Southern Ute Tribe to complete casino expansion

Southern Ute Tribe to complete casino expansion (August 9, 2007)

The Southern Ute Tribe of Colorado expects to complete an expansion of its casino by December. Construction began last year. The Sky Ute Casino will include a hotel, restaurant, bowling alley, miniature golf course and other amenities. The tribe says...

Not guilty pleas from two in Soboba casino heist

Not guilty pleas from two in Soboba casino heist (August 9, 2007)

Two people have pleaded not guilty in connection with the theft of $1.5 million from the casino owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Rolando Luda Ramos, 25, is believed to be the mastermind behind the heist. He worked...

Editorial: Big decision on gaming in Massachuetts

Editorial: Big decision on gaming in Massachuetts (August 9, 2007)

"Governor Patrick owes Massachusetts residents more than a simple "go" or "no go" on casino gambling by his self-imposed deadline of Labor Day. If Patrick nixes the idea, the public will want to know how else he expects to generate...

Michigan House approves Gun Lake Band compact

Michigan House approves Gun Lake Band compact (August 9, 2007)

The Michigan House voted 63-41 on Wednesday to approve a Class III gaming compact with the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe. The compact calls for the tribe to share between 8-10 percent of...

Pauma Band plans $300M casino expansion

Pauma Band plans $300M casino expansion (August 9, 2007)

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians plans a $300 million expansion of its casino in southern California. The tribe currently operates a 1,090-slot machine casino in a temporary building. The new casino will boast 110,000 square feet of gaming...