Quapaw Tribe pays for construction of   casino wetlands

Quapaw Tribe pays for construction of casino wetlands (April 19, 2010)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is paying for the construction of wetlands at the Downstream Casino Resort. Work is expected to cost between $65,000 to $70,000. “It’s really got a lot of potential,” said Doug Blex of the Spring River...

Column: Pechanga Band offers facility to rival Las Vegas

Column: Pechanga Band offers facility to rival Las Vegas (April 19, 2010)

"It’s a Friday night and the joint was jumping. The slot machines and gambling tables were packed with boisterous customers and a party atmosphere prevailed throughout the casino. We just weren’t in Las Vegas. On an early April weekend, a...

Buena Vista Rancheria requests  liquor  license at  casino

Buena Vista Rancheria requests liquor license at casino (April 19, 2010)

The Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians has asked the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a liquor license. The tribe plans to serve alcohol at the planned Flying Cloud Casino. The facility will be located on the reservation....

Dry Creek Band plans for  new casino in better economy

Dry Creek Band plans for new casino in better economy (April 19, 2010)

The Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California hasn't dropped plans for a new casino. The $600 million project was put on hold after the economy collapsed. But the tribe will restart it once the credit market improves....

Pauma Band awaits final ruling in gaming compact case

Pauma Band awaits final ruling in gaming compact case (April 19, 2010)

The Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians of California is waiting for a final ruling in its Class III compact lawsuit. The tribe and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed a compact in 2004. It allowed the tribe to operate more slot...