Opinion: Phillip Martin led Choctaws to casino industry (03/03)

"I first met Choctaw Chief Phillip Martin at the opening of the Silver Star Casino and he was not a man of many words. His actions always spoke for him and the Mississippi Band of...

City continues negotiations over Guidiville Band casino (03/03)

The city council in Richmond, California, continues to negotiate with the developers of a casino for the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians. The city plans to sell the old Point Molate Naval Fuel Depot for...

Connecticut tribes testify against plan for Keno games (03/03)

Representatives of Connecticut's two federally-recognized tribes testified against a proposal to legalize Keno games. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe say Keno would violate the tribal-state compact. The tribes say they would...

Navajo Nation plans to break ground on second casino (03/03)

The Navajo Nation expects to break ground on a casino near Flagstaff, Arizona, this fall, The Arizona Daily Sun reports. The $180 million facility includes a casino, hotel and spa. It's due to open in...

Seminole Tribe make progress on new casino compact (03/03)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is making progress on a new Class III gaming compact, The Miami Herald reports. The tribe has been negotiating with state lawmakers. Details are still being worked out but the...