California tribes and charities fight over bingo

California tribes and charities fight over bingo (August 15, 2008)

Some California tribes are warning of casinos on every corner if charities are allowed to operate electronic bingo machines. The California Tribal Business Alliance says some charity bingo halls are offering games that don't comply with state law. The devices...

Iowa county to weigh action on Ponca Tribe's casino

Iowa county to weigh action on Ponca Tribe's casino (August 15, 2008)

Officials in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, will meet next week to discuss their position on the controversial Ponca Tribe casino. The tribe plans to build a casino in the county in a city called Carter Lake. The land is already...

Non-Indian racetrack in Oklahoma may be sold

Non-Indian racetrack in Oklahoma may be sold (August 15, 2008)

A non-Indian racetrack in Oklahoma that claims it will be hurt by a proposed off-reservation casino might be sold. Remington Park is doing well, according to executives, but its parent company isn't. So Magna Entertainment Corp. might sell the track...

Dry Creek Band reports   drop in gaming revenues

Dry Creek Band reports drop in gaming revenues (August 15, 2008)

The Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians is reporting a slight drop in gaming revenues amid the downturn in the national economy. Revenues at the River Rock Casino were $33.7 million in the quarter that ended June 30. That's down...

Opinion: Put an end to smoking at tribal casinos

Opinion: Put an end to smoking at tribal casinos (August 15, 2008)

"The Navajo Nation recently came close to doing the right thing and beginning a smoking ban in all public areas, including its future casinos. It was close, but no cigar, as concern for casino profits took precedence over tribal health,...