New Mexico tribal gaming grew by 12.1 percent

New Mexico tribal gaming grew by 12.1 percent (March 10, 2005)

New Mexico's Indian gaming industry grew by 12.1 percent in 2004, the state Treasurer's Office reported. The state collects revenue figures from 11 tribes with Class III gaming compacts. In the last quarter of 2004 alone, revenues rose 14 percent....

Man accused of using tribe in fake casino scheme

Man accused of using tribe in fake casino scheme (March 10, 2005)

The state of Arizona is accusing a man of defrauding investors with a phony plan to open a casino with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The Arizona Corporation Commission's Securities Division says John S. Mendibles told investors he had...

Florida tribes buoyed by vote on slot machines

Florida tribes buoyed by vote on slot machines (March 10, 2005)

Florida's two federally recognized tribes are convinced Class III gaming is on the way to their casinos now that voters in Broward County approved slot machines. The Seminole Tribe is still deciding how to proceed, said general counsel Jim Shore....

Gaming headed to the polls in yet another state

Gaming headed to the polls in yet another state (March 10, 2005)

Proponents of gaming in Ohio are proposing to hold a statewide vote that could affect plans by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Two ballot initiatives are being prepared to clear the way for casinos in large cities and slot...

List of speakers for Western Governors gaming meet

List of speakers for Western Governors gaming meet (March 10, 2005)

Tribal leaders and government officials are among the speakers line up for the Western Governors’ Association executive summit on Indian gaming later this month. Colorado Gov. Bill Owens (R) and South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds (R) will co-host the summit,...