Shakopee Tribe to pay $75M in agreement with non-Indian track (06/06)

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota will pay $75 million over 10 years as part of a new partnership with a non-Indian racetrack. In return, Canterbury Park agreed to oppose efforts to expand non-Indian...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band worried about non-Indian gaming bid (06/06)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians will host a meeting tomorrow to discuss a ballot initiative that would expand non-Indian gaming. The initiative authorizes up to eight casinos. The tribe says it also strips...

Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe weighs lawsuit over compact talks (06/06)

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe might sue Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) for failing to enter into negotiations for a Class III gaming compact. The tribe asked Patrick to come to the table on March 5....

Lawsuit threatened over Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe casino site (06/06)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is already facing the threat of litigation for its proposed casino in Taunton, Massachusetts. The tribe plans a $500 million facility on a 145-acre site in the city. An attorney, however,...

Shinnecock Nation pushes governor to come to table on casino (06/06)

The Shinnecock Nation says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) should start discussions for a casino. The tribe has proposed up to three casinos on Long Island. But Cuomo said he won't talk to the...

Eastern Cherokee gaming compact gets closer to final approval (06/06)

The North Carolina House gave final approval to a Class III gaming compact for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The House's version differs from the one that passed the Senate. So the Senate will...