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Fight brews over 'Big Four' California compacts (12/20)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs on Wednesday published approval of four controversial California Class III gaming compacts. But just what that means is still being debated. Supporters say the agreements are final and valid...

BIA publishes approval of 'Big Four' compacts (12/19)

The Class III gaming compacts for four California tribes are being published in the Federal Register today. The "Big Four" compacts are for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of...

Soboba Band seeks land in trust for casino project (12/18)

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians is planning a casino on hotel on 290 acres it wants to have placed in trust. The tribe is proposing a 90,000-square-foot casino, a 300-room hotel a 2,200-space...

Twentynine Palms Band plans low-key casino (12/14)

The Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians says its proposed casino will fit in well in the desert community. The Nüwü Casino Resort and RV Park will utilize "green" materials for construction and will...

Twentynine Palms Band to unveil casino plans (12/13)

The Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians is announcing plans for a casino and recreational-vehicle park. The California tribe will build a 60,000-square-foot casino with 350 slot machines table games and a bingo parlor. The...

CNIGA re-elects Anthony Miranda as chairman (12/12)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association has re-elected Anthony Miranda, a member of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, as chairman. Miranda won his third two-year term at CNIGA's membership meeting last week. "It...

Barona Band granted liquor license for casino (12/12)

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has approved a liquor license for the Barona Band of Mission Indians. The tribe can sell liquor to certain customers and guests at the Barona Valley Ranch Resort...

CNIGA to hold membership meeting, election (12/06)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association is in San Diego today for its membership meeting and election. Chairman Anthony Miranda, a member of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, hasn't decided whether to seek...

Editorial: Gaming compacts good for California (12/05)

"The federal government has given the nod to compacts between the state and four native tribes to expand casino operations. It's a positive step that will ultimately pump millions into the state and the Coachella...

BIA approval of California compacts debated (12/04)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved controversial Class III gaming compacts for four tribes in California. Now what? Nobody seems to know for sure. The anti-compact No on the Unfair Gambling Deals says approval...

BIA approves four California gaming compacts (12/03)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved four Class III gaming compacts in California that are the subject of an upcoming referendum. The approval means the compacts will become legally effective once they are...

Opinion: Vote no on California gaming compacts (12/03)

"Every once in a while voters get a chance to correct a legislative mistake. The Secretary of State has officially qualified four referenda, Propositions 94, 95, 96 and 97, for the February 5, 2008...

Fight brews over gaming compacts in California (11/30)

Another battle is brewing at the polls over the Indian gaming industry in California. Four tribes signed Class III gaming compacts to add more slot machines to their casinos. In exchange, they are sharing...

Editorial: Let public vote on Graton casino (11/28)

"When an Indian tribe bought property just south of Petaluma hoping to establish a casino complex there, then-Petaluma City Councilman Mike Healy suggested giving residents an opportunity to vote on the proposal. Healy’s reasoning was...

Judge won't stop gaming compact referendum (11/28)

A judge in California said a voter referendum on the gaming compact for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians can go forward. The tribe sued in state court to stop the February 5,...

Gov. Schwarzenegger backs disputed compacts (11/27)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is taking a more public stance on four gaming compacts that are being put to a statewide vote. Schwarzenegger recently filed arguments against the four ballot measures. Voters are...

Column: Good news and bad news in compact fight (11/26)

"The bad news for four SoCal Indian tribes that want voters to approve deals allowing their already-big casinos to get bigger is that the public is kind of lukewarm about the idea so far....

Gov. Schwarzenegger jumps into compact fight (11/21)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) filed a brief in a case that seeks to halt a February 2008 vote on four Class III gaming compacts. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians sued to...

Vote sought on Graton Rancheria casino (11/21)

Voters in Sonoma County, California, could head to the polls in 2008 for an advisory referendum on the proposed Graton Rancheria casino. The tribe wants to build a $450 million resort in Rohnert Park. The...

Column: Vote on California compacts wrong (11/20)

"It was predictable months ago that the Democratic Party in California would find itself stuck in between two of its major constituencies. And it has. So what's the so-called working man's party to do...

California compacts set for February 2008 vote (11/19)

Four Class III gaming compacts will be on the February 2008 ballot, Cailfornia's Secretary of State said on Friday. The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band...

Mechoopda Tribe moving forward with casino (11/16)

The Mechoopda Tribe of California is moving forward with plans for a casino near Chico. The tribe has a management contract with Station Casinos. The National Indian Gaming Commission on October 25 issued a finding...

Tribes lose lawsuits over compact referendum (11/15)

Two California tribes plan to appeal after losing lawsuits that challenged a state referendum on their Class III gaming compacts. The Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians sued to...

San Pasqual Band to offer gaming expertise (11/14)

The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians has started a management services firm to offer its gaming expertise to other tribes. The tribe operates the Valley View Casino. Executives said they want to share their...

Senate approves Lytton Band casino legislation (11/09)

The Senate on Monday approved S.1347, a bill to restrict the use of a gaming site in northern California. The bill blocks the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians from turning its existing Class II...

Agua Caliente Band sues over compact referendum (11/05)

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has sued California's Secretary of State over a pending referendum on four tribal gaming compacts. The tribe wants to block the state from certifying the referendum, which is...

Editorial: Slow down Indian gaming in California (11/02)

"Let's face it: California has a gambling problem. Gaming in our state has grown too quickly, with too little accounting of the impacts. Yet, we're ready to embark on what critics have dubbed "the biggest...

Opinion: Stop Graton Rancheria casino (10/31)

"Since the Rohnert Park casino project was first introduced to the public four years ago, the size of the facility has gone from 350,000 square feet (2003) to 690,000 square feet (2005) to a monster...

