Catawba Nation takes gaming to Supreme Court

Catawba Nation takes gaming to Supreme Court (July 20, 2007)

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review its Indian gaming case. The tribe wants to operate video poker on the reservation. But the state Supreme Court said the tribe can't offer the game...

Two indicted in  Leech Lake  gaming bribery scheme

Two indicted in Leech Lake gaming bribery scheme (July 20, 2007)

Two Minnesota men were indicted on Thursday in connection with an Indian gaming bribery scheme on the Leech Lake Ojibwe Reservation. Craig Keith Potts is accused of his using his former ATM, credit card and check-cashing services company to bribe...

Bill backs compact for Gun Lake Band casino

Bill backs compact for Gun Lake Band casino (July 20, 2007)

The Michigan House is considering a bill to ratify a Class III gaming compact with the Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Band. The tribe signed the compact with Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) in March....

Town prepares for vote on  Mashpee casino

Town prepares for vote on Mashpee casino (July 20, 2007)

A Massachusetts town has a week to complete preparations for a vote on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's proposed casino. Voters in Middleboro will go to the polls on July 28 to decide whether to accept an agreement with the tribe....

Editorial: Resolve Seneca Nation casino status

Editorial: Resolve Seneca Nation casino status (July 20, 2007)

"Recently, Citizens for a Better Buffalo and others opposed to the Seneca Nation’s Buffalo casino filed court papers asking U.S. District Court Judge William M. Skretny to expedite a decision. The sooner this issue is settled, the better for everyone...