Editorial: Start working  with Shinnecock Nation

Editorial: Start working with Shinnecock Nation (August 27, 2009)

"More than three decades after the Shinnecock Indian Nation applied for federal recognition, there's every reason to believe that the finish line is months - not years - away. So it's time for Albany to deal seriously with the tribe...

New Mexico tribal gaming revenues on   decline

New Mexico tribal gaming revenues on decline (August 27, 2009)

Gamblers in New Mexico are spending less at tribal casinos, the Gaming Control Board said reported. The 14 tribes with casinos don't disclose their revenues. But the "net win" at tribal facilities fell 1.2 percent in the first half of...

Kickapoo Tribe contests former casino manager

Kickapoo Tribe contests former casino manager (August 27, 2009)

The Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former employee at the Golden Eagle Casino. The tribe is raising a sovereign immunity defense to the lawsuit by Robert Nanomantube. The tribe...

EchoHawk weighs off-reservation gaming policy

EchoHawk weighs off-reservation gaming policy (August 27, 2009)

Assistant secretary Larry EchoHawk said the Obama administration is developing its off-reservation gaming policy but warned that the process will take some time. The Bush administration made it harder for tribes to acquire land away from existing reservations. The...

Seminole Tribe continues    compact negotiations

Seminole Tribe continues compact negotiations (August 27, 2009)

The Seminole Tribe and is moving closer to a Class III gaming compact with the state of Florida, a council member said. The tribe, negotiators for Gov. Charlie Crist (R) and lawmakers have been hammering out a deal to...

Mashantucket  Tribe asserts 'business as usual'

Mashantucket Tribe asserts 'business as usual' (August 27, 2009)

TheMashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut promised to conduct "business as usual" after word spread of its desire to restructure at least $1.45 billion in debt. Most of the debt incurred from expansion of Foxwoods Resort Casino. The tribe...

Connecticut tribes pay $25M in gaming dispute

Connecticut tribes pay $25M in gaming dispute (August 27, 2009)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe agreed to pay the state of Connecticut $25 million to settle a gaming dispute. The tribes offered a gaming promotion that allowed patrons to exchange coupons or credits for slot machine...