Mississippi Choctaws prepare for casino hearing

Mississippi Choctaws prepare for casino hearing (October 17, 2006)

$stalker The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians released details of its proposed off-reservation casino in advance of a public hearing tomorrow night. Plans call for a $375 million resort with 2,350 slot machines, 70 table games, a 15 poker and...

New York candidates oppose out-of-state tribes

New York candidates oppose out-of-state tribes (October 17, 2006)

The Republican and Democratic candidates for New York governor oppose gaming rights for out-of-state tribes. The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma wants to build a casino somewhere in the state. The tribe's ancestors lived in New York before being forced to...

Narragansett Tribe casino losing in latest poll

Narragansett Tribe casino losing in latest poll (October 17, 2006)

The Narragansett Tribe's proposal to build a casino in Rhode Island doesn't appear to be getting support among voters. According to a new poll, 51 percent of voters are opposed to the idea. Only 37 percent support it, while 12...

Mashantucket Tribe headed to court for slot revenues

Mashantucket Tribe headed to court for slot revenues (October 17, 2006)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the state of Connecticut have agreed to go to court over revenues from a slot machine promotion. The tribe shares 25 percent of slot revenues with the state. But $50 "Free Slot Play" coupons...

Passamaquoddy Tribe pushes for slot referendum

Passamaquoddy Tribe pushes for slot referendum (October 17, 2006)

The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine wants the state to certify a ballot referendum for a tribal-owned racino. The tribe submitted over 60,000 signatures to the state. But Rep. Donald Soctomah, the tribe's state representative, says it's taking too long to...