Graton Rancheria casino causes big spike in local land sales (03/21)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria of California spent $100 million for its 254-acre casino site back in 2005. The deal amounted to what seemed like a hefty $393,700 per acre. But now that the...

Menominee Nation still confident on off-reservation casino (03/21)

Menominee Nation Chairman Craig Corn expects a decision on his tribe's off-reservation casino by the end of the month, The Kenosha News reports. The Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a final environmental impact statement for...

Viejas Band ready to welcome visitors to $36M casino hotel (03/21)

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians in California is hosting a grand opening for its $36 million casino hotel tonight. The 128-room, five-story hotel sits next to the Viejas Casino. The tribe hopes to attract...

Editorial: Drop challenge to Poarch Creek gaming enterprise (03/21)

The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. The Cullman Times on the battle between Attorney General Luther Strange and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians: Attorney General Luther Strange is at odds...

Sheila Morago: Tribal casinos impact economy in Oklahoma (03/21)

Sheila Morago, the executive director of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association, on tribal contributions to the economy in Oklahoma: For 26 years, the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association and its members have worked to advance the...

Little Traverse Bay Bands to present plan for second casino (03/21)

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians will face a public meeting next month on plans for a second casino. The tribe wants to build a $26 million facility with 550 slot machines on...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe awaiting action on Class III deal (03/21)

Rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe signed a new Class III gaming compact with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) on Wednesday and now...

Pauma Band wins decision in Class III gaming compact suit (03/21)

The Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians of California doesn't have to follow a Class III gaming compact that included a high revenue sharing rate, a federal judge ruled on Monday. The Pauma Band signed a...