North Fork Rancheria moves closer to decision on casino project (09/02)

After waiting more than six years, the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California is about to get an answer on its proposed casino. The tribe wants to build a $350 million casino with...

Connecticut tribes hope for a big Labor Day weekend at casinos (09/02)

It's been a rough couple of years for Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes but they are looking forward to a big Labor Day weekend at their casinos. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan...

Opinion: State politicos should back Mississippi Choctaw casino (09/02)

Officials in Malheur County, Oregon, are meeting every month to discuss a potential off-reservation casino with the Burns Paiute Tribe. The Malheur County Casino Committee hired an attorney with Indian law experience and wants to...

Opinion: State politicians should back Mississippi Choctaw casino (09/02)

"In June, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) announced plans to build a new casino in Sandersville in Jones County. The 27,000-square-foot casino, which is expected to cost $18 million to build, will boast...

Gaming compacts in California don't address child support issue (09/02)

Some tribes in California share gaming revenues with their members but the money can't be used to cover child support payments. Christina Brown was married to a member of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians....