Appeals court rejects lawsuit over Graton Rancheria casino (06/07)

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit that was aimed at stopping the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria from opening a casino in California. In an unpublished opinion, the court said a group...

Column: Malaysian firm with tribal links under investigation (06/07)

"The state Racing & Wagering Board is investigating key officials with the huge Malaysian company that has jumped into the competition to build and operate a racino at Aqueduct Raceway. The six-month probe came about...

Letter: Little River off-reservation casino good for economy (06/07)

"Once again and for reasons well beyond my level of comprehension, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians’ casino projected for Fruitport is experiencing resistance. Some I can understand. Other casinos certainly do not want...

Opinion: Learning lessons from tribal casinos in Connecticut (06/07)

"In case you haven't heard of it, Warren is a small town just off the Mass. Pike in central Massachusetts. Like Milford, Warren is being considered as a resort casino site. In early May, the...

Opinion: Taking a huge gamble on gaming in Massachusetts (06/07)

"Wednesday's tortured, tortuous, amateurish quasi-release of the Senate gambling proposal ultimately contained few surprises - regional lines for three facilities, including one tribal, no provisions for slot machines, lots of talk about government oversight. A...

Editorial: Oklahoma tribes share casino revenues with state (06/07)

"The 30 Oklahoma Indian tribes engaged in gaming have contributed more than $107 million to the state treasury this fiscal year — almost twice the amount expected — which is good news for the state,...