Poll finds support for California gaming compacts (10/31)

A majority of California voters support four gaming compacts that are the subject of an upcoming ballot initiative. According to The Field Institute, 52 percent of voters back the agreements. Only 35 percent said...

Los Coyotes Band drops gaming partner (10/31)

The Los Coyotes Band of Cahullia and Cupeno Indians has apparently dropped its gaming partner but will continue to pursue an off-reservation casino. The tribe partnered with a developer called BarWest for a casino in...

Middletown Rancheria breaks ground on casino (10/18)

The Middletown Rancheria Pomo Indians began construction on a $36 million expansion of its casino in northern California. The tribe is currently operating a casino in a tent-like structure. The permanent facility will be four...

Middletown Rancheria plans casino expansion (10/17)

The Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians is planning a $36 million expansion of its casino in northern California. The tribe plans to quadruple the size of the Twin Pine Casino. "We're very excited. This secures...

Judge backs liquor at Barona Band casino (10/11)

An administrative law judge says the Barona Band of Mission Indians should be allowed to serve liquor at its casino. Opponents blamed the Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino for a rise in drunken-driving accidents...

Tribes challenge petitions against their compacts (10/11)

Two tribes have sued California's Secretary of State to halt a ballot referendum against their gaming compacts. The Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians say the petitions for the...

California compact opponents turn in signatures (10/10)

Opponents of four gaming compacts in California have turned in signatures on a petition to force a vote on the agreements. A coalition of unions, racetracks and tribes organized the campaign. They say the compacts...

County blasts delays in BIA's casino review process (10/05)

INDIANZ.COM LISTENING LOUNGE Senate Indian Affairs Committee on backlogs at the Department of the Interior. • Opening Statements • Panel 1: Carl Artman | Q&A • Panel 2 | Q&A [includes more of Carl Artman]...

California bill forces tribes to wait for casinos (10/05)

A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to force newly recognized tribes to wait 25 years before pursing a casino. Rep. John Campbell, a Republican, says he wants to make sure tribes who seek recognition...

Senate panel approves Lytton Band casino land bill (09/28)

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a bill to restrict the use of a gaming site in California. S.1347 bars the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians from turning a Class II facility into...

Tribes and tracks get together to oppose tribes (09/27)

Two California tribes have joined racetracks in a campaign to overturn four new gaming compacts. The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the United Auburn Indian Community were among the first tribes to sign compacts...

Opinion: Pauma Band's casino expansion a threat (09/26)

"Many Pauma Valley residents and visitors want their elected and appointed government officials to act so that the big business of American Indian gaming does not result in deadlier business -- more traffic accidents, injuries...

No charges over evictions for Jamul Band casino (09/19)

The district attorney in San Diego County, California, won't file charges in a casino eviction dispute on the Jamul Reservation. The Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians evicted several longtime residents in order to make way...

Tribes review options for off-reservation casinos (09/19)

Two tribes who want to build off-reservation casinos in Barstow, California, are reviewing their options to keep the project alive. The Big Lagoon Rancheria and the Los Coyotes Band of Mission Indians signed compacts to...

Off-reservation casino compacts expire (09/18)

Compacts for two off-reservation casinos in Barstow, California, expired on Monday. The Big Lagoon Rancheria and Los Coyotes Band of Mission Indians signed the compacts with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) two years ago this month....

Pauma Band casino expansion sees opposition (09/17)

In 2004, the Pauma Band of Mission Indians signed a compact with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) to add more slot machines to Casino Pauma. As part of the agreement, the tribe has to...

Groups claim Chumash Tribe violates compact (09/13)

Two groups are claiming the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is violating its compact with California. The Preservation of Los Olivos and Preservation of Santa Ynez filed a complaint with the state Gambling Control...

San Pasqual Band plans to add hotel at casino (09/13)

The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians plans to add a hotel to its Valley View Casino. The hotel is still in the preliminary stages of discussion and won't be open for at least two...

Off-reservation gaming compacts fail to pass (09/13)

California lawmakers ended their 2007 legislative session without approving compacts for two off-reservation casinos. The Big Lagoon Rancheria and Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians wanted to open side-by-side casinos in Barstow. But...

City rejects Gabrielino-Tongva casino proposal (09/12)

The city council in Garden Grove, California, rejected an unrecognized tribe's casino proposal. A faction of the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe promised the city $5.1 billion over 30 years, $100 million in infrastructure improvements and 10,000 jobs....

Lawsuit claims California tribes owe $330M to state (09/12)

A California appeals court has revived a lawsuit that claims tribes with casinos owe more than $330 million to the state. Under compacts signed in 1999, 28 tribes pay a percentage of their "net win"...

California tribes pour $11M into compact fight (09/11)

Four California tribes have poured $11 million into the fight to keep their gaming compacts alive. The Legislature approved compacts for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the...

Gabrielino-Tongva casino on the chopping block (09/07)

The Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe's plans for a casino in Garden Grove, California, appear to be doomed. The Los Angeles Times says two of five city council members oppose the plan. A third says the project is...

San Manuel Band signs side agreement for compact (09/07)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians signed a side agreement with California in order to gain legislative approval of its gaming compact. The tribe had been holding out after Democrats scuttled the compact. But...

Pauma Band holds another meeting on casino plans (09/06)

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians held a second public meeting about its casino plans on Wednesday. The tribe operates a temporary casino on its reservation. Plans call for a new $300 million facility with...

Final push for off-reservation casino in Barstow (09/06)

Two California tribes launched a media campaign on Wednesday in hopes of getting their off-reservation casinos approved. The Big Lagoon Rancheria and the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians want to open...

