Enterprise Rancheria optimistic after BIA action on casino plan

Enterprise Rancheria optimistic after BIA action on casino plan (August 10, 2010)

The Enterprise Rancheria of California is moving closer to a final decision on its proposed casino. The Bureau of Indian Affairs began the review of the project in May 2005. The draft environmental impact statement was released in February 2008...

Report shows drop in revenues and profits at Wisconsin casinos

Report shows drop in revenues and profits at Wisconsin casinos (August 10, 2010)

The Legislative Audit Bureau released its biennial audit of the Division of Gaming that showed a drop in revenues and profits at Wisconsin's tribal casinos. Overall, tribal casinos took in about $1.3 billion each year from 2007 through 2009, the...

Large non-Indian gaming facility  in Alabama closes amid threat

Large non-Indian gaming facility in Alabama closes amid threat (August 10, 2010)

Victoryland, the largest non-Indian gaming facility in Alabama, closed on Monday but its owner promised a court fight to keep operating electronic machines. Victoryland at one point offered 6,400 electronic machines. Gov. Bob Riley (R) claims the devices are slot...

Pechanga Chair: Tribe honors   commitments with gaming deals

Pechanga Chair: Tribe honors commitments with gaming deals (August 10, 2010)

"Tuesday night, the Temecula City Council can decide to continue down a litigious path of conflict and dissipate what remains of any good will between Pechanga and the city. Or, it can honor both the letter and spirit of the...

Mohegan Tribe   assures town about casino bid  in Massachusetts

Mohegan Tribe assures town about casino bid in Massachusetts (August 10, 2010)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut said it will sign a memorandum of understanding for its proposed casino in the town of Palmer, Massachusetts. The tribe plans to open a resort on a 100-acre site in the town. Even though a...

Mashantucket Tribe signs deal for naming rights at NYC theater

Mashantucket Tribe signs deal for naming rights at NYC theater (August 10, 2010)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced a three-year deal naming rights deal for a theater in New York City. The former Hilton Theater will be known as the Foxwoods Theater. Advertising for a highly-anticipated production -- "Spider-Man, Turn...

Mashantucket Tribe challenges NLRB jurisdiction on reservation

Mashantucket Tribe challenges NLRB jurisdiction on reservation (August 10, 2010)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut filed an appeal over a union election at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. The tribe says the National Labor Relations Board lacks jurisdiction at the casino. The tribe also says the United Food and...