Seneca Nation back on track with   expansion of     hotel at casino

Seneca Nation back on track with expansion of hotel at casino (August 9, 2011)

The Seneca Nation of New York plans to spend $53 million to expand the hotel at one of its casinos. The tribe will add about 200 rooms to the Seneca Allegany Casino. That just about doubles the size of hotel...

Eastern Cherokees continue negotiations for expanded gaming

Eastern Cherokees continue negotiations for expanded gaming (August 9, 2011)

A vote on a new Class III gaming compact for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians could come by next May, a top North Carolina lawmaker said. The tribe has been in talks with Gov. Beverly Purdue (D) and lawmakers...

Michael Toledo: Off-reservation casino a path to self-sufficiency

Michael Toledo: Off-reservation casino a path to self-sufficiency (August 9, 2011)

"The Pueblo of Jemez must pursue economic development opportunities to meet the needs of our tribal community. Our pueblo has close to 4,000 members, and we are 95 percent dependent upon federal grants. This is a precarious way to fund...

Pinoleville Pomo Nation reaches  gaming compact with governor

Pinoleville Pomo Nation reaches gaming compact with governor (August 9, 2011)

The Pinoleville Pomo Nation signed a Class III gaming compact with California Gov. Jerry Brown (D). The deal allows up to 900 slot machines. The tribe will share 15 percent of the net win from the machines with the local...

Coeur d'Alene Tribe rehires David Matheson as casino executive

Coeur d'Alene Tribe rehires David Matheson as casino executive (August 9, 2011)

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho has rehired David Matheson as chief executive officer of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. The tribe forced Matheson out of the post in 2006 and accused him of making an unauthorized severance payment...