Chukchansi Tribe irritates some with anti-casino push (04/20)

More groups are coming forward to say Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians has pressured them to oppose the off-reservation casino sought by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians. The Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce...

Opinion: Poarch Creeks are big winners in gaming debate (04/20)

"The winner in the entire scenario has been the Indian casinos. Casinos operated by the Poarch Creek Indians have operated uninterrupted and without any competition for over two years. They fall under federal, not state,...

Seminole Tribe still working on expansions for casinos (04/20)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is spending $75 million to expand one of its casinos and more growth is expected at other facilities. The tribe is adding 800 slot machines, 12 table games and a...

Pequot Tribe moves forward with outlet mall at casino (04/20)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will break ground on an outlet mall at its casino this summer, The New London Day reports. The 320,000-square-foot mall at the Foxwoods Resort Casino will feature 85...

Jena Band plans to hire 270 people for Class II facility (04/20)

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians plans to employ 270 people at its Class II facility in Louisiana, Chief B. Cheryl Smith said. The tribe broke ground on the casino last month. Construction has been...

Fond du Lac Band back in court over casino agreement (04/20)

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the city of Duluth, Minnesota, were back in court over a disputed gaming agreement. The tribe and the city first entered into an agreement...

Opinion: Few answers on Mashpee Wampanoag casino (04/20)

"Recently, I was invited by a relative to attend a meeting about the proposed casino. This meeting was conducted by members of Together for Taunton, a pro-casino group financed by the tribe, with a representative...

Opinion: A vision for a smoke-free casino by Karuk Tribe (04/20)

"I have a vision of the new Karuk casino being called the “Mt. Shasta Casino” and the tribe breaking tradition of all other Indian Tribes that seem to promote heavy smoking. I see them promoting...

Editorial: Odd alliance against Graton Rancheria casino (04/20)

"Talk about your strange bedfellows. With the political battle over a tribal casino in Rohnert Park shifting to the state Legislature, local opponents are suddenly on the same side as other California Indian tribes. These...