Arizona sees 6.9 percent boost in gaming contributions from tribes

Arizona sees 6.9 percent boost in gaming contributions from tribes (February 5, 2016)

The increase marks the fifth consecutive quarter of growth as tribes shared $15.2 million with the state.

Schaghticoke Tribal Nation questions exclusion from casino process

Schaghticoke Tribal Nation questions exclusion from casino process (February 5, 2016)

Chief Richard Velkly said the state of Connecticut is violating the U.S. Constitution by not allowing his tribe to pursue a potential casino.

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe confident of casino bid despite lawsuit

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe confident of casino bid despite lawsuit (February 5, 2016)

Opponents not surprisingly are citing the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Carcieri v. Salazar to argue that the tribe cannot follow the land-into-trust process.

Cowlitz Tribe close to reaching agreement with city for new casino

Cowlitz Tribe close to reaching agreement with city for new casino (February 5, 2016)

Work has already begun on the $500 million Cowlitz Casino and Entertainment Resort near La Center, Washington.