Survey cites opposition to off-reservation casino

Survey cites opposition to off-reservation casino (May 18, 2005)

A survey released by a California lawmaker says 94 percent of residents oppose a proposed off-reservation casino in the Bay Area. Assemblywoman Wilma Chan, a Democrat, is fighting plans by the Lower Lake Rancheria-Koi Nation to build a casino near...

Minnesota casino plan pulled amid lack of support

Minnesota casino plan pulled amid lack of support (May 18, 2005)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's controversial plan to authorize two casinos in the Twin Cities fell apart on Tuesday when supporters realized they didn't have the votes. The bill was pulled indefinitely from the House Taxes Committee. Three lawmakers reportedly switched...

Northern Arapaho Tribe to open casino by Christmas

Northern Arapaho Tribe to open casino by Christmas (May 18, 2005)

The Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming expects to open its new $10.3 million casino by Christmas. The Wind River Casino will be limited to Class II games, said chairman Rick Brannan. The tribe has estimated it could see $8 million...