Editorial: Poarch Creeks and county can address casino dispute (06/13)

"Anyone who thought the dispute between the Escambia County Commission and Poarch Band of Creek Indians would end with a statement last week from the acting chief of the Interior Department’s Indian Affairs Bureau was...

Graton Rancheria leader again avoids public comment on casino (06/13)

Greg Sarris, the chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California, continues to maintain his silence on the tribe's forthcoming casino. Sarris has only spoken publicly on a couple of occasions since the...

Ione Band leader doesn't anticipate casino for a few more years (06/13)

After seven years, the Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California finally won approval of its land-into-trust application but it will be a few more years before a casino arrives. Chairwoman Yvonne Miller said the...

California Internet poker measure withdrawn before 1st hearing (06/13)

A bill to legalize Internet poker in California was pulled before it even got a hearing on Tuesday. Sen. Rod Wright (D) withdrew SB 1463 right before the Senate Governmental Organization Committee was due to...

Ute Tribe completes study on off-reservation casino in Colorado (06/13)

The Ute Tribe of Utah has completed a feasibility study for an off-reservation casino in Colorado. The tribe's reservation crosses into Colorado and ends near the town of Dinosaur. The tribe and the town entered...

Nez Perce Tribe reopens casino following planned power outage (06/13)

The Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho closed its casino temporarily for some power work, The Lewiston Tribune reports. The Clearwater River Casino is usually open 24 hours a day. But it closed on Monday night...

Editorial: Promising deal between Shakopee Tribe and racetrack (06/13)

"Today -- fittingly in Shakopee, named for a Dakota chief -- the Minnesota Racing Commission will consider whether to approve a chance for a positive turn in this state's relationships with its native tribes. At...

Massachusetts governor expects Wampanoag casino deal soon (06/13)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) expects to wrap up Class III gaming compact negotiations with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe next week, The Cape Cod Times reports. The compact will be presented to the state Legislature...