7, 2009)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York named Patrick Bassney as general manager of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The tribe said it lost millions of dollars in gaming revenue due to the 42-day closure of the Seaway International Bridge....

Mashantucket Tribe pays $2.9M in casino case

Mashantucket Tribe pays $2.9M in casino case (August 7, 2009)

The Mashantucket Tribal Nation of Connecticut agreed to pay $2.9 million to a man who was injured at Foxwoods Resort Casino in November 2006. Richard Murch, 68, was celebrating his 45th wedding anniversary at Foxwoods when he lost his leg...