Turtle Talk: An unrealistic timeline for off-reservation casino (01/23)

"I can’t not say anything, since this proposed casino is in our own backyard. But seriously? The mayor says in 12-24 months he expects construction to start, and then another year or so after that...

Oklahoma governor also knew of Kialegee Tribal Town casino (01/23)

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) knew about the Kialegee Tribal Town casino as early as February 2011, The Tulsa World reported. The tribe wanted to sign a Class III gaming compact with the state. Fallin's...

Minnesota agency to step up reviews of tribal casino facilities (01/23)

Minnesota's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement division plans to step up its regulation of tribal casinos in response to reports that show little to no oversight within the past few years. "We've kind of been a...

Non-Indian law firm receives a cut of tribal gaming revenues (01/23)

Howard Dickstein, a non-Indian attorney, has received a share of gaming revenues from at least two of the tribes he has represented, The Sacramento Bee reports. Dickstein and his firm received 1 percent of profits...

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe announces off-reservation casino plans (01/23)

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians plans to open a $245 million off-reservation casino in Lansing, Michigan. The tribe and the city are holding a press conference today to discuss the development. News...