California tribes enter another year amid downturn

California tribes enter another year amid downturn (January 7, 2010)

California's Indian gaming industry remains the largest in the nation but revenues have fallen over the past two years as the nation's economic slump continues. "California is in a recession like the rest of the country,” Vin Narayanan of Casino...

Report looks favorably on Mohegan gaming finances

Report looks favorably on Mohegan gaming finances (January 7, 2010)

A report from Wells Fargo Securities says the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut operates the "top gaming resort" in the East Coast. Mohegan Sun has reported a drop in slot machine revenues over the past two years. But the report says...

Tribes asked to pay for public transit trips to casinos

Tribes asked to pay for public transit trips to casinos (January 7, 2010)

The North County Transit District in California will ask tribes to help pay for the cost of transporting people with disabilities to Indian gaming facilities in San Diego County. Riders in the paratransit program pay $8 for a round-trip ticket...

Bill approves table games at casinos in Pennsylvania

Bill approves table games at casinos in Pennsylvania (January 7, 2010)

The Pennsylvania General Assembly approved a bill that authorizes table games at gaming facilities, a move that will benefit two Connecticut tribes. The Mohegan Tribe operates a slot machine facility in the state. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is part...