Creek Nation council opposes Kialegee Tribal Town casino (03/12)

The Muscogee Nation council passed a resolution in opposition to the casino being built by the Kialegee Tribal Town. The Muscogee Nation claims jurisdiction over the gaming site, which is an Indian allotment owned by...

Connecticut tribes ask for change in liquor laws at casinos (03/12)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are seeking changes in liquor laws that affect their gaming facilities. Under state law, the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation must clear all alcoholic beverages by 2am....

Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe faces doubts over gaming plan (03/12)

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe has jumped into the casino game in Massachusetts but legal issues could derail its plans. The tribe gained federal recognition through an act of Congress. The law subjects the reservation to...

Editorial: Respecting tribal gaming compacts in Minnesota (03/12)

"An NFL stadium in which a franchise can thrive and a region can take pride comes close to being a basic public amenity in a modern American metropolis. We'd rate it important enough to justify...

Editorial: Off-reservation casino clashes with military base (03/12)

"Release of the draft environmental impact study for the proposed Spokane Tribe casino development moves the complex, multitrack reviews of that project, and an almost certainly incompatible upgrade of Fairchild Air Force Base, into a...

Opinion: Pascua Yaqui Tribe to recreate 'Tucson' at casino (03/12)

"Downtown Tucson is relocating to the Pascua Yaqui Reservation. This week Casino del Sol announced the construction of a resort called "Downtown Tucson" 12 miles west of Tucson's actual city center. Pascua Yaqui Tribal Chairman...