Shinnecock Nation looks elsewhere for casino site

Shinnecock Nation looks elsewhere for casino site (December 18, 2009)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York won't be pursuing a casino on or near its state-recognized reservation, a tribal leader said. The 800-acre reservation is located at the far eastern end of Long Island. It's also next to the Hamptons,...

Pueblo casino hosts city and county holiday parties

Pueblo casino hosts city and county holiday parties (December 18, 2009)

Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino, owned by Pojoaque Pueblo, is hosting two holiday parties for Santa Fe city and county employees tonight, an arrangement that doesn't sit well with some local officials. The tribe offered a better price than the...

Habematolel Pomo casino deal wins final  approval

Habematolel Pomo casino deal wins final approval (December 18, 2009)

A Class III gaming compact for the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake won passage in the California Senate on Thursday, clearing the way for final approval by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The deal was approved by the Assembly last...

Column: Tribes and tracks can partner on casinos

Column: Tribes and tracks can partner on casinos (December 18, 2009)

"Despite the economic downturn in the U.S. casino business, the horse racing industry continues reaching out to it as a life preserver. The common synergies are undeniable. If the citizenry doesn't want a casino anywhere near them, then put the...

Former Congressman pushes 'tribal' casino in Ohio

Former Congressman pushes 'tribal' casino in Ohio (December 18, 2009)

Former Congressman James A. Traficant Jr. (D), who just got out of federal prison after serving seven years on bribery and racketeering charges, is backing a "tribal" casino somewhere in Ohio. Traficant started a new business and is working with...