Pokagon Band to break ground on first casino in June

Pokagon Band to break ground on first casino in June (May 18, 2006)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will break ground on its first casino on June 3. The casino will be located on 675 in New Buffalo, Michigan. The land was taken into trust after six years of litigation filed...

Nebraska tribes to launch petition for gaming

Nebraska tribes to launch petition for gaming (May 18, 2006)

Three Nebraska tribes are launching a petition to legalize Class III gaming in the state. The Winnebago Tribe, the Omaha Tribe and the Santee Sioux Tribe want voters to authorize an off-reservation casino. Profits would be split 70-30 between the...

Wisconsin governor to veto off-reservation gaming bill

Wisconsin governor to veto off-reservation gaming bill (May 18, 2006)

Indianz.Com Casino StalkerTracking casino proposals across Indian Country. Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) plans to veto a bill that would require state lawmakers to concur with off-reservation gaming proposals. Under Section 20 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the state...

Nooksack  Tribe to open new casino on trust land

Nooksack Tribe to open new casino on trust land (May 18, 2006)

The Nooksack Tribe of Washington announced plans to open a new casino on 20 acres of trust land. The tribe plans to break ground on the 35,800-square-foot Northwood Crossing Casino next month. The facility is expected to open in...