Mohegan Tribe pushes casino in Massachusetts

Mohegan Tribe pushes casino in Massachusetts (October 28, 2009)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut says a commercial casino will bring jobs and development to western Massachusetts. The tribe wants to build a casino in Palmer, near Springfield. Executives say construction will create 1,000 jobs and the resort will employ...

Gila River Community set to debut $215M casino

Gila River Community set to debut $215M casino (October 28, 2009)

The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona will open the $215 million Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino on Friday. The facility features 1,002 slot machines, 71 gaming tables, a non-smoking gaming area, five lounges, a nightclub, a showroom,...

Wyandotte Nation seeks second casino in Kansas

Wyandotte Nation seeks second casino in Kansas (October 28, 2009)

The Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma is trying to open a second casino in Kansas, KSN reports. The tribe wants to use 10 acres in Park City for gaming. According to KSN, the land is already in trust. 'This will be...

Menominee  Nation starts $67M casino expansion

Menominee Nation starts $67M casino expansion (October 28, 2009)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin began work on the first phase of a $67 million casino expansion. Phase one will cost $23.5 million and is expected to be completed in December 2010. The tribe will upgrade the gaming floor...

Opinion: Limit casinos to 'historical' Indian lands

Opinion: Limit casinos to 'historical' Indian lands (October 28, 2009)

"As two of the plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit, Stop the Casino 101 Coalition v. Kempthorne, challenging the U.S. Department of Interior’s decision to take 254 acres near Rohnert Park into trust for a casino to be owned by the...