Wyandotte Nation sees support on out-of-state casino

Wyandotte Nation sees support on out-of-state casino (July 14, 2004)

The Republican vice-chairman of the House Resources Committee says the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma should be allowed to operate an out-of-state casino. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), former chairman of the panel, blasted the state of Kansas for raiding the tribe's...

NIGC reports $16.7B in tribal casino revenues

NIGC reports $16.7B in tribal casino revenues (July 14, 2004)

Tribal casinos took in more than $16.7 billion in 2003, according to figures released by the National Indian Gaming Commission on Tuesday. Indian gaming revenues grew by 13.7 percent over 2002. A total of 348 facilities reported earnings. The region...

$1.5 million raised in Washington slots battle

$1.5 million raised in Washington slots battle (July 14, 2004)

Indian and non-Indian interests have raised more than $1.5 million in a battle over the future of gaming in Washington, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. Initiative 892 would allow slot machines at non-Indian card clubs. Tribal leaders say the proposal would...

Tribe's  poll finds support for more Class III games

Tribe's poll finds support for more Class III games (July 14, 2004)

A majority of Wisconsin residents support new Class III games authorized by compacts that have been called into question by a state court. The poll showed that 57 percent support expanded gaming. Only 38 percent wanted limits. The Forest County...