Saskatchewan approves sixth First Nation casino

Saskatchewan approves sixth First Nation casino (October 21, 2004)

The premier of Saskatchewan approved the province's sixth First Nation casino on Wednesday. The casino, to be run by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, will largely be funded by the File Hills First Nation. It will be located off the...

Yakama Nation gaming board, council in dispute

Yakama Nation gaming board, council in dispute (October 21, 2004)

The tribal council and the gaming board of the Yakama Nation of Washington are trading allegations over the operation of the tribe's casino. The tribal council voted 9-4 to suspend the five-member gaming board. The council accused the board of...

Lawmakers oppose exclusivity in tribal compact

Lawmakers oppose exclusivity in tribal compact (October 21, 2004)

Provisions in a gaming compact barring new tribal casinos and limiting other gaming in the Kansas City area are being opposed by local lawmakers and officials. State Sen. Chris Steineger, a Democrat, says he supports the casino sought by the...