Land-into-trust approval for Habematolel Pomo

Land-into-trust approval for Habematolel Pomo (October 7, 2008)

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake will be able to operate a casino on 11 acres of land being taken into trust by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Notice of the acquisition was published in today's Federal Register. The BIA...

Poarch Creek casino expected to lead growth in region

Poarch Creek casino expected to lead growth in region (October 7, 2008)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is banking big on a new casino resort in southern Alabama. The 17-story Wind Creek Casino Hotel will feature 1,600 electronic gaming machines. The facility isn't done yet but it's already changing the landscape...

Quechan Nation seeks new financing for casino

Quechan Nation seeks new financing for casino (October 7, 2008)

The Quechan Nation is looking for new financing to continue a $214 million casino expansion project, President Mike Jackson said. The tribe needs $25 million to finish work at the Quechan Casino Resort. The project is 60 percent completed...

Mashantucket Tribe starts layoffs  at the top

Mashantucket Tribe starts layoffs at the top (October 7, 2008)

Just days after announcing layoffs of more than 700 employees, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has eliminated one of its top positions. Patricia L. Irvin, the tribe's chief executive officer, was eliminated on Monday. She oversaw the tribe's...