Study finds benefits of gaming in California (09/04)

A study from the University of California-Riverside finds that families living near reservations with gaming have higher income levels. According to UC Riverside's Center for California Native Nations, families within 10 miles of a...

Off-reservation casinos dead, according to lobbyist (08/31)

A proposal for two off-reservation casinos in Barstow, California, is dead this year, according to a lobbyist for the city. The Big Lagoon Rancheria and the Los Coyotes Band of Mission Indians want to build...

Two plead guilty for $1.5M Soboba casino heist (08/29)

Two people have pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of $1.58 million from the casino owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Ricky Aban, 19, pleaded guilty to being an accessory and to...

Pauma Band takes comments on proposed casino (08/29)

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians held a public hearing on its plans for a new casino. The tribe wants to replace Casino Pauma with a larger facility. The new casino would include 110,000...

Big fight looms on California gaming referendum (08/28)

The fight over four new gaming compacts could get even uglier, The Los Angeles Times reports. A union and a racetrack owner are gathering signatures for a petition to put the compacts to a public...

Lawyer leads Gabrielino group's quest for casino (08/28)

Jonathan Stein, a 50-year-old lawyer, is single-handedly pushing a faction of the Gabrielino-Tongva Nation of California towards a casino even though the tribe lacks federal recognition. Stein, who is non-Indian, calls himself the chief...

Two California tribes fight new gaming compacts (08/27)

Two California tribes are contributing $1 million to help defeat four new gaming compacts. The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the United Auburn Indian Community say the new deals will hurt tribes with smaller...

Viejas Band plans second casino on reservation (08/24)

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians announced plans on Thursday to add a second casino to the reservation. The $800 million hotel and resort would sit next to the existing casino. It makes the...

California tribes oppose compact referendum (08/23)

California tribes are overwhelmingly opposed to a referendum that seeks to overturn four new gaming compacts. The California Nations Indian Gaming Association, the largest inter-tribal organization in the state, and the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign...

CNIGA names Acebedo as executive director (08/21)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association has named Lee Acebedo, former chairman of the Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians, as its executive director. Acebedo recently lost a bid for re-election as chairman of his tribe....

La Jolla Band wants to end management contract (08/21)

The La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians is trying to get out of its management contract with Nevada Gold, a gaming compact. The tribe and Nevada Gold have been working on a small casino. But...

Campo Band's plan for casino expansion questioned (08/17)

About a dozen people attended a public meeting on the Campo Band's plan to expand its casino. The tribe wants to add a hotel, bowling alley and RV park to the Golden Acorn Casino and...

Quick action led to arrests in Soboba casino heist (08/14)

It took less than 72 hours for authorities to arrest three people in connection with the theft of $1.58 million from the casino owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. But how did the...

Rincon Band compares state's demand to 'tax' (08/14)

The Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians and the state of California argued in court on Monday over negotiations for a new gaming compact. The tribe wants to add more slot machines to its casino....

City to seek more money from Pechanga Band (08/13)

The city of Temecula already gets $2.7 million from a state gaming fund every year but stands to gain more now that the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has negotiated a new compact. The compact...

San Manuel Band fails to win support on IGRA change (08/13)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians went to the National Conference of State Legislatures in Boston last week to try to win support for amendments to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. But the effort...

Rincon Band files suit over compact negotiations (08/13)

The Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians is accusing California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) of negotiating in bad faith. The tribe wants to add more slot machines at its casino. But the state is demanding...

Two tribes join fight against California compacts (08/10)

The United Auburn Indian Community and the Pala Band of Mission Indians are joining an effort to halt new gaming compacts for four California tribes. The two tribes each plan to donate $500,000 to a...

Not guilty pleas from two in Soboba casino heist (08/09)

Two people have pleaded not guilty in connection with the theft of $1.5 million from the casino owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Rolando Luda Ramos, 25, is believed to be the mastermind...

Pauma Band plans $300M casino expansion (08/09)

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians plans a $300 million expansion of its casino in southern California. The tribe currently operates a 1,090-slot machine casino in a temporary building. The new casino will boast...

Tribes consider fight against new compacts (08/08)

Two California tribes are "thinking" about financing a challenge to new gaming compacts signed by four tribes. The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the United Auburn Indian Community signed compacts in 2004. They...

Three charged for $1.5M heist at Soboba casino (08/08)

Two men and a woman were charged in connection with the theft of $1.5 million from the casino owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Rolando Luda Ramos, 25, a security technician at the...

Court bars suit under California gaming compact (08/07)

A California appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit against the Barona Band of Mission Indians. The tribe's Class III gaming compact contains a limited waiver of immunity. Casino patrons may pursue negligence claims to the...

Arrest made in $1.5M heist at Soboba casino (08/07)

Authorities arrested a man suspected of stealing $1.5 million from the casino owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Rolando Luda Ramos, 25, was a surveillance technician at the Soboba Casino. He allegedly used...

Soboba Band's casino robbed by security employee (08/03)

The casino owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indian was robbed by an employee on Thursday, authorities said. The suspect is Rolando L. Ramos, a security technician. He allegedly used a gun to...

County approves $38M casino deal with Pala Band (08/02)

San Diego County supervisors approved a $38 million agreement with the Pala Band of Mission Indians on Wednesday. The agreement calls for the tribe to improve the highway leading to its casino. The tribe also...

Groups seek vote on California gaming compacts (07/30)

A coalition led by labor unions and racetracks is seeking to put four new gaming compacts before California voters. The UNITE HERE union and the racetracks need to gather 443,971 valid signatures of registered voters...

