South Dakota Senate passes gaming compact bill

South Dakota Senate passes gaming compact bill (February 9, 2006)

The South Dakota Senate passed SB167, a bill that requires legislative approval of all tribal-state gaming compacts. Under the bill, the state governor would continue to negotiate compacts. But any agreement that expands gaming or changes the location of a...

Tonkawa Tribe closes bingo hall, readies new casino

Tonkawa Tribe closes bingo hall, readies new casino (February 9, 2006)

The Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma closed its bingo hall late Tuesday night after receiving a notice of violation from the National Indian Gaming Commission. The tribe was operating the hall without an approved management contract, the NIGC said. A gaming...