Las Vegas developers eager to bring their operations into Florida

Las Vegas developers eager to bring their operations into Florida (January 12, 2011)

Florida lawmakers heard from two eager Las Vegas developers who say they are ready to start doing business in the state. No legislation has been introduced but the Senate Regulated Industries Committee held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss a...

New York governor urged to put brakes on off-reservation casino

New York governor urged to put brakes on off-reservation casino (January 12, 2011)

Commercial gaming interests are urging New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to reconsider an off-reservation casino for the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin. The tribe reached a land claim settlement and gaming compact with Cuomo's predecessor. Cuomo,...

Poarch Creeks start work on commercial gaming facility in   Florida

Poarch Creeks start work on commercial gaming facility in Florida (January 12, 2011)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is expanding its gaming empire to Florida. The tribe operates three Indian gaming facilities and commercial racetracks in Alabama. Now it's working with the city of Gretna, Florida, on a racetrack and poker facility...

County considers possible appeal against Cowlitz Tribe  casino bid

County considers possible appeal against Cowlitz Tribe casino bid (January 12, 2011)

Commissioners in Clark County, Washington, are considering their options after the Cowlitz Tribe won final Bureau of Indian Affairs approval for a casino. The county asked its attorneys to review the record of decision on the project. Commissioners could decide...