Residents oppose liquor at Poarch Creek casino

Residents oppose liquor at Poarch Creek casino (August 3, 2006)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians held a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss the proposed sale of liquor at its gaming facility in Wetumpka, Alabama. According to The Montgomery Advertiser, most people spoke against the tribe's proposal. They cited...

Tribes work to limit power usage at casinos

Tribes work to limit power usage at casinos (August 3, 2006)

Tribes in southern California are taking steps to minimize rising electricity bills at their casinos. The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians saves power by using slot machines with paper tickets. The tribe also takes its casino off-line by switching...

Seminole Tribe to host annual Florida Gaming Summit

Seminole Tribe to host annual Florida Gaming Summit (August 3, 2006)

The Seminole Tribe is hosting the annual Florida Gaming Summit on October 16-17. The summit takes place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Hundreds are expected to attend to discuss issues like Class III gaming, politics...

California tribes at odds over off-reservation gaming

California tribes at odds over off-reservation gaming (August 3, 2006)

California tribes are at the center of a heated debate over off-reservation gaming amid Congressional efforts to restrict the practice. A large number of the gaming applications being considered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs are in California due to...