Mohegan Tribe watches McCain for move on gaming

Mohegan Tribe watches McCain for move on gaming (August 9, 2005)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is closely watching Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) for his next move on Indian gaming. McCain has held a series of hearings on the regulation of the $19 billion industry. He has criticized the tribe's deal...

Editorial: Compact with Poarch Creeks a bad idea

Editorial: Compact with Poarch Creeks a bad idea (August 9, 2005)

"In his 1998 race for governor, Don Siegelman told voters the lottery was the ticket to turning this state around. Now, as he ponders a possible bid to reclaim his old job, Siegelman is offering up a stale reincarnation of...

Mashantucket Tribe plans to restart 'PlayAway' game

Mashantucket Tribe plans to restart 'PlayAway' game (August 9, 2005)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut hopes to restart its controversial new "PlayAway" game on August 15. The game allows players to collect keno tickets at the casino, then check whether they won a prize by going online. It...