Editorial: Long fight expected over Jamul Band casino plans (02/21)

"The Battle of Jamul, probably the fiercest fight ever involving an Indian casino proposed for rural San Diego County, is on again. Encouragingly, it began with what might be considered a peace offering. But it...

Gaming interests spent $11.4M for Massachusetts lobbying (02/21)

Over the last five years, gaming interests spent $11.4 million on lobbying in Massachusetts, according to the Associated Press. The biggest spenders were non-Indian gaming companies. For example, the Sterling Suffolk Racecourse, which operates a...

Sokaogon Chippewa Community appeals casino bond ruling (02/21)

The Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Wisconsin is fighting a $20.3 million judgment in a casino bond dispute. The tribe failed to make timely payments to Wells Fargo, Judge William C. Griesbach ruled last month. The...

Hearing scheduled on Chumash Tribe's casino liquor license (02/21)

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control scheduled a three-day hearing on a liquor license at the casino owned by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The hearing begins May 22. It will last...

Jemez Pueblo resubmits off-reservation casino application (02/21)

Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico has resubmitted its off-reservation casino application. The Bureau of Indian Affairs rejected the casino last year, citing jurisdictional concerns. The BIA also said the gaming site might be too far...

Letter: Greed drives Enterprise Rancheria casino opposition (02/21)

"Native American tribes have been fighting for equality forever in the state of California. It's a long hard road but we keep working at it. There are many road blocks against the tribes from the...

Erma Vizenor: Casino a win-win for White Earth Band, state (02/21)

"Those who live close to the land understand that you don’t go from planting to harvesting overnight. A crop takes resources, time and nurturing before the investment is returned in a bountiful yield. The same...