KUOW:  Washington county relies on tribal gaming revenue

KUOW: Washington county relies on tribal gaming revenue (April 19, 2011)

"Prosecutor Mark Roe is sitting in his Everett office, and he's holding a photocopy of a check. Roe: "$86,864." It's a donation from the Stillaguamish Tribe, and it's just enough to save a deputy prosecutor's job for one year. Roe:...

BIA still reviewing Soboba Band casino land-into-trust bid

BIA still reviewing Soboba Band casino land-into-trust bid (April 19, 2011)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs plans to hold another public meeting on land-into-trust application submitted by the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians. The tribe wants 535 acres placed in trust. The existing Soboba Casino will be moved to the new...

Board distributes $4.86M in Nottawaseppi Huron    revenues

Board distributes $4.86M in Nottawaseppi Huron revenues (April 19, 2011)

Local governments will be receiving their share of $4.86 million from the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan. The tribe shares 2 percent of slot machine winnings from the FireKeepers Casino. The FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board approved...

Shinnecock Nation could pay $120M for land in casino deal

Shinnecock Nation could pay $120M for land in casino deal (April 19, 2011)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York could pay $120 million for 40 acres in Long Island as part of a casino deal, WPIX-TV reports. The tribe is negotiating to buy land owned by Nassau County. The site is located by...