Schwarzenegger  opposes changes to IGRA

Schwarzenegger opposes changes to IGRA (March 25, 2004)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) opposes changes to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act that involve revenue-sharing and Class II electronic devices. Schwarzenegger, who campaigned last fall on increased revenue-sharing, is currently negotiating compacts with some tribes in order to obtain...

Neb. lawmakers may revive gaming amendment

Neb. lawmakers may revive gaming amendment (March 25, 2004)

In the final days of the Nebraska Legislature, the possibility of a two casino plan seems more likely, according to Speaker Curt Bromm. Gaming has already consumed 26 hours of debate this session, according to The Lincoln Journal Star. But...

Calif. AG not probing alleged compact violation

Calif. AG not probing alleged compact violation (March 25, 2004)

California's attorney general Bill Lockyer says he has not been asked to investigate an alleged violation of the state's tribal-state gaming compact by the Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians. $p Critics accuse the tribe of opening its casino and...

Calif. tribe snares casino team from Ariz. tribe

Calif. tribe snares casino team from Ariz. tribe (March 25, 2004)

The Santa Ysabel Indian Band of Mission Indians is moving forward with plans to open a casino in about a year. The tribe has hired an Arizona management group called Majestic Gaming to run the casino. Majestic formerly managed a...

Column: State should not rely on gaming revenues

Column: State should not rely on gaming revenues (March 25, 2004)

"How ironic that foes of a full-fledged casino here must depend so heavily on the campaign being waged by Lincoln Park, the dog track that is a forest of state-sponsored video slot machines, much the same as you'd find at...

Cherokee Nation second tribe to buy  race track

Cherokee Nation second tribe to buy race track (March 25, 2004)

The Cherokee Nation has become the second tribe in Oklahoma to announce the purchase of a race track. The tribe is buying Will Rogers Downs for an undisclosed amount. The track was assessed by Rogers County at $2,859,842, The Thoroughbred...