Former Pechanga Band casino executive goes on trial over theft

Former Pechanga Band casino executive goes on trial over theft (July 12, 2012)

More than two years after being indicted, a former gaming executive for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians of California went on trial for defrauding the tribe. Ryan Jay Robinson was the chief financial officer of the Pechanga Resort &...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band to host job fairs for casino expansion

Nottawaseppi Huron Band to host job fairs for casino expansion (July 12, 2012)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan is hosting two jobs fairs at its casino. hotel. The tribe is adding 300 jobs to the FireKeepers Casino. It's part of an expansion that will bring a 242-room hotel and...

Poarch Creeks start construction work on $246M gaming facility

Poarch Creeks start construction work on $246M gaming facility (July 12, 2012)

The Poarch Creek Band of Indians announced plans for a $246 million gaming facility. Construction has already begun on the Wind Creek Wetumpka. The casino will replace an existing facility and will include a 90,000-square- foot gaming floor with more...

Coushatta Tribe opens doors to $60 million expansion at casino

Coushatta Tribe opens doors to $60 million expansion at casino (July 12, 2012)

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana welcomed visitors to a $60 million expansion of its casino. The tribe added seven-story hotel tower to the Coushatta Casino Resort. That brings the total number of rooms to more than 950. The tribe added...

Mashpee Wamapanoag Tribe reaches Class III gaming compact

Mashpee Wamapanoag Tribe reaches Class III gaming compact (July 12, 2012)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has reached a Class III gaming compact with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D). The tribal council voted 7-1 to accept the deal. It paves the way for the tribe to open a $500 million casino in...