Sask. tribal casinos report 24 percent increase

Sask. tribal casinos report 24 percent increase (February 27, 2004)

Profits at Saskatchewan's four First Nations casinos grew by 24 percent in the final quarter of 2003. The casinos saw a net income of $8.3 million in Q4. This was up from $6.7 million during the same time period in...

S.D. GOP blasted for gaming   language in tax bill

S.D. GOP blasted for gaming language in tax bill (February 27, 2004)

Democrats and tribal representatives in South Dakota blasted a bill that would require the state attorney general to sign gaming compacts in addition to the state governor. Indian lawmakers in the House and Senate rallied against the language, included in...

Okla. gaming compact bill gains final approval

Okla. gaming compact bill gains final approval (February 27, 2004)

A bill to legalize certain electronic casino machines for tribes and horsetracks was ready for Gov. Brad Henry's signature on Thursday after the House voted 52-47 in favor, just one vote more needed for passage. But a revenue-sharing compact for...

Thousands turn out for casino resort job fair

Thousands turn out for casino resort job fair (February 27, 2004)

An estimated 2,500 people showed up on the first day of the Seminole Tribe's three-day job fair. The tribe hired more than 600 people on the spot to work at its new $200-million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. "Great," said...