County renews litigation against Cowlitz Tribe's casino plan (06/10)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. Clark County in Washington filed a new lawsuit aimed at preventing the Cowlitz Tribe from opening a casino. The lawsuit was filed in response to a new record of decision issued by... Chris Stearns, Navajo, to join Washington gaming commission (06/03)
Chris Stearns, a member of the Navajo Nation, has been appointed to the Washington State Gambling Commission. Stearns has a long career in Indian law. He serves as counsel to Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, an Indian law firm, and... Yakama Nation distributes casino revenues to community (05/29)
The Yakama Nation of Washington shared $777,371 in gaming revenues with the community at its annual Yakama Cares event today. The tribe sets aside 2 percent of Class III gaming revenues for its Community Impact Fund. This year, $411,296... Blog: Bold designs for Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino (05/24)
Blog urges the Spokane Tribe of Washington to be bold with the design of its off-reservation casino: We know from documents already filed that the tribe has signed a tentative deal to work with Warner Gaming, a large company that... City cites economic benefits from off-reservation gaming (05/17)
Off-reservation gaming has been good to Airway Heights, Washington, the city manager said. The city hosts the Northern Quest Casino, owned by the Kalispel Tribe. Property values have grown by more than $101 million since the casino opened in 2000... Letter: Casino won't help Spokane Tribe with unemployment (05/13)
Letter writer questions need for Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino: A recent article in The Spokesman-Review claimed this casino is needed to combat the 50 percent unemployment on the reservation. Currently, all tribal casinos have a Native American-friendly hiring practice, that... Opponents reject Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino study (05/09)
Critics of the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino are still trying to use the Fairchild Air Force Base to stir up opposition. The Air Force has said the West Plains Mixed-Use Development won't affect its operations. The tribe commissioned a study... BIA issues new land-into-trust ruling for Cowlitz Tribe casino (05/09)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has once again approved a casino for the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington. The BIA issued a new record of decision to take 152 acres in trust for... Rep. McMorris Rodgers opposes Spokane Tribe's casino plan (05/08)
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington) says the Spokane Tribe should not be allowed to open an off-reservation casino in Washington. McMorris Rodgers claims the West Plains Mixed-Use Development will encroach on the nearby Fairchild Air Force Base. However, the Air... Spokane Tribe releases new report for off-reservation casino (05/03)
The Spokane Tribe of Washington released a new study on Thursday that says its off-reservation casino won't interfere with the Fairchild Air Force Base. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Federal Aviation Administration already said the West Plains Mixed-Use... Letter: Spokane Tribe addressed military concerns on casino (04/25)
Letter from Sheri Johnson, the co-chair of Friends of STEP, a group that supports the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino: Why isn’t Fairchild Air Force Base saying the Spokane Tribe’s West Plains project is a problem? Simple; because they don’t believe... Column: Military silent on Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino (04/12)
Columnist wonders why military officials won't say anything about the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino: Why all the whispering, Fairchild? If the Spokane Tribe’s proposed casino is a threat to the base – which is, in turn, a threat to the... Puyallup Tribe announces plans for major expansion of casino (04/10)
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel. Photo © Puyallup Tribe. The Puyallup Tribe of Washington announced plans for a major expansion of the Emerald Queen Casino. The tribe will start work this summer on 2,500-stall parking structure. After that's finished,... Spokane Tribe has strong links with off-reservation gaming site (04/08)
The Spokane Tribe maintains a strong connection with its off-reservation casino site in Washington. The tribe used the site of the West Plains Mixed-Use Development as a traditional encampment for hundreds of years. There was even a battle with the... New Interior Secretary could rule on Spokane Tribe's casino (03/29)
Sally Jewell has yet to be confirmed as the Secretary of the Interior Department but the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino in her home state of Washington could prove to be one of her first major tests. The Bureau of Indian... Tribes seeing turnaround in gaming revenues after recession (03/26)
Tribal casino casino revenues are starting to rebound after faltering through the recession, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. Tribal revenues fell in 2009, right after the recession yet. But the Indian gaming industry has grown in 2010... Press Release; Colville Tribes enter agreement with Bally Technologies (03/26)
