New York governor says casino plan won't violate compacts

New York governor says casino plan won't violate compacts (January 11, 2013)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said his plan for three casinos won't violate existing Class III gaming compacts. In his State of the State address, Cuomo called for three casinos in upstate New York. When asked by reporters why...

Suquamish Tribe announces five-year casino expansion     plan

Suquamish Tribe announces five-year casino expansion plan (January 11, 2013)

The tribe is adding conference space, a hotel and a parking garage to the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort.

Column: Huge jackpots a draw  for gamblers at tribal casinos

Column: Huge jackpots a draw for gamblers at tribal casinos (January 11, 2013)

"One huge advantage tribal casinos have over state-regulated casinos in the Chicago-area market is the availability of wide-area progressive slot machines capable of awarding jackpots in the hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars. When jackpots are funded by...

Chukchansi  Tribe sues to block North Fork Rancheria casino

Chukchansi Tribe sues to block North Fork Rancheria casino (January 11, 2013)

The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians filed a lawsuit aimed at stopping the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians from opening an off-reservation casino. The lawsuit was filed in state court. The defendants include Gov. Jerry Brown (D), who approved...