Cayuga Nation told to seek gambling license from local village

Cayuga Nation told to seek gambling license from local village (July 9, 2013)

The Cayuga Nation is being told to apply for a gambling license in the village of Union Springs, New York. The tribe reopened the LakeSide Entertainment bingo hall last week. The facility sits on land that is not in trust...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe prepares for longer wait on casino

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe prepares for longer wait on casino (July 9, 2013)

Artist's rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is preparing to wait even longer for a decision on its casino land-into-trust application. Assistant Secretary Kevin Washburn, the head...

Graton Rancheria announces food roster at rising   $800M casino

Graton Rancheria announces food roster at rising $800M casino (July 9, 2013)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria announced food and dining options at its $800 million casino. The Graton Resort and Casino will feature two restaurants...

Los Coyotes Band still working on off-reservation gaming plans

Los Coyotes Band still working on off-reservation gaming plans (July 9, 2013)

The Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians discussed its off-reservation casino with the office of Gov. Jerry Brown (D).

North Fork Rancheria awaits NIGC approval for casino manager

North Fork Rancheria awaits NIGC approval for casino manager (July 9, 2013)

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has cleared almost every hurdle in its decade-long quest for an off-reservation casino in California. The last two hurdles rest in Washington, D.C. The National Indian Gaming Commission must approve a management contract...

Editorial: Clinton Pattea made Fort McDowell Nation 'stronger'

Editorial: Clinton Pattea made Fort McDowell Nation 'stronger' (July 9, 2013)

Newspaper praises leadership of Clinton Pattea, the late president of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation of Arizona: Gaming agreements should not dominate the legacy of Clinton Pattea, who died Friday at age 81. He was a businessman, an educator and...

Opinion: Non-Indian gaming doesn't operate in the free market

Opinion: Non-Indian gaming doesn't operate in the free market (July 9, 2013)

Writer wonders whether expansion of non-Indian gaming will benefit communities in the Catskills: Last month, the New York State Legislature and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo agreed on a deal to give the town a shot at one of the state’s...