Connecticut tribes report slight gains in slot revenue

Connecticut tribes report slight gains in slot revenue (March 16, 2006)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported gains in slot machine revenues for the month of February 2006. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, owners of Foxwoods Resort Casino, reported a 0.6 percent increase to $67.4 million. The Mohegan Tribe, owners of...

Kansas tribes pour money into state candidates

Kansas tribes pour money into state candidates (March 16, 2006)

Tribes in Kansas have donated more than $900,000 to state politicians since 2000, The Kansas City Star reports. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation contributed the most, giving $250,000 over three years. The tribe's gaming partner, Harrah's Entertainment, made $86,000 in...

Catawba  Nation gaming bill advances in close vote

Catawba Nation gaming bill advances in close vote (March 16, 2006)

A Senate subcommittee in South Carolina voted 3-2 in favor of a bill to authorize high-stakes bingo for the Catawba Nation. Under the tribe's 1993 settlement act, all gaming must go through the state. But a judge recently ruled that...

Eastern Shawnee Tribe meets with another Ohio  city

Eastern Shawnee Tribe meets with another Ohio city (March 16, 2006)

A developer for the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma met with leader of another Ohio city on Monday but won't discuss the topic of the meeting. Developer Terry Casey has been touting the tribe's plans to open several casinos in...