Unrecognized tribe seeks casino in California (07/30)

The Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe of California has submitted a proposal to build a casino in Garden Grove. The tribe lacks federal recognition. But Jonathan Stein, who works with one faction of the tribe, says the...

Road an issue for Barona Band liquor license (07/26)

A highway that leads to the casino owned by the Barona Band of Mission Indians is the subject of debate as the tribe defends its liquor license. Some local officials say alcohol-related crashes on...

Hearing examines Barona Band's liquor license (07/25)

An administrative law judge in California began a hearing on Monday to consider the liquor license for the Barona Band of Mission Indians. The tribe won a state license to serve alcohol at its casino....

Big Lagoon Rancheria casino proposal in limbo (07/25)

The Big Lagoon Rancheria blames wealthy tribes for blocking its off-reservation casino proposal. The tribe originally planed to build a casino on its rancheria in northern California. But conservation groups and local officials are concerned...

Pala Band to spend $38M on roads near casino (07/24)

The Pala Band of Mission Indians of California will spend more than $38 million to improve roads near the Pala Casino. The tribe reached the agreement with San Diego County in order to expand...

Tribes face challenge over liquor at casinos (07/23)

Two tribes, one in California and the other in New York, are facing challenges to serving liquor at their casinos. The Barona Band of Mission Indians in California won a state liquor license in 2004....

New California compacts face challenge at the polls (07/23)

A diverse group of interests -- including labor unions, racetracks and some tribes - is considering a challenge to five new gaming compacts. The state Legislature approved the compacts in June. The deals allow...

California audit faults use of gaming revenues (07/13)

The California Bureau of State Audits issued a report on the use of gaming revenues by local communities. Tribes share a portion of their revenues with local communities to address the impacts of gaming....

Buena Vista Band extends casino negotiations (07/12)

The Buena Vista Band of Miwok Indians and Amador County extended negotiations over a casino agreement. The tribe and the county agreed to a 30-day extension. Talks were supposed to have concluded yesterday. The tribe...

Schwarzenegger signs five compact bills into law (07/11)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed five gaming compact bills into law on Monday, starting the process for review by the Interior Department. The bills ratify compacts for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuila...

Soboba Band wants to buy Nevada casino for $15M (07/09)

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in California wants to buy a casino in Henderson, Nevada, for $15 million. The Roadhouse Casino is currently shuttered. But the tribe entered into escrow on the eight-acre parcel...

Five California gaming compacts approved (06/29)

After months of political wrangling, California lawmakers ratified five Class III gaming compacts on Thursday after the tribes reached side deals to address certain issues. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Pechanga Band...

Two more California tribes reach side agreement (06/28)

Two more California have reached side agreements in order to gain approval of their stalled gaming compacts. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians each signed a memorandum...

California tribes reach deal over stalled compacts (06/27)

Two California tribes have agreed to sign side deals with the state in order to receive legislative approval of their stalled gaming compacts. The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians and the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay...

Labor unions rally against California compacts (06/20)

Hundreds of labor union supporters rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday to protest gaming compacts with five California tribes. UNITE-HERE, the union responsible for the anti-sovereignty ruling from the National Labor Relations Board,...

Labor unions to rally against California compacts (06/19)

The California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, is holding a rally at the state Capitol today to oppose new tribal gaming compacts. Labor unions oppose the deals, saying they don't protect workers. Their concerns have blocked the...

Little progress reported on California compacts (06/15)

Attempts to resolve a dispute over five California compacts appear to be slowing down, The Palm Springs Desert Sun reports. The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the Sycuan...

Gabrielino-Tongva Nation seeks casino near Los Angeles (06/14)

The Gabrielino-Tongva Nation, an unrecognized tribe, wants to build a casino near Los Angeles. The tribe and its backer approached the city of Garden Grove last month. They are offering $100 million upfront for infrastructure...

Mooretown Rancheria opens new lodge at casino (06/12)

The Concow-Maidu Tribe of the Mooretown Rancheria held a grand opening for the new Lodge at Feather Falls Casino on Monday. The three-story, 82-room lodge features a fitness room, indoor and outdoor pool, a...

Editorial: Caution on Rumsey Band casino expansion (06/11)

"The Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians showed off expansion plans this week to expand the Cache Creek Casino Resort to a "world-class destination resort." The proposed expansion includes 467 additional hotel rooms and 27 hillside...

Deal near on stalled California gaming compacts (06/08)

Top California lawmakers who have opposed six new gaming compacts are reaching out to the affected tribes in hopes of getting the deals approved, Copley News Service reports. Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, a Democrat, opposed...

Cachil Dehe Band sues California over machines (06/08)

The Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians has sued the California Gambling Control Commission over the number of electronic gaming machines allowed at the Colusa Casino Resort. The tribal-state compact limits the casino to 2,000...

Man wins $3.2M on slots at Pauma Band casino (06/07)

A California man won $3.2 million on penny slot machines at the casino owned by the Pauma Band of Mission Indians. Robert Wilkie Jr., 76, won the jackpot on progressive slot machines. It's the largest...

Poll finds opposition to California compacts (06/06)

A slight majority of residents in southern California oppose new gaming compacts that would allow five tribes to expand their casinos, The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports. When asked whether the number of slot machines should...

Agua Caliente Band plans new casino in Palm Springs (06/06)

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians plans to build a new casino in downtown Palm Springs, California. Officials unveiled preliminary designs for the project. The tribe wants to demolish the existing Spa Resort...

Rumsey Band plans another casino expansion (06/05)

The Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians of California plan a second expansion of its Cache Creek Casino Resort. The tribe plans to add more gaming space, nearly 500 additional hotel rooms, several eateries and an...

