Mohegan Tribe extends  health coverage for casino workers

Mohegan Tribe extends health coverage for casino workers (May 20, 2010)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has extended its health insurance policy to cover dependents of Mohegan Sun employees. The national health reform law requires employers to extend dependent coverage to young adults up to the age of 26. The tribe...

Town weighs options on Mashpee  Wampanoag gaming deal

Town weighs options on Mashpee Wampanoag gaming deal (May 20, 2010)

Leaders in the town of Middleboro, Massachusetts, intend to invoke a dispute resolution clause in the casino agreement with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The clause apparently requires the town and the tribe to sit down and work out the terms...

Dry Creek Band ties  increase in sales  to   casino renovations

Dry Creek Band ties increase in sales to casino renovations (May 20, 2010)

The Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California reported an increase in sales at the River Rock Casino. The tribe said sales in the first quarter were $32.3 million. That's up 3 percent from the same period...

Passamaquoddy Tribe prepares to open new Class II facility

Passamaquoddy Tribe prepares to open new Class II facility (May 20, 2010)

The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township is getting ready to open a Class II casino. The facility will feature 50 electronic gaming machines, a restaurant and a bowling alley. "There is a lot of interest already," Gov. William Nicholas...

Mississippi Choctaw  council delays vote  on casino proposal

Mississippi Choctaw council delays vote on casino proposal (May 20, 2010)

The tribal council of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians met on Wednesday to consider a casino away from the main reservation. The council did not vote on the casino as anticipated. They said they want to look into financing...