Narragansett Tribe to allow unions at casino

Narragansett Tribe to allow unions at casino (June 15, 2004)

The Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island says unions will be allowed at its proposed casino. $p The tribe and its partner, Harrah's Entertainment, say they will not interfere with union efforts by employees. The facility, which would be located in...

Delaware land claim clouds fate of slot machine bill

Delaware land claim clouds fate of slot machine bill (June 15, 2004)

Pennsylvania Republicans say they won't support a bill to legalize slot machines if it includes language authorizing a deal with two Oklahoma tribes. $p The Delaware Nation and the Delaware Tribe have laid claim to ancestral land in Pennsylvania. They...

Morongo Band previews casino at  New York City party

Morongo Band previews casino at New York City party (June 15, 2004)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians threw a party in New York City to give the East Coast travel industry a preview of the tribe's new casino. $p The $250 million resort is set to open in November. The tribe...

Gaming funds distributed to California communities

Gaming funds distributed to California communities (June 15, 2004)

Communities in Riverside County, California, received $10.3 million in gaming revenues on Monday. $P The money comes from a special distribution fund set up by tribal-state compacts that were signed in 1999. It pays for for police and fire services,...

Editorial: Tribes should help gambling addicts

Editorial: Tribes should help gambling addicts (June 15, 2004)

"In light of the state Legislature's feckless support for problem gamblers, the willingness of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to donate $350,000 for treatment is nice. Not overwhelming, but welcome. Try to find a parking space at the tribe's casino near...