Seminole Tribe due to finish  work on $100M  expansion at casino

Seminole Tribe due to finish work on $100M expansion at casino (August 2, 2011)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is due to finish a $100 million expansion at one of its casinos in the next six months. The tribe is doubling the size of the gaming floor, expanding the poker room and adding a...

Los Coyotes Band not worried about off-reservation  gaming bill

Los Coyotes Band not worried about off-reservation gaming bill (August 2, 2011)

The Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians of California isn't worried about S.1424, a bill to restrict off-reservation gaming. The tribe is pursuing a casino in Barstow, more than 100 miles from the reservation. The bill, if enacted,...

Eastern Cherokees gaining momentum for new gaming compact

Eastern Cherokees gaining momentum for new gaming compact (August 2, 2011)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians could get live dealers at its casino when lawmakers in North Carolina reconvene for their fall session. Tribal leaders have been pushing to amend the Class III gaming compact for years. Now Gov. Beverly...

Turtle Mountain Band breaks ground  on $30M   casino   expansion

Turtle Mountain Band breaks ground on $30M casino expansion (August 2, 2011)

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota broke ground on a $30 million casino expansion project. The Skydancer Hotel and Casino opened in 1995 in a metal structure. Tribal leaders say it's time for an update....

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe no longer interested in old dog track

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe no longer interested in old dog track (August 2, 2011)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is no longer in talks to purchase an old dog track, the owner of the facility said. Raynham Park owner George Carney said he hasn't communicated with the tribe in nearly six weeks. “I’ve...

Opinion: Elk Valley Rancheria really angry at ex-gaming partner

Opinion: Elk Valley Rancheria really angry at ex-gaming partner (August 2, 2011)

"Another gaming tribe feels that it has been exploited by a non-Indian gaming company with which it contracted for casino development and management services. While various tribes have tried to move on, one is aggressively pursuing legal remedies with a...