NIGC   complete for now with Daniel Little as last member

NIGC complete for now with Daniel Little as last member (April 21, 2010)

The National Indian Gaming Commission once again has three members. Daniel Little, a former employee of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut, joined the NIGC on Tuesday. He will serve as associate commissioner, along with acting chairman George...

Schwarzenegger to ask for rehearing in compact lawsuit

Schwarzenegger to ask for rehearing in compact lawsuit (April 21, 2010)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) plans to ask the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear a gaming compact negotiation dispute. Schwarzenegger demanded additional revenues from the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians in response to the tribe's request for more...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to discuss casino with town

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to discuss casino with town (April 21, 2010)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will meet with the town of Middleboro, Massachusetts, today to discuss the future of a casino project. The tribe reached an agreement to build a $1 billion resort in the town. The tribe started the land-into-trust...

Station  Casinos to accept bids on  tribal gaming projects

Station Casinos to accept bids on tribal gaming projects (April 21, 2010)

As part of its bankruptcy plan, Station Casinos will entertain bids on its tribal gaming projects. Station Casinos has entered into gaming management contracts with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria of California, also known as the Coast Miwok Tribe;...

City might repeal resolution against Cowlitz casino plan

City might repeal resolution against Cowlitz casino plan (April 21, 2010)

The city council in La Center, Washington, might repeal a resolution against the proposed Cowlitz Tribe casino. But Mayor Jim Irish said repealing the resolution doesn't mean the city supports the Cowlitz Casino Resort. He wants to make sure the...

Editorial: Debate improved Seminole Tribe's gaming deal

Editorial: Debate improved Seminole Tribe's gaming deal (April 21, 2010)

"It took two years, two misfires and lots of rough-and-tumble give-and-take, but the process that finally yielded a gambling pact between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida was a healthy one. The state Supreme Court overturned an original...