Poarch Creeks  arrest four who attempted prayer at casino site

Poarch Creeks arrest four who attempted prayer at casino site (February 18, 2013)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama arrested four people who attempted a prayer ceremony at the tribe's casino site. Wayland Gray, Mike Harjo, Michael Deo and a man identified only as "Maggot" were charged with trespassing. Gray also...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band shares $20.2M in gaming revenues

Nottawaseppi Huron Band shares $20.2M in gaming revenues (February 18, 2013)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan shared more than $20.2 million in gaming revenues on Friday. The tribe shared nearly $15.3 million with the state of Michigan. Another $4.9 million went to local communities. The tribe has...

Santee Sioux Tribe works  for a  better future with $20M casino

Santee Sioux Tribe works for a better future with $20M casino (February 18, 2013)

The Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska hopes its new $20 million gaming facility will pave the way for a better future on the reservation. The tribe first opened the Ohiya Casino in 1995. Only nine people were employed at the...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe takes millions from casino partner

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe takes millions from casino partner (February 18, 2013)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts has borrowed $17.8 million from its gaming partner, The Falmouth Enterprise reports. An unnamed tribal member said the money funds the tribe's casino effort and the tribe's government operations. About $700,000 a month goes...

Developer sues Delaware Tribe over failed casino deal in Ohio

Developer sues Delaware Tribe over failed casino deal in Ohio (February 18, 2013)

The Delaware Tribe of Oklahoma is being sued over a failed attempt to open a casino in Ohio. The tribe signed an agreement with River Trails for "exclusive" rights to develop a casino in Ohio. The company was paying the...

Rudy Peone: Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino well vetted

Rudy Peone: Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino well vetted (February 18, 2013)

"As chairman of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, I welcome the opportunity to provide some factual information about our project on the West Plains. The Spokane Tribe Economic Project, STEP, is an exciting multiuse development on our ancestral tribal trust...