Eastern Cherokee businesses support liquor beyond casino (11/09)

Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who own businesses are supporting a referendum to allow the sale of alcohol beyond the tribe's casino. Business owners say expanded alcohol sales will boost the economy...

Entries accepted for annual Indian gaming marketing award (11/09)

Entries are being accepted for the next winner of the Barona/VCAT Award for Excellence In Indian Gaming Marketing. The award goes to one tribal casino a year for its marketing efforts. Past winners include Tamaya...

Mescalero Apache Nation man proud of casino employment (11/09)

Gaming has benefited the Mescalero Apache Nation of New Mexico, tribal member Rogelio Guerrero Jr. said. Guerrero should know -- he's been working at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino for eight...

Abramoff brags about protecting Mississippi Choctaw casino (11/09)

In his new book, convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff says the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians paid him $20 million to protect its gaming market. Abramoff said the tribe was threatened by gaming in neighboring...

Cherokee Nation breaks ground on $52M gaming expansion (11/09)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma broke ground on a $52 million expansion project at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa. The tribe is adding a third tower to the facility. The 10-story structure...

Passamaquoddy Tribe not ready to give up on gaming plans (11/09)

A leader of the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine vowed to keep pushing for gaming even after voters rejected a racino by a 55 percent to 45 percent margin on Tuesday. "The tribe has been pursuing...