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Column: Graton Rancheria casino still the number one concern (08/09)

Columnist says the $800 million Graton Resort and Casino being built by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is still the number one local issue.

Mashantucket Tribe sees another delay for outlet mall at casino (08/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced plans for an outlet mall at Foxwoods Resort Casino in February 2012 but there's been several delays with the $120 million project. Groundbreaking on the Tanger Outlets...

Judge sets hearing in fight over United Keetoowah Band casino (08/08)

A federal judge has scheduled a hearing in a gaming dispute between the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.

Blog: Graton Rancheria finances $10.85M road project to casino (08/07)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is paying $10.85 million for a road project that will bring visitors to the...

Lower Sioux Indian Community announces expansion at casino (08/07)

The Lower Sioux Indian Community of Minnesota announced an expansion of its casino. The tribe will be adding more expanding and renovating the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. The project includes a larger gaming floor, a...

Eastern Cherokees complete land purchase for new casino (08/06)

It looks like the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will start work on a second casino in North Carolina in October. The tribe completed the purchase of the land that will be used for the...

Choctaw Nation audit uncovered overbilling for casino work (08/06)

Six people pleaded guilty to defrauding the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma by overbilling for construction services at the tribe's casinos. The tribe discovered the overbilling through an audit and referred the matter to federal investigators....

Muscogee Nation alters deal to address concerns from NIGC (08/05)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma altered a business deal to address concerns raised by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Six indicted in connection with Choctaw Nation casino work (08/05)

Six people have been indicted in connection with an expansion at a casino owned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Federal authorities say two executives at Flintco, an Indian-owned construction firm, were part of a...

Disputed leader of Apache Tribe to talk to FBI about casinos (08/05)

Donnie Cabaniss, the disputed leader of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, plans to talk to the FBI about casino corruption. Cabaniss said rival leaders stole from the tribe's gaming operation. The Silver Buffalo Casino and...

Graton Rancheria questions Dry Creek Band on casino claim (08/05)

The Dry Creek Rancheria has said it won't pursue plans for a second casino but the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is questioning the claim.

Judge axes lawsuit against Graton Rancheria casino compact (08/02)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. A judge in California dismissed a lawsuit aimed at stopping the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria from opening a casino....

A leader of Apache Tribe promises reopening for two casinos (08/02)

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma will reopen its two gaming facilities "soon," a leader told News9. Phillip Wetselline claims to be in charge of the tribe. He says the the Silver Buffalo Casino and the...

Apache Tribe puts 100 people out of work with casino closures (08/01)

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma has closed a second gaming facility, leaving 100 people without jobs.

Apache Tribe shutters gaming facility amid leadership dispute (07/31)

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma has temporarily closed its casino amid a leadership dispute that has left employees without their paychecks. Donnie Cabannis claims he is the chairman of the tribe. But rivals say Phillip...

DOJ supports Poarch Creeks in gaming lawsuit filed by Alabama (07/30)

The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. Photo © Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The Department of Justice is backing the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in a gaming lawsuit filed by Alabama...

Cayuga Nation won't seek gambling license for Class II facility (07/29)

The Cayuga Nation of New York won't be seeking local approval for its Class II gaming facility. The tribe reopened the LakeSide Entertainment earlier this month. The facility is not on trust land so the...

Judge rejects county challenge to Quapaw Tribe's gaming site (07/26)

It only took seven years but a federal judge finally issued a decision on Thursday in a lawsuit that challenged the legality of the casino owned by the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma.

Law Article: Graton Rancheria puts Godzilla casino in Bay Area (07/26)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Attorney says Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria will be cashing in on the Bay Area market when it opens the...

Colville Tribes revive plans for long-delayed gaming facility (07/25)

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington are finally ready to start work on a casino that was announced back in 2009. The tribe delayed work after human remains were discovered at the...

Cherokee Nation offers settlement in UKB casino land dispute (07/25)

The Cherokee Nation is offering to settle a land-into-trust dispute with the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. The United Keetoowah Band operates the Keetoowah Cherokee Casino on a 2.03-acre site in Tahlequah. The Bureau...

Hundreds line up for jobs at Twenty-Nine Palms Band casino (07/24)

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in California started accepting application for jobs at its new casino on Tuesday. Nearly 1,000 people turned out for a chance at 150 jobs, The Hi-Desert Star reported....

Cherokee Nation sues to block UKB casino land-into-trust bid (07/24)

The Cherokee Nation went to court on Tuesday to block the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians from operating a gaming facility. Both tribes are headquartered in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. But the Cherokee Nation claims it...

Oneida Nation celebrates 20th casino birthday with big cake (07/23)

Buddy Valastro, Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter and Turtle Clan Representative of the Oneida Nation Council Dale Rood proudly display the giant Turning Stone 20th Anniversary cake created by Valastro, star of TV’s “Cake...

United Keetoowah Band celebrates 27 years of tribal gaming (07/23)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians celebrated the 27th anniversary of its gaming facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Keetoowah Cherokee Casino was one of the first gaming facilities in Indian Country and is one...