Nisqually Tribe closes casino after pump failure

Nisqually Tribe closes casino after pump failure (December 21, 2005)

The Nisqually Tribe of Washington temporarily closed its casino on Tuesday after a water pump failed. Guests and employees were evacuated from the Red Wind Casino after the water dropped to an unsafe pressure, The Olympian reported. No damages were...

NIGC chooses new regional director in Sacramento

NIGC chooses new regional director in Sacramento (December 21, 2005)

Eric Schalansky is the new regional director for the National Indian Gaming Commission office in Sacramento, California, NIGC Chairman Phil Hogen announced on Tuesday. Schalansky has been a field investigator in the office for six years. His region covers...

Company says off-reservation decision still valid

Company says off-reservation decision still valid (December 21, 2005)

Empire Resorts, a gaming company [Web Site], issued a press release today announcing a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs that the company says confirms the validity of an off-reservation land-into-trust decision made almost six years ago. Empire said...