Mohegan Tribe raises cost of casino expansion

Mohegan Tribe raises cost of casino expansion (December 13, 2007)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut says its casino expansion will cost $925 million, or $185 million more than expected. The tribe is adding a hotel tower, more gaming space, a House of Blues music hall, shopping, and bars and restaurants...

Kansas tribes withdraw state casino proposal

Kansas tribes withdraw state casino proposal (December 13, 2007)

Two Kansas tribes abruptly withdrew their application for a commercial casino in Wyandotte County. The Kickapoo Tribe and the Sac and Fox Nation proposed a $441 million casino in Kansas City. But an attorney said competition for the state-authorized casino...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band discusses casino

Nottawaseppi Huron Band discusses casino (December 13, 2007)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians expects to begin construction on its first casino sometime in early 2008. The $250 million FireKeepers Casino in Emmett Township could see about 3.8 million visitors a year, according to developer Full House...

Greektown Casino board chairman forced out

Greektown Casino board chairman forced out (December 13, 2007)

Fred Paquin, the police chief for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, has been forced to resign from his post as chairman of the tribe's Detroit casino board. Paquin, 50, became chairman of the board of directors...

Twentynine Palms Band to unveil casino plans

Twentynine Palms Band to unveil casino plans (December 13, 2007)

The Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians is announcing plans for a casino and recreational-vehicle park. The California tribe will build a 60,000-square-foot casino with 350 slot machines table games and a bingo parlor. The facility includes a 100-space RV...