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation sign deal with Bally Technologies: Bally Technologies (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, and the Board of Directors... Bill Iyall: Court decision won't stop Cowlitz Tribe casino plan (03/25)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. Bill Iyall, the chairman of the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington, remains confident of a casino for his people: A recent Columbian front-page article reporting on a federal court decision about the... Cowlitz Tribe confident of casino bid despite another setback (03/19)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington remains confident of its casino despite another setback in court. The Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a record of decision in December 2010 after finalizing the... Snoqualmie Tribe still working on plans for casino expansion (03/18)
The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington is still working on plans to add a hotel to the Snoqualmie Casino. The tribe scheduled a general council meeting to discuss refinancing of its casino debt last month, The Seattle Times reported. But the... Editorial: Judge sends Cowlitz Tribe casino back to square one (03/15)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. The Columbian sees a major setback for the Cowlitz Tribe casino project in Washington: Formal opposition to the proposed Cowlitz tribal casino in north Clark County has been expressed over several... Skokomish Tribe plans summer opening for casino expansion (03/14)
Groundbreaking -- David Owens (GM Lucky Dog Casino), Tim “Wiggs” LeClair (Skokomish Council Member), Charles “Guy” Miller (Skokomish Council Chairman), Yvonne Oberly (Skokomish Tribal CEO), Cody Andrews (Skokomish Council Member), Paul Hamel (Group West) and John Hanks (Swinerton). Photo... Judge orders new record of decision for Cowlitz Tribe's casino (03/14)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. A federal judge ordered the Obama administration to issue a new record of decision for the controversial Cowlitz Tribe casino project in Washington. The Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a record... New judge takes control of lawsuit against Cowlitz Tribe casino (03/12)
A new judge has been assigned to the lawsuit that seeks to stop the Cowlitz Tribe from opening a casino in Washington. Judge Barbara J. Rothstein heard from the parties on March 7 in Washington, D.C. One report said... Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe sees continued growth at its casino (03/11)
The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe of Washington continues to see growth at its 7 Cedars gaming facility. The casino posted double-digit percentage gains up until about 2009, right after the recession hit. But revenues have remained stable in the years since...
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. Clark County in Washington filed a new lawsuit aimed at preventing the Cowlitz Tribe from opening a casino. The lawsuit was filed in response to a new record of decision issued by... Chris Stearns, Navajo, to join Washington gaming commission (06/03)
Chris Stearns, a member of the Navajo Nation, has been appointed to the Washington State Gambling Commission. Stearns has a long career in Indian law. He serves as counsel to Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, an Indian law firm, and... Yakama Nation distributes casino revenues to community (05/29)
The Yakama Nation of Washington shared $777,371 in gaming revenues with the community at its annual Yakama Cares event today. The tribe sets aside 2 percent of Class III gaming revenues for its Community Impact Fund. This year, $411,296... Blog: Bold designs for Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino (05/24)
Blog urges the Spokane Tribe of Washington to be bold with the design of its off-reservation casino: We know from documents already filed that the tribe has signed a tentative deal to work with Warner Gaming, a large company that... City cites economic benefits from off-reservation gaming (05/17)
Off-reservation gaming has been good to Airway Heights, Washington, the city manager said. The city hosts the Northern Quest Casino, owned by the Kalispel Tribe. Property values have grown by more than $101 million since the casino opened in 2000... Letter: Casino won't help Spokane Tribe with unemployment (05/13)
Letter writer questions need for Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino: A recent article in The Spokesman-Review claimed this casino is needed to combat the 50 percent unemployment on the reservation. Currently, all tribal casinos have a Native American-friendly hiring practice, that... Opponents reject Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino study (05/09)
Critics of the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino are still trying to use the Fairchild Air Force Base to stir up opposition. The Air Force has said the West Plains Mixed-Use Development won't affect its operations. The tribe commissioned a study... BIA issues new land-into-trust ruling for Cowlitz Tribe casino (05/09)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has once again approved a casino for the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington. The BIA issued a new record of decision to take 152 acres in trust for... Rep. McMorris Rodgers opposes Spokane Tribe's casino plan (05/08)
