Saginaw Chippewa Tribe shares  gaming revenues

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe shares gaming revenues (November 20, 2009)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan shared over $700,000 in gaming revenues with local governments and school districts. The tribe distributes 2 percent of slot machine revenues twice a year. “This is just one way we can help the people...

California tribes still feeling effects of recession

California tribes still feeling effects of recession (November 20, 2009)

People are still visiting casinos in California but they are spending less, a situation that's not expected to improve until the middle of next year. The region that includes California saw a 5.8 drop in tribal gaming revenues last...

Two tribes await action on long-delayed casinos

Two tribes await action on long-delayed casinos (November 20, 2009)

The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon hope the Obama administration will advance their casino projects. The Cowlitz Tribe has a final environmental impact statement in its favor. But the U.S. Supreme...

Skibine not interested in permanent NIGC position

Skibine not interested in permanent NIGC position (November 20, 2009)

George Skibine, the acting chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, isn't applying for a permanent job at the agency.