Northern Arapaho casino set for grand opening

Northern Arapaho casino set for grand opening (June 3, 2008)

The Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming opens its new casino on Thursday. The tribe held a soft opening for the 45,000-square-foot Wind River Casino in May. This week's grand opening features a performance by the Northern Arapaho Experience, a singing,...

Editorial: Keep restrictions on South Dakota gaming

Editorial: Keep restrictions on South Dakota gaming (June 3, 2008)

Ed. Note: South Dakota limits each tribe in the state to 250 slot machines, while non-Indian facilities have been allowed to operate more than 8,500 machines. "A proposed new large-scale casino in Larchwood, Iowa, just east of the South Dakota...

Community forum for Shawnee casino in Oklahoma

Community forum for Shawnee casino in Oklahoma (June 3, 2008)

An Oklahoma state lawmaker is hosting a community forum tonight to discuss the Shawnee Tribe's proposed casino in Oklahoma City. State Rep. Mike Shelton, a Democrat, said the public has until Friday to tell the Bureau of Indian Affairs what...

Dry Creek Rancheria serving liquor at casino

Dry Creek Rancheria serving liquor at casino (June 3, 2008)

The Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians can finally serve liquor at the River Rock Casino. Officials in Sonoma County, California, opposed the tribe's application for a liquor license. Opposition was dropped after the tribe agreed to a $100...

Interior delays response in Ponca casino lawsuit

Interior delays response in Ponca casino lawsuit (June 3, 2008)

The Interior Department has yet to respond to a lawsuit over the Ponca Tribes plans to open a casino in Iowa. Interior's answer to the suit filed by Nebraska attorney general Jon Bruning is due at the end of...