Oklahoma tribes back state gaming initiative

Oklahoma tribes back state gaming initiative (October 12, 2004)

The Osage Nation has joined other large Oklahoma tribes in endorsing State Question 712, a ballot initiative to legalize certain electronic gaming machines. Chief Jim Gray says gaming revenues shared with the state will support education. The tribe is running...

South Dakota tribes worried about Nebraska threat

South Dakota tribes worried about Nebraska threat (October 12, 2004)

South Dakota tribes are worried that a vote to expand gaming across the border in Nebraska could threaten their revenues. The Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe could lose a lot of customers since an estimated 60 percent...

Tribal leader challenges governor to debate

Tribal leader challenges governor to debate (October 12, 2004)

The chairwoman of the Upper Sioux Tribe has challenged Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) to a debate on Indian gaming. Helen Blue-Redner wrote a letter saying that Pawlenty is making the tribes "look as bad" as he can by saying...

Editorial: Say no to more gaming in California

Editorial: Say no to more gaming in California (October 12, 2004)

"Gambling has a way of causing trouble in a relationship, so it's no surprise that California and Indian tribes have a few issues to work out over casinos on reservations.The state wants a bigger cut from the tribes' lucrative slot...

Stillaguamish Tribe looking for another casino site

Stillaguamish Tribe looking for another casino site (October 12, 2004)

The Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington is already looking for another site to replace the casino about to open this month. The $19 million, 22,000-square-foot Angel of the Winds casino took several years to build. But the possibility of attracting more...