Seneca Nation chugging along with permanent casino in Buffalo (03/06)

The Seneca Nation continues work on a permanent off-reservation casino in downtown Buffalo, New York. The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino opened in a temporary structure in 2007. The $130 million permanent facility is expected to...

Eastern Cherokees consider another Class III facility with hotel (03/06)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians could open a second Class III facility, along with a hotel, on the reservation. The tribe runs the successful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort. A compact that was finalized...

Wilton Rancheria submits land-into-trust application for casino (03/06)

The Wilton Rancheria of California has already submitted a land-into-trust application for a casino, Chairman Andrew Frainklin said. The tribe has a developer too, Frankilin told the city council in Galt on Tuesday night. Plans...

Cowlitz Tribe heads back to federal court to defend casino plan (03/06)

The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington will be in federal court tomorrow to defend its long-delayed plans for a casino. The tribe gained federal recognition in 2000. Its land-into-trust application for 152 acres was approved in...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe could cut state casino payout (03/06)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe is threatening to stop sharing gaming revenues if the Menominee Nation off-reservation casino gets approved. The Class III gaming compact requires the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe to share a portion...

Letter: Tribal casino industry brings many benefits to Alabama (03/06)

A letter writer questions why the state of Alabama is going after the Poarch Band of Creek Indians: What is wrong with this picture? The State of Alabama (land that I love) is [determined to]...

Judge prevents Soo Tribe from pursuing off-reservation casino (03/06)

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians can't pursue an off-reservation casino without securing the approval of all of Michigan's tribes, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. A provision in the Class III gaming...