Barstow off-reservation casino deal extended (06/01)

An agreement for an off-reservation casino in California has been extended. The Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians and the Big Lagoon Rancheria want to open side-by-side casinos in Barstow. The site is...

Big Lagoon Rancheria weighs off-reservation casino (05/30)

The Big Lagoon Rancheria has until the end of the week to extend its plan for an off-reservation casino in Barstow, California. The tribe is based hundreds of miles from Barstow. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)...

Morongo Band names new casino general manager (05/30)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians of California has chosen a new general manager for its casino resort. Sean Sullivan comes to the tribe from Las Vegas, where he has 25 years of experience. "Sullivan...

Opinion: Time running out on Barstow casinos (05/29)

"For almost two years, a pair of Indian tribes have watched their gaming agreements sit in limbo in the Legislature. And time may be running out. On this morning's edition of The California Report,...

Opinion: Major flaws with California compacts (05/25)

"This report demonstrates why the compacts negotiated with five tribes by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2006 should be rejected by the Legislature. Although increased state revenue sharing is the principal argument in favor of the...

Redding Rancheria plans $90M casino expansion (05/24)

The Redding Rancheria in California unveiled plans for a $90 million expansion of the Win-River Casino. The tribe will add a hotel, parking garage, event center and restaurants to the facility. The gaming floor will...

Agua Caliente Band works on new hotel at casino (05/23)

Construction crews are working around the clock on a new hotel for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The 16-story hotel will be located at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage. It...

Editorial: Tribes should pay for impacts of casinos (05/23)

"Among the unfortunate aspects of Gov. Schwarzenegger's budget is its reliance on a vast expansion of tribal casino gambling to reinforce the state's revenues. There's nothing wrong with consenting adults enjoying a game of chance,...

Opinion: Negotiate new California casino deals (05/21)

"Two recent events suggest the tide may be turning against the governor’s proposal to grant lucrative expansion deals to the State’s five richest tribes. First, on Saturday, the Morongo Tribe abruptly pulled its $20 million...

Schwarzenegger softens stance on gaming (05/18)

When he ran for governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger angered tribes by accusing them of not paying their "fair share" to the state. He later accused tribes of "ripping off" the state and called...

Ione Band to drop legal fight over casino agreement (05/17)

The Ione Band of Miwok Indians will probably drop its fight to preserve an agreement for a proposed casino in Amador County, Vice Chairman Gil Jamerson said. The tribe signed a municipal services agreement with...

BIA set to release Enterprise Rancheria casino plan (05/16)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is set to release a draft environmental impact statement for the Enterprise Rancheria's proposed casino in Yuba County, California. A BIA official in Sacramento said the document has been sent...

NIGC chairman cites need for casino standards (05/15)

National Indian Gaming Commission Chairman Phil Hogen testified on the need for minimum internal control standards (MICS) to ensure adequate oversight of tribal gaming operations. Hogen appeared at a California Assembly hearing on Monday. He...

Regulation at issue in California gaming compacts (05/14)

Regulation of Indian gaming will be discussed at California State Assembly hearing today on six new Class III gaming compacts. Tribes say their casinos are well-regulated, citing tribal, state and federal oversight. But the expansion...

Agua Caliente Chair: Gaming regulation extensive (05/14)

"There has been much written regarding the five tribal gaming compact amendments currently being considered for ratification by the California Assembly. I am chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. While our Tribal...

Rose: The fight over gaming compacts in California (05/14)

"The California State Legislature is debating whether to allow a few tribes to greatly expand the number of slot machines in their casinos in return for sharing up to 25 percent of the revenue...

Pechanga Band spends big for compact campaign (05/11)

The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians of California has spent more than $90,000 to lobby California lawmakers to approve new gaming compacts. The tribe spent about $19,000 on concert tickets, basketball tickets, hotel rooms...

Sen. Feinstein introduces new Lytton Band bill (05/10)

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) introduced S.1347, the Lytton Gaming Oversight Act of 2007, on Wednesday. The bill allows the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians to continue operating a Class II facility in the city...

California county discusses possible casino (05/09)

Officials in Plumas County, California, are learning about the potential for casino development by the Greenville Rancheria. The tribe was terminated but restored to recognition through litigation. A local law firm, however, claim the tribe's...

Schwarzenegger appears in Morongo gaming ads (05/07)

When he ran for governor of California back in 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) accused gaming tribes of not paying their "fair share" to the state. He later accused tribes of "ripping" off the state...

Editorial: Gaming compacts good for California (05/07)

"Last summer, Schwarzenegger struck deals with five Southern California tribes allowing them to expand their gambling operations well beyond their original limits. From 10,000 slot machines, they would be able to install 32,000 — enough...

Editorial: New gaming deals horrible for California (05/07)

"Perhaps you've seen the new 60-second TV spots: a bald eagle soars, a narrator talks about the jobs and opportunity that casinos have brought to California and the additional benefits that new agreements reached with...

California tribes question regulatory proposal (05/04)

A large number of California tribes have expressed opposition to a proposal to implement minimum internal control standards at the state level, Copley News Service reports. Dozens of tribes met Wednesday to consider a proposal...

Regulation at issue for new California compacts (05/03)

Regulation of tribal casinos is one of the issues at stake as California lawmakers debate six new gaming compacts. The agreements already passed the state Senate. But Assembly leaders have concerns over regulation and...

Dry Creek Rancheria denies off-reservation casino (05/02)

The Dry Creek Rancheria of California says it has no plans to develop an off-reservation casino. The tribe submitted a land-into-trust application for 277 acres. But since the land is not part of a...

California tribes to discuss regulation with state (05/02)

California tribes are meeting with the state today to discuss the potential implementation of the Minimum Internal Control Standards, or MICS. The MICS were issued by the National Indian Gaming Commission to cover just about...

