Editorial: A historic union contract at Pequot casino

Editorial: A historic union contract at Pequot casino (January 28, 2010)

"The tentative agreement announced Tuesday by casino dealers working for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe is not only historic, but a testament to perseverance. Shortly after Foxwoods Resort Casino opened 18 years ago next month, organized labor sized up the Mashantucket...

Opinion: Off-reservation casino bad deal for Mohawk

Opinion: Off-reservation casino bad deal for Mohawk (January 28, 2010)

"I read the guest editorial from the chiefs in this past week's Indian Time. The argument was for the Sullivan County casino referendum on Saturday. For those of us who did not keep up, the Malaysian investors are to front...

Morongo Band  continues push for Internet poker bill

Morongo Band continues push for Internet poker bill (January 28, 2010)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is still trying to line up other California tribes for an Internet poker venture. The tribe wants to create an online poker consortium with card clubs. But the idea continues to generate opposition, mainly...

Tohono O'odham Nation 'more committed' to casino

Tohono O'odham Nation 'more committed' to casino (January 28, 2010)

Even as opposition mounts, the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona is sticking to plans for an off-reservation casino. Chairman Ned Norris Jr. said he isn't surprised by controversy over the $550 million West Valley Resort. "For its part, the Tohono...

Mashantucket casino in Pennsylvania hit  for delays

Mashantucket casino in Pennsylvania hit for delays (January 28, 2010)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut faces thousands of dollars in fines and could lose its gaming license for delays associated with the Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia. The tribe and its partners still haven't provided design plans and financial...