New Mexico Supreme Court hears gaming lawsuits

New Mexico Supreme Court hears gaming lawsuits (March 28, 2006)

The New Mexico Supreme Court heard two lawsuits to determine whether tribes can be brought to state court for personal injury claims. In the first case, a couple sued San Felipe Pueblo after they fell at the tribe's casino. In...

Eastern Shawnee Tribe faces obstacles in Ohio

Eastern Shawnee Tribe faces obstacles in Ohio (March 28, 2006)

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma faces legal, political and other hurdles in its bid to bring gaming to Ohio. The tribe is eyeing several sites throughout the state. Some communities are open to the idea but others are questioning...

Group won't back vote for Narragansett  casino

Group won't back vote for Narragansett casino (March 28, 2006)

The Voter Initiative Alliance, a group promoting the voter initiative process, is refusing to back the Narragansett Tribe's bid for a public vote on a proposed casino. Narragansett Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas had written the group, seeking the endorsement of...