Rep. Courtney backs labor bid at tribal casino

Rep. Courtney backs labor bid at tribal casino (July 31, 2007)

Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) supports a labor union's effort to organize at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's casino. Courtney, a first-term Congressman, met with the United Auto Workers to hear their concerns. A statement released by his office cited a...

Editorial: Creating housing for casino employees

Editorial: Creating housing for casino employees (July 31, 2007)

"Executives at Foxwoods Resort Casino know more housing is needed to accommodate the casino's growing workforce. That point became clear in a meeting last week between casino executive's and The Day editorial board. More importantly, it appears the casino owners,...

Editorial: Reject casinos in Massachusetts

Editorial: Reject casinos in Massachusetts (July 31, 2007)

"The town of Middleborough, lured by the promise of fool's gold, voted Saturday at a town meeting to sign an agreement with the Wampanoag Indians that will bring the state's first casino to the small southeastern Massachusetts community. Where there...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe advances gaming

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe advances gaming (July 31, 2007)

A year ago, gaming was a dead end issue in Massachusetts. Now everyone thinks casino-style games are on the way thanks to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The tribe wants to build a $1 billion resort in the town of Middleboro....

Arizona tribes contribute more gaming revenues

Arizona tribes contribute more gaming revenues (July 31, 2007)

The Arizona Department of Gaming released the latest tribal gaming revenue figures on Monday. Gaming tribes shared $28.1 million with the state for the quarter ending June 30. That puts the total for the last four quarters at more...