Agua Caliente Band asked to delay casino project

Agua Caliente Band asked to delay casino project (February 13, 2006)

The city of Rancho Mirage, California, made an eleventh-hour request for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to delay a casino expansion project. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is also seeking a delay. The tribe had already delayed a vote...

Off-reservation casinos face many obstacles

Off-reservation casinos face many obstacles (February 13, 2006)

Off-reservation casinos are facing more scrutiny in the wake of Jack Abramoff, according to some Indian law experts. Eric Eberhard, a lawyer with Dorsey and Whitney, said the Bush administration isn't likely to approve any off-reservation casinos due to controversy...

Seneca Nation buys land in Buffalo for at little as $1

Seneca Nation buys land in Buffalo for at little as $1 (February 13, 2006)

The Seneca Nation of New York has been landing some great deals in Buffalo, buying million-dollar properties for as little as $1, The Buffalo News reports. The tribe paid $1 for a $2-million property, $1 for a $3.95-million property...