Editorial: No reason to approve Coquille Tribe's casino bid (09/14)

"The Coquille tribe has acquired a bowling alley and adjacent property in Medford with the view to starting a casino. If that’s allowed, Oregon might as well scrap its constitutional ban on casinos. But it...

Graton Rancheria gaming opponents to file federal lawsuit (09/14)

Opponents of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California plan to file a lawsuit in federal court aimed at blocking the tribe's casino. The tribe started construction of the facility after the Bureau of...

Opinion: Taking a gamble on a non-Indian casino in Oregon (09/14)

"Backers claim that “The Grange” will yield a payment to Oregon of $100,000,000 every year (25% of the casino’s “adjusted gross revenues”, or AGR: receipts from gaming only (after payouts to winner). If they do...

Blackfeet Nation breaks ground on hotel next to its casino (09/14)

The Blackfeet Nation of Montana broke ground on a hotel and convention center next to the Glacier Peaks Casino. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites will feature 86 rooms and more than 1,200 square feet...

California off-reservation casino opponents weigh lawsuits (09/14)

Opponents of two off-reservation casinos in California are considering lawsuits, The Fresno Bee reports. Gov. Jerry Brown (D) approved casinos for the Enterprise Rancheria and the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians. Opponents might challenge...

Editorial: Cowlitz Tribe's casino may never see light of day (09/14)

"Fortunately for Clark County residents who want to maintain the community's high quality of life, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's proposal for a mega-casino near La Center has encountered yet another obstacle, this one placed by...

HuffPo: Eastern Cherokee casino patrons like Mitt Romney (09/14)

"The glossy, towering multiplex of Harrah's Cherokee hotel and casino stands out as an island of optimism in this otherwise bleak reservation town. "It's all good fun!" exclaimed Jeff, a railroad engineer in his late...