Editorial: Restore gaming rights of Alabama-Coushatta Tribe (04/05)

Newspaper supports H.R.1144, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act, which would settle land claims of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in exchange for gaming rights: Over several decades, the Alabama Coushatta Tribe...

Tribes make pitches for commercial casino in Massachusetts (04/05)

Three tribes are bidding for commercial casinos in Massachusetts. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut wants to open a casino in the eastern part of the state. Scott C. Butera, the president and CEO...

Mohawk group defends decision to open unauthorized casino (04/05)

Five men await trial in federal court on charges that they ran a casino that was not authorized by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York. The Kanienkehaka Longhouse’s Men’s Council operated the Three...

Eastern Cherokee casino hosts World Series of Poker tourney (04/05)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is hosting the World Series of Poker Circuit Event. The tournament kicked off yesterday at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort. It runs through April 15 and is expect...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe facing competition on gaming plan (04/05)

Artist's rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. It looks like the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will be facing competition for a casino in southeastern Massachusetts. H.3702, the state's...

Robert Odawi Porter: Internet gaming threatens Indian Country (04/05)

Robert Odawi Porter, the former president of the Seneca Nation of New York, on the threat of Internet gaming: Congress is now considering the legalization of gambling over the Internet. Indian country, which has invested...