Quechan elders continue fight against casino

Quechan elders continue fight against casino (August 12, 2008)

Elders of the Quechan Nation are still trying to stop their tribe from opening a casino near a sacred site. Construction is already underway at the $200 million facility near Pine Knob in Arizona. Tribal members approved the facility in...

Layoffs at Little Traverse Bay Bands casino

Layoffs at Little Traverse Bay Bands casino (August 12, 2008)

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is laying off as many as 100 full-time and part-time employees at its casino in Michigan. The downturn in the economy has affected the Odawa Casino Resort. "We were ultimately forced...

Sycuan Band's liquor license sees opposition

Sycuan Band's liquor license sees opposition (August 12, 2008)

The Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians faces opposition to its application to serve liquor at the Sycuan Resort The tribe is the only one in San Diego County without a liquor license. A prior application was rejected in 1993 over...

Oklahoma tribes meet for gaming conference

Oklahoma tribes meet for gaming conference (August 12, 2008)

The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association hosted its 14th annual conference this week. Attendees discussed the rapid growth of gaming in the state. Tribes operate more than 90 casinos, more than anywhere else in the nation, and contribute $1 billion...

Lac du Flambeau casino in Mississippi set to open

Lac du Flambeau casino in Mississippi set to open (August 12, 2008)

A Mississippi casino boat being backed by the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa of Wisconsin is on track for an opening in early 2009. The tribe is a partner in the Grand Soleil Casino Resort in Natchez,...