Oregon candidates oppose Warm Springs off-reservation plan

Oregon candidates oppose Warm Springs off-reservation plan (August 11, 2010)

The two candidates for governor of Oregon oppose the off-reservation casino sought by the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation. Democrat John Kitzhaber and Republican Chris Dudley will be able to veto the casino if elected because the tribe...

Eastern Cherokees see  lower  revenues from   alcohol   at casino

Eastern Cherokees see lower revenues from alcohol at casino (August 11, 2010)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians says revenues from liquor sales at its casino are lower than expected. Tribal members legalized alcohol at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino last year. Supporters hoped to see as much as $70 million a year...

City votes to sue Pechanga Band of gaming impact agreement

City votes to sue Pechanga Band of gaming impact agreement (August 11, 2010)

The city council in Temecula, California, voted to sue the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians over a gaming agreement. The deal requires the tribe to pay $2 million a year to Temecula for five years, with subsequent payments to be...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe hopeful on Massachusetts gaming

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe hopeful on Massachusetts gaming (August 11, 2010)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is "hopeful" for a compromise on a gaming bill in Massachusetts, Chairman Cedric Cromwell said. The tribe wants to build a casino in the city of Fall River. The plan depends on the legalization of Class...

Chickasaw Nation  enters bid for state-owned casino in Kansas

Chickasaw Nation enters bid for state-owned casino in Kansas (August 11, 2010)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma has entered the bidding for a state-owned casino in Kansas. The tribe's Global Gaming Solutions is one of three bidders for the Sumner County casino. Plans call for a 260,000 square-foot facility with 1,300 electronic...

County to hold public hearing on Winnebago Tribe's casino plan

County to hold public hearing on Winnebago Tribe's casino plan (August 11, 2010)

The Winnebago Tribe will appear before another public hearing in Woodbury County, Iowa, to explain its casino plan. The tribe is adding a hotel and expanding a parking lot at the WinnaVegas. The hotel will be on trust land but...