Charges dropped against one person in Hopland Band casino theft (08/30)

Charges were dropped against a woman who was one of eight people who are accused of stealing more than $102,000 from the casino owned by the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of California. Gloria Marie...

Navajo Nation community approves sale of alcohol at new casino (08/30)

Members of the Navajo Nation who live in the Upper Fruitland Chapter voted to approve alcohol at a planned casino. Alcohol will be restricted to the restaurant at the $80 million facility in New Mexico....

Compact for Little River Band off-reservation casino up in the air (08/30)

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians of Michigan is weighing its options after a compact for an off-reservation casino failed to come up for a vote last week. The tribe plans to build a...

Mississippi Choctaw judge won't force referendum on casino plan (08/30)

A judge with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians won't force the tribe to hold a referendum on its new casino. Three tribal members sought a vote on the controversial project. But Judge Jeffrey Webb...

Mayor supports Mashpee Wampanoag land-into-trust application (08/30)

The mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, is urging the Interior Department to approve the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe land-into-trust application. The tribe wants to build a casino on a 300-acre site in the city. Mayor Will...

Editorial: Umatilla Tribes take brave step with expansion of casino (08/30)

"The state and national economy remains depressing. Folks are rightfully concerned about getting or keeping a job, and making ends meet as wages remain stagnant and prices rise. Many are fearful of what looms...