Ho-Chunk Nation wanted  off-reservation casino deal

Ho-Chunk Nation wanted off-reservation casino deal (June 1, 2007)

The Ho-Chunk Nation wanted a stake in an off-reservation casino sought by two other Wisconsin tribes, The Beloit Daily News reports. The Ho-Chunks approached the St. Croix and Bad River bands of Chippewa last December to become a partner in...

Nooksack  Tribe questioned on casino liquor license

Nooksack Tribe questioned on casino liquor license (June 1, 2007)

The Nooksack Tribe of Washington won a state liquor license for its new casino despite opposition from enforcement officers, The Bellingham Herald reports. The tribe won the license for the Northwood Crossing Casino, which is under construction. The state...

Barstow off-reservation casino deal extended

Barstow off-reservation casino deal extended (June 1, 2007)

An agreement for an off-reservation casino in California has been extended. The Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians and the Big Lagoon Rancheria want to open side-by-side casinos in Barstow. The site is located along a major interstate,...

Editorial: Stealing from tribal casinos hurts many

Editorial: Stealing from tribal casinos hurts many (June 1, 2007)

"Last week, federal prosecutors revealed that grand juries had indicted 24 people suspected of carrying out a massive, multi-state scam that targeted 18 casinos and stole more than $3 million. As it turned out, a “cheat team” accused of bilking...

Mashantucket casino anticipates union effort

Mashantucket casino anticipates union effort (June 1, 2007)

The Mashantucket Tribal Nation of Connecticut expects some employees of the Foxwoods Resort Casino to try and organize at least one union. The tribe says it is not pro- or anti-union. But Chairman Michael J. Thomas and Foxwoods President John...

Kickapoo  Tribe wins approval for Class III games

Kickapoo Tribe wins approval for Class III games (June 1, 2007)

The Kickapoo Tribe of Texas has won preliminary approval from the Interior Department to offer Class III games. The tribe asked DOI to step in because the state refuses to negotiate a Class III compact. The Indian Gaming Regulatory...