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Tribes in California warm up to Internet gambling legislation (05/08)

It looks like tribes in California are coming together on Internet gaming. The Morongo Band of Mission Indians proposed an online poker consortium of tribes and non-Indian facilities. The idea was opposed by some of...

Another Democrat signs onto anti-Tohono O'odham casino bill (05/06)

Artist's rendering of the proposed West Valley Resort. Image from Tohono O'odham Nation. Another Democrat has signed onto H.R.1410, a bill that would prevent the Tohono O'odham Nation from opening an off-reservation casino in Arizona....

California Tribal Business Alliance opposes online gaming law (04/29)

California is a long way from Atlantic City but that isn't stopping some tribes from expressing opposition to New Jersey's new Internet gambling law. The California Tribal Business Alliance, which represents three tribes with casinos,...

Florida Legislature signs contract for study of gaming industry (04/17)

The Florida Legislature signed a contract with the Spectrum Gaming Group to study the gaming industry in Florida. The contract is worth nearly $400,000, the Associated Press reported. The study will include the Seminole Tribe,...

Editorial: Worthy bill against Tohono O'odham Nation casino bid (04/12)

Artist's rendering of the proposed West Valley Resort. Image from Tohono O'odham Nation. Newspaper supports bill to stop the Tohono O'odham Nation from opening an off-reservation casino but doesn't think it will get very...

Two Democrats join bill to block Tohono O'odham Nation casino (04/11)

Artist's rendering of the proposed West Valley Resort. Image from Tohono O'odham Nation. Two Democrats are co-sponsoring a bill that would prevent the Tohono O'odham Nation from opening an off-reservation casino in Arizona. During...

Lawmakers in Texas hold first hearing on legalization of casinos (04/11)

The Texas Senate Committee on Business & Commerce held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the legalization of casinos in the state. SJR 64 creates a gaming commission that will award licenses for up to...

Florida governor approves ban on electronic gaming machines (04/11)

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) signed into law a ban on electronic gaming machines, a move that will shut down more than 1,000 non-Indian operations across the state. HB 155 bans electronic devices except for...

Arizona tribes support bill that blocks gaming in Phoenix area (04/10)

Artist's rendering of the proposed West Valley Resort. Image from Tohono O'odham Nation. A bill that would prevent the Tohono O'odham Nation from opening an off-reservation casino in Arizona is drawing the support of...

Texas bill authorizes Class III gaming for three tribes in state (04/09)

A bill that was introduced in the Texas Legislature authorizes casinos for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe, the Tigua Tribe and the Kickapoo Tribe. Senate Joint Resolution 6 creates a gaming commission that will award licenses for...

Rep. Franks takes aim at Tohono O'odham Nation casino again (04/09)

Rep. Trent Franks (R-Arizona) is introducing a bill that seeks to prevent the Tohono O'odham Nation from opening an off-reservation casino in Arizona. But instead of going after the tribe's land claim settlement act, Franks...

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...

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe willing to ax land claim for casino (04/04)

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas is willing to drop its land claim in exchange for a casino. A federal court said the tribe deserves $270 million for being deprived of its land rights. H.R.1144, the...

Editorial: Gaming not a solution for Alabama-Coushatta Tribe (04/02)

Newspaper opposes 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: Texans can sympathize with the economic plight...

Poll: Support remains strong for tribal casino industry in Idaho (03/20)

The Coeur d'Alene Resort, owned by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. The Spokesman Review sees overwhelming support for Indian gaming in Idaho: 148 of 180 respondents (82.22%) said they want the Idaho Legislature to reject...