Muscogee Nation threatens lawsuit over Poarch Creek casino

Muscogee Nation threatens lawsuit over Poarch Creek casino (August 14, 2012)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma is threatening legal action to stop the Poarch Creek Band of Indians from building a $246 million casino. The Wind Creek Wetumpka is located on Poarch Creek trust land in Alabama. The Muscogees, however, say...

Lawmaker: Internet gaming bill in California 'doesn't look good'

Lawmaker: Internet gaming bill in California 'doesn't look good' (August 14, 2012)

The sponsor of a bill to legalize Internet poker in California doesn't think his measure will go anywhere this session. “It doesn’t look good,” state Sen. Rod Wright (D) told The Riverside Press-Enterprise. Some tribes with casinos support the bill,...

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes welcomes public to hotel by casino

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes welcomes public to hotel by casino (August 14, 2012)

Photo © Fort Hall Casino The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Idaho will host a grand opening this Friday for a $47 million hotel and events center located next to its casino. The 164,000 square-foot facility sits on an 83-acre site...

Lac du Flambeau Band looking at off-reservation casino again

Lac du Flambeau Band looking at off-reservation casino again (August 14, 2012)

The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians might revive plans for an off-reservation casino in Wisconsin. The tribe is voting September 4 to determine support for the project. A referendum in Shullsburg could be held this November...

Shinnecock Nation axes leaders after casino partner complains

Shinnecock Nation axes leaders after casino partner complains (August 14, 2012)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York removed four leaders from office after the tribe's gaming partner complained, Newsday reports. Trustee Lance Gumbs, who is one of the more well-known leaders of the tribe, and trustee Gordell Wright were removed on...

Mohegan Tribe still working on Massachusetts casino proposal

Mohegan Tribe still working on Massachusetts casino proposal (August 14, 2012)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is still putting together its application for a casino in Massachusetts. The tribe plans to bid on a casino in the western part of the state. The application to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission requires a...