Mississippi Choctaw tribal council delays vote on casino bid (05/11)

Leaders of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians delayed a vote on a casino away from the main reservation. The tribal council will meet May 19, instead of May 14. The outcome will dictate whether...

Tulalip woman awaits confirmation hearing as head of NIGC (05/11)

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee hasn't set a date for a confirmation hearing for Tracie Stevens as chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Stevens, a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, was...

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe delays plan for casino expansion (05/11)

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe of Washington has delayed plans to expand its casino. The tribe opened the $4 million Elwha River Casino in March 2009. It currently offers only slot machines. "We opened...

WSJ: Twelve states in process of expanding gaming options (05/11)

The Wall Street Journal publishes a chart that shows 12 states are in the process of expanding gaming or considering an expansion. The states are California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri,...

Oneida Nation details arrangement for casino alcohol sales (05/11)

The Oneida Nation of New York offered details about a business deal that will bring liquor to the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The tribe will lease all of the restaurant, hotel, entertainment and gaming...

Editorial: City's reputation on the line with Mashpee casino (05/11)

"Last month, the state House of Representatives approved creation of two resort-style casinos in Massachusetts, one of which is thought to be slated for the SouthCoast area. The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has expressed an interest...