Shingle Springs Band loses bid to halt lawsuit over gaming deal

Shingle Springs Band loses bid to halt lawsuit over gaming deal (October 20, 2010)

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 of blocking a lawsuit filed...

State lawmaker wants to enter Tohono O'odham casino lawsuit

State lawmaker wants to enter Tohono O'odham casino lawsuit (October 20, 2010)

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 government and the tribe say...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to  buy land at casino site for $4.5M

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to buy land at casino site for $4.5M (October 20, 2010)

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 use for a casino. The...

Schwarzenegger won't discuss Graton Rancheria compact talks

Schwarzenegger won't discuss Graton Rancheria compact talks (October 20, 2010)

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 the process," a spokesperson told...

Ponca Tribe confident of NIGC approval for casino plans in Iowa

Ponca Tribe confident of NIGC approval for casino plans in Iowa (October 20, 2010)

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 the 8th Circuit Court of...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe accuses state of violating gaming pact

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe accuses state of violating gaming pact (October 20, 2010)

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 to make payments to the...