Talks for Florida gaming compacts are stalled

Talks for Florida gaming compacts are stalled (October 20, 2005)

Gaming compact negotiations between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe and the Miccosukee Tribe have stalled, The Miami Herald reports. Gov. Jeb Bush (R) agreed to negotiate with the tribes after voters in Broward County legalized slot machines....

First Nation in talks over smoking at casino

First Nation in talks over smoking at casino (October 20, 2005)

The Sakimay First Nation of Saskatchewan is negotiating with the city of Yorktown over a smoking ban at the tribe's urban casino. The city has banned smoking in public places. The Painted Hand Casino is located within city boundaries...

New Orleans mayor drops idea for more casinos

New Orleans mayor drops idea for more casinos (October 20, 2005)

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin said on Wednesday that opposition from Lousiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco (D) has killed plans to create a casino district. "The governor didn't much like the idea, so it is pretty much dead," Nagin said at...

Michigan tribe to announce Detroit-area casino

Michigan tribe to announce Detroit-area casino (October 20, 2005)

The Hannahville Indian Community will announce plans for a Detroit-area casino, The Detroit Free Press reports. The tribe plans to build a casino in Romulus, whose officials and residents have supported gaming in the past. The tribe is based about...