Omaha Tribe closes casino, lays off workers

Omaha Tribe closes casino, lays off workers (June 30, 2009)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska has closed its Class III facility in Iowa, resulting in the layoffs of 185 employees. Operations at CasinOmaha will be suspended indefinitely while the tribe renovates the facility. Employees were told this morning. "We understand...

Editorial: Resolve electronic bingo in Alabama

Editorial: Resolve electronic bingo in Alabama (June 30, 2009)

"Let's hope the Alabama Supreme Court quickly resolves the question of electronic bingo once and for all -- if nothing else to end the war between Gov. Bob Riley and Attorney General Troy King. The two officials' ongoing dispute over...

Town not sold on  Mashpee Wampanoag casino

Town not sold on Mashpee Wampanoag casino (June 30, 2009)

Residents of a town in Massachusetts turned out by the thousands to vote for a casino deal with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in July 2007. Two years later, some in Middleboro are beginning to think a casino will never come....

Mohegan  Tribe offers  offers 'recovery' at casino

Mohegan Tribe offers offers 'recovery' at casino (June 30, 2009)

With the economy still in a recession, the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is luring customers with the promises of good deals. In addition to free concerts and $5 table games, Mohegan Sun is offering seven economy-friendly hotel packages this summer....

Tribes still pushing for  off-reservation casinos

Tribes still pushing for off-reservation casinos (June 30, 2009)

Three tribes are still interested in off-reservation casinos in the Catskills region of New York despite hurdles at the state and federal level. The Seneca Nation of New York, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York and the Stockbridge-Munsee...