Casino foes don't want Seneca Nation in lawsuit

Casino foes don't want Seneca Nation in lawsuit (June 17, 2009)

Opponents of an off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, say the Seneca Nation shouldn't be allowed to intervene in their lawsuit. Citizens for a Better Buffalo says the federal government can represent the tribe's interests. "The United States government, with...

Cherokee Nation reports a boost from gaming

Cherokee Nation reports a boost from gaming (June 17, 2009)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma saw an increase in gaming revenues last year, the tribe said in a new report. Cherokee Nation Enterprises reported $441.2 million between October 2007 and October 2008. Of that amount, $116 million was considered profit,...

Opinion: Ruling a  threat to Poarch Creek gaming

Opinion: Ruling a threat to Poarch Creek gaming (June 17, 2009)

"The United States Supreme Court recently issued an opinion that could impact the future of Poarch Creek Indian gambling operations in Alabama. After gaining recognition as a tribe by the federal government in 1984, the U.S. Secretary of the Department...

Column: Prairie Band seeks beauty in golf course

Column: Prairie Band seeks beauty in golf course (June 17, 2009)

"It was an advertising slogan for golfing in Michigan, but it struck Steve Ortiz. “It said, 'Come and play in the natural beauty of the state,’” Ortiz said. So when it came time to award a bid to build...