Shingle Springs Band loses bid to halt lawsuit over gaming deal (10/20)

It looks like the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians of California will face a lawsuit in state court over a deal with its former gaming partner. The tribe went to federal court in hopes...

State lawmaker wants to enter Tohono O'odham casino lawsuit (10/20)

An Arizona state lawmaker wants to intervene in a lawsuit against the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino. Sen. Russell Pearce (R) says his interests aren't represented by other parties to the litigation. But the federal...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to buy land at casino site for $4.5M (10/20)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts has agreed to buy 45 acres in the town of Fall River for $4.5 million. The land is part of a larger 300-acre site that the tribe wants to...

Schwarzenegger won't discuss Graton Rancheria compact talks (10/20)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) won't say whether his administration is negotiating a Class III gaming compact with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. "We keep negotiations private as part of ensuring the integrity of...

Ponca Tribe confident of NIGC approval for casino plans in Iowa (10/20)

The Ponca Tribe is confident the National Indian Gaming Commission will once again approve plans for a casino in Iowa. A federal judge ruled that the NIGC lacked the authority to make the decision. But...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe accuses state of violating gaming pact (10/20)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has stopped sharing gaming revenues with the state of New York. Tribal leaders said the state has violated the exclusivity provisions of the Class III gaming compact. "We cannot continue...