Editorial: Gaming compacts are bad for California (04/30)

"Listen closely, and you can hear a "ka-ching" sound emanating from the state Capitol. Armed with a jackpot of campaign dollars, wealthy Indian tribes are pressuring key state leaders to approve one of the largest...

California tribe ups ante in compact fight (04/27)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians of California is reportedly threatening to defeat an upcoming referendum if state lawmakers don't ratify six new tribal gaming compacts. The deals were approved by the Senate. But they...

Column: Tribal warfare over compacts in California (04/26)

"Even with the current housing slump, a paltry $1.6 million still won’t buy you much of a house on the Westside. Maybe an older 3 + 2 with a fiberglass carport. Better to invest your...

Morongo Band willing to spend $20M on compact blitz (04/26)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is prepared to spend up to $20 million on a public relations blitz to support new gaming compacts. The tribe launched a seven-figure television ad campaign earlier this week....

Morongo Band runs TV ads to support compacts (04/24)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians of California began running television ads to generate support for six tribal gaming compacts. The spots urge viewers to contact their lawmakers to support the deals. The state Senate...

Coyote Valley casino reopens after bomb threat (04/20)

The casino owned by the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians reopened on Thursday after an early morning bomb threat. The Shodakai Casino was shut down around 4am following a call from a man who...

California tribes face battle over gaming compacts (04/20)

SIx California tribes easily won approval for their gaming compacts in the state Senate on Thursday but face a tough fight in the Assembly. The compacts for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians,...

California compacts expected to win Senate vote (04/19)

Six California tribes are expected to win approval for their gaming compacts in the state Senate today. The deals would allow five tribes -- the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of...

San Manuel casino barred girl from concert (04/18)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians denied a five-year-old girl entry to a country music concert, causing the artist to cancel the show. The San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino doesn't allow anyone under...

Senate vote set on California gaming compacts (04/17)

The California Senate will vote Thursday on gaming compacts for six tribes. The compacts would allow five tribes -- the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the Pechanga Band...

California tribes await vote on new compacts (04/16)

Six California tribes are expected to face a tough audience when their compacts go before the state Assembly. The state Senate held hearings last week on the agreements. With Democrats as sponsors the compact...

Column: Lining up for the jackpot in California (04/16)

"The thing politicians like best about legal gambling is that it's an opportunity to put their fingers in your pockets without leaving prints. Take the lottery. You plunk down a buck for a ticket. About...

Column: California tribes learn to play the game (04/16)

"You'd think the millions of dollars the tribes deposit in the state coffer would be enough incentive for our selfless representatives in Sacramento to allow American Indians pretty much free rein when it comes...

California compact backers got tribal donations (04/13)

California Democrats who are sponsoring gaming compact bills have received an influx of tribal campaign contributions, the Associated Press reports. During last year's election, the tribes with new compacts donated $540,000 to help two Democrats....

Tribes share more than $4M in gaming funds (04/13)

Three California tribes are sharing more than $4 million in gaming revenues with local communities. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of California is holding its annual donation event today. The tribe will distribute...

Two more California tribes press for compacts (04/12)

Two more California tribes went before lawmakers to seek approval of their gaming compacts. The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians testified yesterday. They followed the Agua...

Editorial: Shingle Springs casino missing water (04/12)

"The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians finally has everything set in place to build its casino off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. The tribe has a court-blessed environmental document. It has an agreement...

Santa Ysabel Band celebrates opening of casino (04/12)

The Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueño Indians celebrated the opening of the 10th casino in San Diego County, California. The Santa Ysabel Resort and Casino has 349 slot machines. The $27 million, 35,000-square-foot was financed...

Two tribes want off-reservation casino considered (04/11)

Two California tribes want lawmakers to consider their compacts for an off-reservation casino in Barstow. The Big Lagoon Rancheria and the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians have proposed side-by-side casinos in Barstow....

California tribes begin push for compact approval (04/11)

Three California tribes went before lawmakers on Tuesday to seek approval of their new gaming compacts. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Yurok Tribe signed...

Three California tribes go for compact hearing (04/10)

The California Senate Governmental Organization is holding a hearing today on gaming compacts for three tribes. The deals would allow the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Morongo Band of Mission Indians to operate...

Shingle Springs Band to break ground on casino (04/10)

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians plan to break ground on a casino on April 26. The tribe proposed the 85,000-square-foot Foothill Oaks Casino but ran into local opposition. The tribe eventually signed...

California tribes push for approval of compacts (04/09)

Five California tribes are headed to the Legislature this week to seek approval of their new gaming compacts. The deals would allow the already successful tribes to add as many as 22,000 new slot...

County fire marshals can't inspect tribe's casino (04/06)

In an unpublished opinion, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a California county from conducting fire inspections at a tribal casino. The Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians operates the River Rock Casino....

Mooretown Rancheria debuts hotel at casino (04/06)

The Concow-Maidu of Mooretown Rancheria opened a 64-unit hotel at the Feather Falls Casino last weekend. The Lodge features a natural, Native-inspired look. "They wanted to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with natural materials...

Tule River Tribe shares more than expected (04/06)

The Tule River Tribe of California shared more gaming revenues with the county than expected, providing a windfall for Tulare County. The Tulare County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee awarded $535,000 in grants this...

Editorial: Torres-Martinez casino a major step (04/05)

"A new chapter in the storied history of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians took shape Sunday afternoon when the familiar clang of coins and the ring of slot machines echoed inside the tribe's new Red...

