Editorial: Start working with Shinnecock Nation (08/27)

"More than three decades after the Shinnecock Indian Nation applied for federal recognition, there's every reason to believe that the finish line is months - not years - away. So it's time for Albany to...

New Mexico tribal gaming revenues on decline (08/27)

Gamblers in New Mexico are spending less at tribal casinos, the Gaming Control Board said reported. The 14 tribes with casinos don't disclose their revenues. But the "net win" at tribal facilities fell 1.2 percent...

Kickapoo Tribe contests former casino manager (08/27)

The Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former employee at the Golden Eagle Casino. The tribe is raising a sovereign immunity defense to the lawsuit...

EchoHawk weighs off-reservation gaming policy (08/27)

Assistant secretary Larry EchoHawk said the Obama administration is developing its off-reservation gaming policy but warned that the process will take some time. The Bush administration made it harder for tribes to acquire land...

Seminole Tribe continues compact negotiations (08/27)

The Seminole Tribe and is moving closer to a Class III gaming compact with the state of Florida, a council member said. The tribe, negotiators for Gov. Charlie Crist (R) and lawmakers have been...

Mashantucket Tribe asserts 'business as usual' (08/27)

TheMashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut promised to conduct "business as usual" after word spread of its desire to restructure at least $1.45 billion in debt. Most of the debt incurred from expansion of...

Connecticut tribes pay $25M in gaming dispute (08/27)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe agreed to pay the state of Connecticut $25 million to settle a gaming dispute. The tribes offered a gaming promotion that allowed patrons to exchange coupons...