Kansas  governor open to another urban casino

Kansas governor open to another urban casino (November 16, 2004)

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) said on Monday that she is open to discussions for another urban casino in the state. Sebelius signed a compact with two tribes for a casino outside Kansas City. She said widespread community support was...

California tribe pitches casino as new Vegas

California tribe pitches casino as new Vegas (November 16, 2004)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is preparing for the December 10 grand opening of its $250 million casino. The 27-story facility features a casino, hotel and spa. Parts of it opened on Monday, with few gamblers coming out for...

California to review tribal gaming regulators

California to review tribal gaming regulators (November 16, 2004)

California's attorney general will now review whether tribes are conducting suitable background checks on tribal gaming commissioners. The state was prompted by a press report which said at least seven regulators for the Chumash Tribe have problems in their past...

Company acquires property for Catskills casino

Company acquires property for Catskills casino (November 16, 2004)

The gaming company that has partnered with two tribes has acquired two properties in the Catskills region of New York. Empire Resorts Inc. purchased two resorts for stock valued at $250 million. Shares of the company were up 23 percent...