Editorial: Negotiate  deal with South Dakota tribes

Editorial: Negotiate deal with South Dakota tribes (March 26, 2007)

"Taken at face value, Gov. Mike Rounds' argument makes some sense. He says the state Constitution calls for limited gaming, so by golly, he's going to do all he can to limit gaming. Except, apparently, when it comes to the...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to talk gaming with city

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to talk gaming with city (March 26, 2007)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will meet with the city of New Bedford to discuss potential sites for a casino. With federal recognition in hand, the tribe is actively looking for places to build a casino. At least two...

Jamul Band to open state's first Class II-only casino

Jamul Band to open state's first Class II-only casino (March 26, 2007)

The Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians will open California's first Class II-only facility after running into opposition to a full-scale casino. The tribe is building a casino on its 6-acre reservation and wants to negotiate a new compact. But local...

Opinion: A plan to move casinos to state border

Opinion: A plan to move casinos to state border (March 26, 2007)

"There are about 17 tribal casinos in Wisconsin. All but one are unstrategically scattered on tribal reservations in 14 counties, cannibalizing Wisconsin discretionary income. Let's close half of the 16 casinos on reservations and put the rest near state borders,...

Opinion: Mohawks oppose Catskills casino  deal

Opinion: Mohawks oppose Catskills casino deal (March 26, 2007)

"Not all Mohawks, not even a majority, support a Monticello casino if the last public meeting at the St. Regis Tribal Council is any indication. Confronted by the hostile crowd, tribal officials on March 3 denied that the casino deal...

Mohawk Chiefs: Tribe shares vision for New York

Mohawk Chiefs: Tribe shares vision for New York (March 26, 2007)

"On behalf of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, we would like to share with you information about our efforts to reinvigorate the economy in upstate New York and create a more secure and prosperous future for the tribe and the...