Tribes donate more to fight another tribe's casino

Tribes donate more to fight another tribe's casino (October 28, 2005)

Two wealthy gaming tribes in northern California have donated an additional $150,000 to fight another tribe's proposed casino. The Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians and the United Auburn Indian Community donated the money to a group called Citizens, Teachers and...

Washington governor rejects Spokane compact

Washington governor rejects Spokane compact (October 28, 2005)

Negotiations between the Spokane Tribe and the state of Washington will continue now that Gov. Christine Gregoire (D) has rejected a proposed compact. Gregoire said she welcomed the tribe's willingness to share its gaming revenues. The tribe proposed to...

Tribal member laments forced closure of casino

Tribal member laments forced closure of casino (October 28, 2005)

A member of the Spokane Tribe of Washington has been forced to shut down his casino on the reservation. Ronald "Buzz" Gutierrez has run the Double Eagle Casino since 1986. It is one of the oldest Indian gaming facilities, The...

Arizona tribes show increase in gaming revenue

Arizona tribes show increase in gaming revenue (October 28, 2005)

Revenues at Arizona's tribal casinos grew in the last quarter, indicated by a 22 percent increase in the payments made to the state. Tribes gave $22.8 million to the state from July 1 to September 30, the Arizona Department of...