California tribes prepare to defend compacts (04/05)

SIx California tribes will go before state lawmakers next week to seek ratification of their gaming compacts. The tribes include five of the most successful in the state. The compacts would allow them to operate...

Editorial: Oppose Graton Rancheria casino (04/04)

'For anyone with concerns about the many negative impacts that a proposed mega-casino in Rohnert Park would have on the quality of life in southern Sonoma County, now is the time to speak up. Public...

Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians open casino (04/03)

The Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians of California opened the Red Earth Casino on Monday. The 10,000-square-foot casino features six table games and 349 slot machines. The tribe has plans to add 1,650 more slots...

Not all tribal compacts created equal in California (04/02)

Some California lawmakers are raising questions about provisions in new gaming compacts for eight California tribes. Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez and Assemblyman Alberto Torrico, both Democrats, are concerned that five wealthy tribes with successful casinos...

County sues to stop Ione Band casino proposal (03/30)

Amador County, California, has filed suit against the Interior Department in hopes of stopping the Ione Band of Miwok Indians from opening a casino. The county says the Ione Band doesn't qualify for an...

Chumash Tribe shoots down new compact rumors (03/30)

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is not negotiating a new compact with the state of California, Chairman Vincent Armenta said. Opponents of the tribe have suggested the tribe wants up to 5,000...

CNIGA concerned about county's bingo rules (03/28)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association is concerned about Sacramento County's proposal to limit the use of electronic bingo machines. CNIGA says the county's proposed rules are more restrictive than the federal government's definition of...

Shingle Springs Band sued by former partner (03/28)

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians has been sued for breach of contract by its former gaming partner. The tribe was working with Sharp Image Gaming Inc. to open a casino in the late...

California tribes renew push for gaming compacts (03/28)

Six California tribes are renewing their push to have their gaming compacts ratified by the state Legislature. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño...

Pechanga Band seeks more slots, second casino (03/27)

After running into problems last year, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians enlisted a Democratic lawmaker to sponsor the tribe's gaming compact bill in the California Senate. Under the compact, the tribe would be able...

Viejas woman reaches out to disabled at casino (03/27)

As a person with disabilities, Robin Lackie, a member of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians of California, knows what it's like to feel invisible. That's why she's making a special effort as the...

Jamul Band to open state's first Class II-only casino (03/26)

The Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians will open California's first Class II-only facility after running into opposition to a full-scale casino. The tribe is building a casino on its 6-acre reservation and wants to negotiate...

Agua Caliente Band signs major deal for casino (03/23)

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the city of Rancho Mirage, California, signed a major agreement on Thursday. The tribe agreed to have the $205 million Agua Caliente Casino placed within the...

udge dismisses San Pasqual Band slot machine case (03/23)

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the San Pasqual Band Of Mission Indians over the number of slot machines allowed under the tribe's compact with the state of California. The judge said the...

County sues DOI over Indian land determination (03/22)

Amador County in California has filed suit against the Interior Department to challenge the Indian lands determination for the Ione Band of Miwok Indians. When he was serving as Interior's solicitor for Indian affairs, Carl...

Agua Caliente Chair: Gaming builds better future (03/16)

"Marc Cooper's tirade against tribal self-reliance misses the point that gaming produces billions of dollars a year in good salaries and benefits to employees, sales for local businesses, state taxes and direct aid to...

Jamul Band criticized for demolishing homes (03/14)

The Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians broke its promise not to demolish homes to make way for a casino, San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob said. Jacob said Jamul Chairman Leon Acebedo went back...

Graton Rancheria offers funds to keep hospital open (03/14)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are offering to keep the Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento, California, up and running. The tribe wants to open a casino in the Bay Area. The project is still...

Racetracks want limits on California tribes (03/14)

Horse racing interests are teaming with labor unions to seek changes to a new gaming compact in California. Five tribes signed compacts with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) last year. But Democrats, acting on behalf of...

Jamul Band demolishes homes to make way for casino (03/13)

The Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians demolished the homes of long-time residents of the reservation in order to make way for a casino. Chairman Leon Acebedo had promised not to destroy the homes of...

Opinion: Does California need more tribal casinos? (03/12)

"The $7 billion that passes through California's Indian gaming facilities already surpasses the collective take of all the casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Our state is home to more than 50 Nevada-style gambling resorts,...

Agua Caliente Band reaches deal over casino hotel (03/06)

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians plans to sign an agreement with the city of Rancho Mirage over the addition of a $205 million at the Agua Caliente Casino. Details of the agreement aren't...

Editorial: Tribes should pay for gambling addictions (03/05)

"A California Senate committee recently learned that while many of us love to gamble, quite a few suffer from addiction as casinos empty their pockets. The state's legal gambling operations make $13 billion a year...

San Manuel Band enters partnership with track (03/02)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has entered into a one-year partnership with a horse track. The tribe and Santa Anita Park signed the deal in December. They work together on major horse...

I. Nelson Rose: A tribal casino is just a casino (02/28)

"The most important federal Court of Appeals below the U.S. Supreme Court has declared that, at least for labor law, tribal casinos are to be treated exactly the same as casinos that are owned by...

Opinion: Indian gaming, 20 years after Cabazon (02/26)

"Indian gaming is the fastest-growing segment of legalized gambling in the United States, fed by our seemingly insatiable appetite for high-stakes poker, slots and even bingo. How did Indian gaming become a $25 billion industry...

California Democrats sponsor bills for compacts (02/23)

Top Democratic lawmakers in California will sponsor bills to ratify the gaming compacts for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians The tribes signed agreemeents with Gov. Arnold...

Column: Most tribes won't benefit from gaming (02/16)

"Twenty years ago this month, the Cabazon and Morongo tribes were running exceedingly modest bingo halls, fueled as much by hope for a better future as by bettors' dollars. Today, they're running not only full-fledged...

