St. Regis Mohawk Tribe back in  Catskills game

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe back in Catskills game (August 26, 2009)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York is jumping back into the Catskills casino game. The tribe's plans for an off-reservation casino were rejected by the Bush administration. Tribal leaders are hopeful things will change under President Barack Obama...

Fitch sees poor outlook for California gaming

Fitch sees poor outlook for California gaming (August 26, 2009)

A report from Fitch Ratings says California tribes won't emerge from the economic recession until the second half of 2010. Some tribes have seen double-digit drops in their gaming revenues. Fitch predicts continued declines for at least another year....

City wants meeting over Soboba Band  casino

City wants meeting over Soboba Band casino (August 26, 2009)

The city council in Hemet, California, wants to meet with the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to discuss the tribe's casino plans. City officials want to discuss effects of the casino on traffic, public safety, the environment and local businesses....

Poarch Creeks plan to hire more at dog tracks

Poarch Creeks plan to hire more at dog tracks (August 26, 2009)

The Poarch Band of the Creek Indians plan to hire more people at two dog tracks in Alabama and Florida. The tribe purchased controlling interests in the Mobile Greyhound Park in Alabama and the Pensacola Greyhound Track in Florida. About...

Oneida Nation to sell liquor at casino eateries

Oneida Nation to sell liquor at casino eateries (August 26, 2009)

The Oneida Nation of New York announced a deal that will allow the tribe to serve liquor at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The tribe entered into a contract with The Beeches to serve liquor at the facility's...

Seminole Tribe faces deadline on gaming deal

Seminole Tribe faces deadline on gaming deal (August 26, 2009)

The Seminole Tribe and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) are reportedly close to an agreement for a Class III gaming compact. The tribe and Crist face an August 31 to reach a deal. Prior news reports highlighted the tribe's concerns...

Column: Quapaw casino boosts area economy

Column: Quapaw casino boosts area economy (August 26, 2009)

"The Downstream Casino Resort recently released some numbers about its first year of operation that I think you should see. These, of course, are raw numbers. They tell a story, but sometimes it can be difficult to make sense...