Minnesota tribes near deal with state for urban casino

Minnesota tribes near deal with state for urban casino (February 24, 2005)

Three Minnesota tribes are "very close" to reaching a deal with the state for urban casino, The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Two tribal leaders said they are working out the details with Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R). The governor's chief of...

Kansas threatens suit over slot machine inspection

Kansas threatens suit over slot machine inspection (February 24, 2005)

The state of Kansas is threatening to sue the Sac and Fox Nation over a disagreement about slot machine inspections at the tribe's casino. The state and the tribe are in arbitration over the inspections. But state attorney general Phill...

Pechanga Band to sue state over gaming limits

Pechanga Band to sue state over gaming limits (February 24, 2005)

The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians plans to sue the state of California over limits placed on the number of gaming machines at tribal casinos. The California Gambling Control Commission issued a ruling [PDF] last week that redefined "gaming device."...

Tribe asks court to block sale of any Detroit casino

Tribe asks court to block sale of any Detroit casino (February 24, 2005)

The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa asked the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to block the sale of any of the three casinos in Detroit, Michigan. The tribe was wrongly denied the right to bid on the...

Michigan tribe announces $43M casino expansion

Michigan tribe announces $43M casino expansion (February 24, 2005)

The Hannahville Indian Community of Michigan is planning a $43 million expansion of its casino. The project will add 220 hotel rooms, a 1,400-seat auditorium, a convention facility, an 18-hole golf course to the casino. The tribe will also renovate...

Decision delayed on liquor license for tribe's casino

Decision delayed on liquor license for tribe's casino (February 24, 2005)

A decision on a liquor license application by the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin was delayed due to concerns over the impact on local businesses. The tribe wants to offer liquor at its bingo hall in Madison. It would be served...