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington) says the Spokane Tribe should not be allowed to open an off-reservation casino in Washington. McMorris Rodgers claims the West Plains Mixed-Use Development will encroach on the nearby Fairchild Air Force Base. However, the Air... Spokane Tribe releases new report for off-reservation casino (05/03)
The Spokane Tribe of Washington released a new study on Thursday that says its off-reservation casino won't interfere with the Fairchild Air Force Base. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Federal Aviation Administration already said the West Plains Mixed-Use... Letter: Spokane Tribe addressed military concerns on casino (04/25)
Letter from Sheri Johnson, the co-chair of Friends of STEP, a group that supports the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino: Why isn’t Fairchild Air Force Base saying the Spokane Tribe’s West Plains project is a problem? Simple; because they don’t believe... Column: Military silent on Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino (04/12)
Columnist wonders why military officials won't say anything about the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino: Why all the whispering, Fairchild? If the Spokane Tribe’s proposed casino is a threat to the base – which is, in turn, a threat to the... Puyallup Tribe announces plans for major expansion of casino (04/10)
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel. Photo © Puyallup Tribe. The Puyallup Tribe of Washington announced plans for a major expansion of the Emerald Queen Casino. The tribe will start work this summer on 2,500-stall parking structure. After that's finished,... Spokane Tribe has strong links with off-reservation gaming site (04/08)
The Spokane Tribe maintains a strong connection with its off-reservation casino site in Washington. The tribe used the site of the West Plains Mixed-Use Development as a traditional encampment for hundreds of years. There was even a battle with the... New Interior Secretary could rule on Spokane Tribe's casino (03/29)
Sally Jewell has yet to be confirmed as the Secretary of the Interior Department but the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino in her home state of Washington could prove to be one of her first major tests. The Bureau of Indian... Tribes seeing turnaround in gaming revenues after recession (03/26)
Tribal casino casino revenues are starting to rebound after faltering through the recession, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. Tribal revenues fell in 2009, right after the recession yet. But the Indian gaming industry has grown in 2010... Press Release; Colville Tribes enter agreement with Bally Technologies (03/26)
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation sign deal with Bally Technologies: Bally Technologies (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, and the Board of Directors... Bill Iyall: Court decision won't stop Cowlitz Tribe casino plan (03/25)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. Bill Iyall, the chairman of the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington, remains confident of a casino for his people: A recent Columbian front-page article reporting on a federal court decision about the... Cowlitz Tribe confident of casino bid despite another setback (03/19)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington remains confident of its casino despite another setback in court. The Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a record of decision in December 2010 after finalizing the... Snoqualmie Tribe still working on plans for casino expansion (03/18)
The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington is still working on plans to add a hotel to the Snoqualmie Casino. The tribe scheduled a general council meeting to discuss refinancing of its casino debt last month, The Seattle Times reported. But the... Editorial: Judge sends Cowlitz Tribe casino back to square one (03/15)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. The Columbian sees a major setback for the Cowlitz Tribe casino project in Washington: Formal opposition to the proposed Cowlitz tribal casino in north Clark County has been expressed over several... Skokomish Tribe plans summer opening for casino expansion (03/14)
Groundbreaking -- David Owens (GM Lucky Dog Casino), Tim “Wiggs” LeClair (Skokomish Council Member), Charles “Guy” Miller (Skokomish Council Chairman), Yvonne Oberly (Skokomish Tribal CEO), Cody Andrews (Skokomish Council Member), Paul Hamel (Group West) and John Hanks (Swinerton). Photo... Judge orders new record of decision for Cowlitz Tribe's casino (03/14)
A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. A federal judge ordered the Obama administration to issue a new record of decision for the controversial Cowlitz Tribe casino project in Washington. The Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a record... New judge takes control of lawsuit against Cowlitz Tribe casino (03/12)
A new judge has been assigned to the lawsuit that seeks to stop the Cowlitz Tribe from opening a casino in Washington. Judge Barbara J. Rothstein heard from the parties on March 7 in Washington, D.C. One report said... Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe sees continued growth at its casino (03/11)
The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe of Washington continues to see growth at its 7 Cedars gaming facility. The casino posted double-digit percentage gains up until about 2009, right after the recession hit. But revenues have remained stable in the years since...
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