Seminole Tribe battling some big players in gaming debate (01/31)

The Seminole Tribe is going up some some big names as state lawmakers consider a bill to authorize up to three non-Indian casinos. The Genting Group, a Malaysian company with ties to Indian Country, Las...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe still reviewing sites for casino (01/31)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is still looking for casino sites, Chairman Cedric Cromwell said. In a post on the tribe's website, Cromwell said the potential locations are being kept confidential to ensure "the...

Editorial: Internet gaming can help state fix budget crunch (01/31)

"Officials at the New Mexico Lottery and the state Gaming Control Board, which oversees gambling at Indian casinos, racetrack casinos and veterans and fraternal clubs, are starting to look at what a piece of that...

School board concerned about location of Kialegee casino (01/31)

The school board in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is worried about the construction of a school near the site of the Kialegee Tribal Town's proposed casino. The board voted to build the elementary school and pre-kindergarten...

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe back on with casino expansion (01/31)

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe of Washington is back on track with a casino expansion project. The tribe will spend about $9.5 million to add 5,000-square-feet to the 7 Cedars Casino. The expansion will allow the...

Poll finds support for Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino (01/31)

An independent poll shows support for the off-reservation casino sought by the Spokane Tribe of Washington. According to Strategic Research Associates, 40 percent of Spokane County residents "strongly favored" or "mildly favored" the casino. Another...

Mayor denies making racial slurs against casino opponents (01/31)

Mayor Virg Bernero of Lansing, Michigan, acknowledged using "strong language" against opponents of an off-reservation casino but he denied any racist intent against Native people. Bernero offered a "heartfelt and sincere apology" to anyone...