Nottawaseppi Huron Band set for construction

Nottawaseppi Huron Band set for construction (April 28, 2008)

Despite a lack of construction activity, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians says its casino near Battle Creek, Michigan, will open in June 2009. The tribe was supposed to start work on the FireKeepers Casino this spring. But spokesperson...

Editorial: Smoking at Connecticut's casinos

Editorial: Smoking at Connecticut's casinos (April 28, 2008)

"Atlantic City has done it, and with any gumption, Connecticut could be next. Local legislators in Atlantic City voted last week to outlaw smoking on gaming floors at the New Jersey seaside resort's 11 casinos. The unanimous decision was met...

California tribes feel effects of slowing economy

California tribes feel effects of slowing economy (April 28, 2008)

Two tribes in southern California say business at their casinos is down this year. The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians predicts a slight drop in revenues at the Soboba Casino. "We have the same volume of people, but they're...

Study criticizes Scotts Valley   casino proposal

Study criticizes Scotts Valley casino proposal (April 28, 2008)

A study claims a casino built by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians would increase traffic in the Bay Area. The tribe wants to build a 225,000-square-foot casino in unincorporated North Richmond. The gaming is near two major interstates...

Alabama AG: No ceding sovereignty to   Indians

Alabama AG: No ceding sovereignty to Indians (April 28, 2008)

"I took the extraordinary step of suing the U.S. Department of the Interior, not to stop Indian gambling but to defend Alabama against the latest attempts by federal bureaucrats to change state law by the fiat of unaccountable bureaucrats. The...