New York governor works with Shinnecock Nation on casino (06/16)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) said he will work with the Shinnecock Nation on a casino, essentially opening the door for the newly recognized tribe to consider a wide range of lucrative sites....

Still no word from Obama over off-reservation casino policy (06/16)

The Obama administration has yet to announce its policy on off-reservation gaming, months after a senior Bureau of Indian Affairs official said a decision was going to be made "fairly soon." George Skibine, the acting...

North Fork Rancheria casino land set for bankruptcy auction (06/16)

The site where the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California wants to build a casino is up for auction as part of a bankruptcy case. The tribe entered into a contract with...

Law Article: NIGC and IRS put casino revenue under scrutiny (06/16)

"In the US, Indian tribes are considered sovereign nations. The tribes are given certain special benefits such as gaming licenses. 242 of 564 Indian tribes have gaming licenses; however, they are subject to federal laws...