Bill extends exclusivity for Seminole Tribe's gaming operation (11/16)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is open to a bill that would extend its Class III gaming compact in exchange for more revenues, a lobbyist said. The bill by state Rep. Joe Abruzzo (D) would...

Company sues Lower Sioux Tribe over 'JackpotJunction' name (11/16)

A gaming supplier is battling the Lower Sioux Indian Community of Minnesota over the use of the terms "JackpotJunction" and "Jackpot Junction." The tribe opened the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in 1984 and registered its...

County seeking support for Little River off-reservation casino (11/16)

Commissioners in Muskegon County, Michigan, are pushing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce to support an off-reservation casino for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. The tribe is planning a major development at...

Ak-Chin Indian Community starts working on center by casino (11/16)

The Ak-Chin Indian Community of Arizona is adding more entertainment options to its casino. The tribe broke ground on Ak-Chin Family Entertainment Complex. The 162,000-square-foot center will be located next to the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino...

Tribes in Connecticut turn their sights towards Massachusetts (11/16)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are facing some big competition now that Massachusetts will be home to three casino resorts. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe have enjoyed near exclusivity in the...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe welcomes approval of gaming bill (11/16)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe hailed final passage of H.3702, a bill to legalize full-scale gaming in Massachusetts. The bill authorizes three casinos in three regions of the state. Region C -- the southeastern part --...

Opinion: Big money at stake in Eastern Cherokee casino deal (11/16)

"Over the past several months, Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue and Republican legislative leaders have fought over budgets, taxes, schools, economic development projects and social issues. Oh, let’s face it. They’ve fought about most everything. Don’t...