Editorial: UKB casino in Arkansas a good idea

Editorial: UKB casino in Arkansas a good idea (July 17, 2007)

"In the world of Indian gaming, a pair of aces is a winning hand — if those aces happen to be governors. Last week, the news came down that the Eastern Oklahoma office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs had...

Quapaw Tribe still interested in Kansas casino

Quapaw Tribe still interested in Kansas casino (July 17, 2007)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is still interested a state-owned casino in Cherokee County, Kansas. The tribe "strongly considering applying" for the casino, a spokesperson said. Reports that the tribe was longer interested are not correct, the spokesperson said. The...

Costs of Mashpee Wampanoag casino vote detailed

Costs of Mashpee Wampanoag casino vote detailed (July 17, 2007)

The town of Middleboro, Massachusetts, doesn't have enough money to pay for a vote on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's proposed casino agreement. The vote, to be held July 28, will cost more than $120,000. But the town only has $50,000...

Column:  A desperate bid for Mashpee casino

Column: A desperate bid for Mashpee casino (July 17, 2007)

"I wouldn't think that Mayor Thomas M. Menino gets out to Suffolk Downs very often, but it is clear that the interests of the old place aren't far from his thoughts. That's why Menino seized an opportunity last week: Taking...

Mohegan Tribe joins bid for New York racetracks

Mohegan Tribe joins bid for New York racetracks (July 17, 2007)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has joined a partnership that is seeking to develop three racetracks in New York. The tribe is part of Capital Play Inc., which made the highest bid to develop the racetracks. The tribe would develop...