Senate Indian Affairs Committee   roundtable, hearing for gaming

Senate Indian Affairs Committee roundtable, hearing for gaming (July 7, 2011)

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee has scheduled a roundtable and an oversight hearing to discuss gaming issues. On Tuesday, July 26, the committee will host a roundtable on Internet gaming. It will take place at 1pm in Room 628 of...

Mohegan Tribe plans to expand gaming brand across the nation

Mohegan Tribe plans to expand gaming brand across the nation (July 7, 2011)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut officially announced the launch of the Mohegan Gaming Advisors. The Mohegans want to help other tribes and other gaming companies. The new company will pursue management contracts and consulting agreements. “In traditions handed down centuries...

Editorial: Judge Jemez Pueblo off reservation casino on its merits

Editorial: Judge Jemez Pueblo off reservation casino on its merits (July 7, 2011)

"New Mexico State University continues to show admiral restraint on an issue that could bring, or not, multi-millions of dollars to its Foundation. It has not jumped in, nor opined, regarding a proposed major Indian casino in Anthony. If the...

Racetrack owner confirms talks with Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Racetrack owner confirms talks with Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (July 7, 2011)

The owner of a racetrack confirmed he is in talks with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts. Raynham Park owner George Carney said he's met two or three times with the tribe. But he hasn't committed to selling the 108-acre...

Editorial: Hold Chumash Tribe casino  to same standard  as others

Editorial: Hold Chumash Tribe casino to same standard as others (July 7, 2011)

"Big businesses have big impacts on the communities in which they operate — a fact that has become abundantly clear to Santa Ynez Valley residents. Around here, as businesses and impacts go, they don’t come any bigger than the Chumash...