Chukchansi Tribe settles casino expansion dispute (02/16)

The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians has reached a settlement with Madera County of California to clear the way for a casino expansion. The tribe will pay the county $13 million to resolve four pending...

San Pasqual Band to debut casino expansion (02/15)

The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians of California will debut the first phase of its casino expansion next month. The tribe is spending $114 million to increase the size of the Valley View Casino...

Opinion: Off-reservation casinos a good idea for Barstow (02/12)

$stalker "The Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla Indians of San Diego County is easily more than 100 miles from Barstow, while the Big Lagoon Rancheria of Humboldt County is well over several hundred miles away....

Residents oppose Chukchansi casino's water plan (02/08)

The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians says it welcomes the chance to discuss plans for a sewage treatment system at the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino in California. The tribe applied for a federal...

Editorial: Tribes shouldn't fight off-reservation casino (02/08)

$stalker "What happens in the state legislature this spring may make or break our chances of getting a casino in Barstow. The compacts with the state for the Los Coyotes and the Big Lagoon Rancheria...

Rival tribes could sink off-reservation casino bill (02/07)

$stalker Two California tribes seeking to open side-by-side casinos hundreds of miles from their reservations face opposition from rival tribes. The Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians and the Big Lagoon Rancheria signed...

Column: Compact fight looms large in California (02/05)

"The rather odd and often prickly relationship between the state of California and the state's casino-owning Indian tribes, as it always does, is looming large as the Legislature cranks up anew. Money -- big money...

California tribes back with off-reservation casino bid (02/01)

Indianz.Com Casino StalkerTracking casino proposals across Indian Country. Two California tribes who want to build side-by-side casinos hundreds of miles from their reservations were back at the state capitol on Wednesday. The Los Coyotes Band...

Buena Vista Band releases new casino impact study (02/01)

The Buena Vista Band of Me-Wuk Indians of California released a new draft tribal environmental impact report for its proposed casino. The tribe plans to open a Class III gaming facility on its 67.5-acre...

California called home to 1M compulsive gamblers (01/31)

California is home to nearly 1 million problem gamblers, according to a study released by the state on Tuesday. The state Office of Problem and Pathological Gambling commissioned the 2006 California Problem Gambling Prevalence...

Yurok Tribe still waiting on compact approval (01/30)

Facing rampant poverty and unemployment, the Yurok Tribe of California hopes two small gaming facilities with less than 100 slot machines will provide needed revenues on the reservation. But the tribe's compact has languished...

Editorial: Don't approve new California compacts (01/29)

"Note to Legislators: don't get snookered. Specifically, don't ratify ill-conceived deals with Indian gambling tribes just because the state is in the red and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is waving promises of big money for state...

Agua Caliente Band lobbies lawmakers on compact (01/26)

Richard Milanovich, the chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, has been lobbying California lawmakers in hopes of passing the tribe's new gaming compact. The tribe negotiated a deal last year with...

Indictments for Trinidad Rancheria casino theft (01/26)

Three people were indicted for stealing $198,000 from the casino owned by the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria. Peter Daniel Collins, 35, Emily Katherine Weitzel, 22, and Daniel Ivan Porter, 37, were...

California's gaming compacts upheld in court (01/25)

The California Court of Appeals rejected a challenge to the tribal-state gaming compact. California Commerce Casino, a non-Indian card club, sued state officials for entering into the agreement in 2004. The card club claimed the...

California tribes discuss politics at conference (01/19)

The 12th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference wrapped up on Thursday as California tribes discuss the state of affairs in Washington, D.C. In the 109th Congress, tribes had to fight a slew of anti-gaming proposals....

California tribes kick off annual gaming conference (01/18)

More than 600 people attended the opening day of the 12th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference on Wednesday. The conference, sponsored by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, is taking place at the casino...

Jamul Band evicts residents to make way for casino (01/18)

The Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians of California issued eviction notices to the last two remaining residents of the reservation. The tribe is evicting the two non-members in order to build a $200 million casino....

California tribes meet for gaming conference (01/17)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association is holding its 12th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference this week. The conference takes place in Temecula, on the Pechanga Reservation. Tribal leaders will discuss gaming, politics and other...

La Posta Band opens casino with 349 slot machines (01/16)

The La Posta Band of Mission Indians of California opened its first casino on Monday. The $23.5 million La Posta Casino is small by southern California standards. The 20,000-square-foot facility east of San Diego has...

Schwarzenegger's budget relies on gaming (01/11)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is depending on $506 million in tribal gaming revenues to fund part of his new budget. But the money might not come through because it depends on payments from four...

Shingle Springs Rancheria casino faces delays (01/10)

The Shingle Springs Rancheria of California faces more delays as opponents of the tribe's casino continue to fight the project in court. The tribe hopes to break ground this spring on a $100 million...

Torres-Martinez Tribe to open casino in March (01/09)

The Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Tribe of California plans to open its first casino on March 15. The 14,000-square-foot Red Earth Casino will feature mostly penny slots, the director of operations said. Combined with truck...

Coyote Valley Band plans major new casino (01/05)

The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians released a draft tribal environmental impact report last month, detailing plans for a major new casino on the reservation. The tribe wants to build a 105,750 square-foot, a...

California tribal compacts up for review again (01/05)

Five California tribes will have to defend their proposed gaming compacts again this year. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians, the San...

Augustine Band hires new manager for casino (01/04)

The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians has hired a new general manager for its casino. Stephen Lloyd comes to the tribe from the Cherokee Nation, where he served as vice president of gaming operations. He...