Eastern Cherokee chief upset over compact talks

Eastern Cherokee chief upset over compact talks (April 20, 2006)

Michell Hicks, the chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, said North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley (D) was wrong to halt gaming compact talks. Hicks said the tribe and the state struck a deal three weeks ago to authorize...

Eastern Shoshone Tribe signs Class III compact

Eastern Shoshone Tribe signs Class III compact (April 20, 2006)

The Eastern Shoshone Tribe has signed the first-ever Class III compact in the state of Wyoming. The tribe will be able to offer slot machines, black jack, craps, roulette, wagering games and electronic games. The deal was negotiated with Gov....

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe defends out-of-state casino

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe defends out-of-state casino (April 20, 2006)

The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma is defending its right to seek a casino in New York. The tribe opened a Class II facility on ancestral land in New York. But the status of the facility was placed in doubt when...