Turtle Talk: An unrealistic timeline for off-reservation casino

Turtle Talk: An unrealistic timeline for off-reservation casino (January 23, 2012)

"I can’t not say anything, since this proposed casino is in our own backyard. But seriously? The mayor says in 12-24 months he expects construction to start, and then another year or so after that there will be a fully...

Oklahoma governor also knew of Kialegee Tribal Town  casino

Oklahoma governor also knew of Kialegee Tribal Town casino (January 23, 2012)

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) knew about the Kialegee Tribal Town casino as early as February 2011, The Tulsa World reported. The tribe wanted to sign a Class III gaming compact with the state. Fallin's general counsel expressed concerns about...

Minnesota agency to step up reviews of tribal casino facilities

Minnesota agency to step up reviews of tribal casino facilities (January 23, 2012)

Minnesota's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement division plans to step up its regulation of tribal casinos in response to reports that show little to no oversight within the past few years. "We've kind of been a little neglectful of casino inspections.,"...

Non-Indian  law firm    receives  a cut of tribal gaming revenues

Non-Indian law firm receives a cut of tribal gaming revenues (January 23, 2012)

Howard Dickstein, a non-Indian attorney, has received a share of gaming revenues from at least two of the tribes he has represented, The Sacramento Bee reports. Dickstein and his firm received 1 percent of profits from the casino owned by...

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe  announces   off-reservation casino plans

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe announces off-reservation casino plans (January 23, 2012)

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians plans to open a $245 million off-reservation casino in Lansing, Michigan. The tribe and the city are holding a press conference today to discuss the development. News reports said the 125,000- square-foot...