Coeur d'Alene Tribe quizzed EchoHawk on gaming

Coeur d'Alene Tribe quizzed EchoHawk on gaming (May 22, 2009)

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho recently asked Larry EchoHawk, the new leader of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, about his views on gaming, Spokane Public Radio reports. The tribe was concerned because EchoHawk, when he was attorney general of...

ATM supplier accused of theft from First Nations casinos

ATM supplier accused of theft from First Nations casinos (May 22, 2009)

An ATM supplier faces a civil lawsuit and criminal charges in connection with the alleged theft of $1.2 million from First Nations casinos in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority says the ATM supplier failed to deposit the money into...

NIGC holds training sessions for tribal regulators

NIGC holds training sessions for tribal regulators (May 22, 2009)

The National Indian Gaming Commission completed a technical assistance and training session in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this week About 165 tribal gaming representatives from Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas took part, the NIGC said in a press release. Audit training...

Column: Rumsey Band casino CEO seeks innovation

Column: Rumsey Band casino CEO seeks innovation (May 22, 2009)

"If you've ever thrown down some coins at Cache Creek Casino in Brooks (Yolo County), it is very likely Bill Harland knows who you are. Harland, the casino's vice president of table games and a 20-year veteran of the gaming...

Agua Caliente Band looks for 'missing' gaming money

Agua Caliente Band looks for 'missing' gaming money (May 22, 2009)

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is trying to find out where $14 million in tribal gaming money went in California. Tribes contribute a portion of their revenues to the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund. The money, about $30...