Off-reservation casino offers gains to Fond du Lac economy (02/15)

Off-reservation gaming has been beneficial for the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in Minnesota. Thanks to the Fond-du-Luth Casino in Duluth, the tribe has pumped a half a billion dollars into...

Law enforcement ready for Catawba Nation gaming facility (02/15)

State and local law enforcement in South Carolina are preparing for an anticipated Catawba Nation. The tribe plans to open some sort of gaming facility on the reservation by February 23, the same day of...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announces $110M casino expansion (02/15)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York has secured $110 million in financing for a gaming expansion project. The financing will pay for the expansion plus pay off existing debt, according to news reports....

IPR: Soo Tribe off-reservation casino faces a political battle (02/15)

"Governor Rick Snyder and state Attorney General Bill Schuette have told a northern Michigan Indian tribe they will do whatever is necessary to stop a casino from being built in downtown Lansing. The proposed casino...

Editor: The strange story of Mark Grisanti and Seneca casino (02/15)

"The tale of State Sen. Mark Grisanti's involvement in a fight at the Seneca Niagara Casino last weekend is one of the most bizarre local news stories to come along in quite a while. Because...

Editorial: Tribal gaming a boost for economy in Connecticut (02/15)

"The tribe is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Foxwoods Resort Casino today, a remarkable achievement that has significantly changed the landscape of Eastern Connecticut, and mostly for the better. There certainly have been a few...

Editorial: Off-reservation casinos won't be jackpot for state (02/15)

"City leaders in Sheboygan are betting on a casino for new jobs and revenue. So are officials in economically hard-hit Beloit. So are a lot of governors across the country, eager for an easy win...

Sen. Akaka/Rep. Bono Mack: Consult tribes on online gaming (02/15)

"As Congress debates whether to legalize Internet gaming, it’s important to guarantee that Native American tribes are dealt a fair and honest hand. They deserve nothing less. Not inviting majority stakeholders to weigh in when...