Obama administration supports Cowlitz Tribe's gaming project (10/09)

The Obama administration reaffirmed its support for the proposed Cowlitz Tribe casino in Washington. In a motion filed in court last Friday, government attorneys said the Cowlitz can follow the land-into-trust process even though the...

Chumash Tribe donates furniture from casino hotel renovation (10/09)

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians of California is donating furniture from its casino hotel to local non-profits. The hotel at the Chumash Casino Resort is undergoing a major renovation. Four groups are benefiting...

Oneida Nation starts group to oppose more non-Indian gaming (10/09)

The Oneida Nation has started a new group to oppose the expansion of non-Indian gaming in New York. The group, New Yorkers for Local Approval of Casinos, will raise money to ensure that local communities...

Oregon tribes enlist former governors in anti-casino campaign (10/09)

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe ramped up their campaign against a non-Indian casino on the November ballot. Through the It's Still A Bad Idea Committee, the...

Opinion: Mishewal Wappo recognition will only lead to a casino (10/09)

"It is obvious that the Mishewal Wappo, if recognized as a tribe with sovereign rights in the Napa Valley, intend to build a casino. The opening of a casino here would irreparably harm the integrity...