Editorial: Pass ban on  gaming at Internet cafes in Florida

Editorial: Pass ban on gaming at Internet cafes in Florida (February 24, 2012)

"The developers who had hoped to build huge destination resort casinos in South Florida rolled snake eyes with the Legislature. Bills to allow the new gambling palaces look like they're dead for this session. We were guardedly open to the...

Oklahoma tribes expect continued growth of their casinos

Oklahoma tribes expect continued growth of their casinos (February 24, 2012)

Oklahoma is home to over 90 casinos and three tribes still expect to see continued growth in the coming years. The Cherokee Nation operates eight gaming facilities. The tribe is building a new one and is expanding or renovating three...

Editorial: Taking action to halt Kialegee Tribal Town casino

Editorial: Taking action to halt Kialegee Tribal Town casino (February 24, 2012)

"Attorney General Scott Pruitt has not only voiced his opposition to a casino in Broken Arrow, he is taking actions to correct this injustice. That stands in stark contrast to a host of city and national politicians who say they...

South Carolina says  casino boats not within state borders

South Carolina says casino boats not within state borders (February 24, 2012)

The state of South Carolina is making what appears to be an unusual argument in the Catawba Nation gaming lawsuit. The Gambling Cruise Act of 2005 authorized off-shore casino boats. The tribe believes it's entitled to the same type of...

Redding Rancheria loses litigation over casino  application

Redding Rancheria loses litigation over casino application (February 24, 2012)

The Redding Rancheria of California won't be able to open a second casino under a federal judge's ruling that was issued last week. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 bars gaming on newly acquired lands. However, Section 20 of...

Panel to consider Forest County Potawatomi hotel casino

Panel to consider Forest County Potawatomi hotel casino (February 24, 2012)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe will present its casino hotel plan to the Milwaukee Plan Commission on Monday. The tribe is planning a $150 million, 382-room hotel to cater to patrons of the Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Construction could begin this...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band to buy  out casino management

Nottawaseppi Huron Band to buy out casino management (February 24, 2012)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians in Michigan will buy out its casino management contract. Full House Resorts has been running the FireKeepers Casino since August 2009. The tribe reached a deal to buy out the remainder of the...