Dry Creek Band puts  casino expansion on hold

Dry Creek Band puts casino expansion on hold (October 3, 2008)

After announcing plans to scale back an expansion of the River Rock Casino, the Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians of California has put the entire project on hold. The tribe planned a $600 million upgrade but earlier this week...

Mashantucket Tribe cuts jobs 'across the board'

Mashantucket Tribe cuts jobs 'across the board' (October 3, 2008)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is making “across the board" cuts at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. More than 700 employees are being laid off due to declining revenues and the downturn in the economy. The tribe says employees can apply...

Coquille  Tribe cuts more than 30 casino jobs

Coquille Tribe cuts more than 30 casino jobs (October 3, 2008)

The Coquille Tribe of Oregon has cut 37 jobs at the Mill Casino Hotel. Employees showed up to work on Tuesday only to find out they lost their jobs. The casino eliminated Keno and got rid of table game dealers....

NLRB orders Mashantucket Tribe to negotiate

NLRB orders Mashantucket Tribe to negotiate (October 3, 2008)

The National Labor Relations Board has ordered the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to negotiate a bargaining agreement with the United Auto Workers. Card dealers at Foxwoods Resort Casino voted last year to organize with the union. The tribe has refused...