Hearing on status of Keetowah Band casino delayed

Hearing on status of Keetowah Band casino delayed (August 3, 2004)

A state court hearing on the legality of the United Keetowah Band's casino has been delayed. The hearing was to take place today. But the state has asked a federal court to rule that the casino is not operating on...

Editorial: Editorial: IGRA a ruse to help casino companies

Editorial: Editorial: IGRA a ruse to help casino companies (August 3, 2004)

"Since the disastrous passing of the U.S. Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, in 1988, casino companies have sought out (and even sought to help invent) assorted tribes as cover to let the companies set up shop in areas with many sucker...

California tribes contribute to problem gambling

California tribes contribute to problem gambling (August 3, 2004)

California's gaming tribes have contributed $6 million in the past two years to the state's Office of Problem Gambling but experts say the state isn't doing enough. The office was created six years ago but has no full-time staff. So...

Column: Confusion over tribal casino referendum

Column: Confusion over tribal casino referendum (August 3, 2004)

"So Rhode Islanders are faced with the prospect that a highly emotional referendum campaign will be waged from now to November, with both sides in the debate spending lavishly, voters having to try to sort through the claims and counter-claims...

Schwarzenegger raises no money in gaming war

Schwarzenegger raises no money in gaming war (August 3, 2004)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) hasn't raised any money for his campaign to defeat two gaming initiatives. After signing five new gaming compacts, Schwarzenegger vowed to defeat Proposition 70, sponsored by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and Proposition...