Erma Vizenor: Tribal opposition to casino is based on politics (02/29)

"The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association exists to protect the status quo in gaming. That’s not a surprise, given that the most influential members of the organization are the tribes with the most successful casinos. But...

Mississippi Choctaws sign $78M casino debt refinancing plan (02/29)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has reached a $78 million casino debt refinancing plan. Chief Phyllis Anderson said the deal brings stability to the tribe. Instead of owing 55 creditors, the tribe only owes...

FBI takes over rape investigation at Laguna Pueblo's casino (02/29)

The FBI is investigating a report of a sexual assault at the casino owned by Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. The assault allegedly occurred after a concert at Route 66 Casino on Friday night. A...

Seneca Nation bans state lawmaker after incident at casino (02/29)

The Seneca Nation has banned Sen. Mark Grisanti (R) and his wife from one of its casinos after an incident earlier this month. Grisanti was banned for three years from the Seneca Niagara Casino. His...

Manzanita Band hopes for approval of off-reservation casino (02/29)

The Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in California hopes the Obama administration will approve its off-reservation casino this year. The tribe has been working with officials in Imperial County to build a casino...

Pauma Band to complete $10M renovation at casino this fall (02/29)

Thanks to a $66 million financing deal, the Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians in California will be able to spend $10 million on a casino upgrade. The tribe is renovating the structure that houses Casino...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe picks location for gaming facility (02/29)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has picked Taunton, Massachusetts, as its casino site. Chairman Cedric Cromwell and Mayor Thomas Hoye Jr. are holding a press conference this morning to discuss plans for the casino. “This will...