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Non-Indian man disputes law protecting Gun Lake Tribe's casino (12/10)

A non-Indian man who lives three miles from the casino has made it clear he wants a monetary settlement from the tribe.

Washington lawmakers put gaming and marijuana on same panel (12/09)

The Washington House Commerce and Gaming Committee will be a part of the next legislative session.

Opinion: Voters approve gambling expansions in three states (11/06)

New York Times reporter Josh Barro discusses the increasing dependence of state governments on gaming.

South Dakota voters support initiative for more Class III games (11/05)

The prospect of additional games fueled support for Amendment Q in Indian Country.

Tribes in South Dakota would benefit from gaming referendum (10/30)

Tribes can currently offer slot machines and limited card games.

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe stays quiet on repeal of gaming law (10/27)

The tribe might not be able to offer Class III games if voters reject the law.

Ballot proposal authorizes more Class III games in South Dakota (10/22)

Constitutional Amendment Q opens the door to roulette, keno and craps and tribal casinos and non-Indian facilities in Deadwood.

Massachusetts voters asked to repeal gaming expansion law (10/09)

A repeal could affect the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, whose casino remains under review at the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Gun Lake Tribe awaits court action in long-running gaming case (10/06)

One law professor thinks the non-Indian plaintiff who filed the case won't go away quietly.

Attorney claims case against Gun Lake Tribe's casino still alive (10/02)

The Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act, however, requires the lawsuit to be dismissed.

Rivals funded DC trips to oppose Tohono O'odham Nation casino (09/30)

The Gila River Indian Community and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community picked up the tab for local officials.

Gun Lake Tribe hails new law that protects casino from litigation (09/29)

President Obama signed S.1603, the Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act, into law on Friday.

Al Jazeera: Navajo Nation puts tribal people to work at casinos (09/23)

Al Jazeera visits casinos owned by the Navajo Nation to learn how the gaming industry has impacted the largest reservation.

City won't allow vote on Tohono O'odham Nation casino plan (09/18)

The decision came as the Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a hearing on a bill that would bar the casino.

Audio: SCIA takes up bill to bar Tohono O'odham Nation casino (09/17)

Assistant Secretary Kevin Washburn, the head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) clashed repeatedly at the hearing.

House passes bill to shield Gun Lake Tribe casino from litigation (09/17)

The bill can now be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature with the goal of ending a lawsuit that one lawmaker described as 'frivolous.'

Rival tribes spend $13M to block Tohono O'odham Nation casino (09/16)

The Gila River Indian Community has spent $11 million while the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has spent $2 million.

Witnesses: Hearing on bill to bar Tohono O'odham Nation casino (09/16)

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee holds a hearing tomorrow on S.2670, the Keep the Promise Act.

Vote set on bill to protect Gun Lake Tribe's casino from litigation (09/15)

The bill ensures that land already held in trust for the tribe can't be challenged in federal court.

Petitions submitted to put Tohono O'odham Nation casino to vote (09/15)

Opponents are hoping to block the tribe's controversial off-reservation casino.

Maine tribes hopeful for casino as lawmakers examine new study (09/11)

Tribes have been pushing for a casino for years only to see non-Indian operators win approval from state lawmakers.

9th Circuit to broadcast arguments in Big Lagoon casino dispute (09/10)

The case is being closely watched throughout Indian Country.

Sen. Warren plans to vote for repeal of Massachusetts casino law (09/05)

Repealing the law would end the Mohegan Tribe's commercial casino plan and could affect the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's casino.

Judge upset with lack of movement in Gun Lake Tribe gaming case (09/04)

A federal judge expressed frustration with a non-Indian landowner who wants a monetary payment in connection with the casino owned by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians.

Report suggests path for a tribal gaming facility in northern Maine (09/03)

Maine has room for two more gaming facilities, including one that could be set aside for tribes, according to a report commissioned by the Legislature.

Judge schedules hearing in Gun Lake Tribe's gaming land litigation (09/02)

The hearing comes two years after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Salazar v. Patchak.

Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe seeking investors for Class II facility (08/25)

The casino would be located on the tribe's reservation on the island of Martha's Vineyard.

Rival tribe spends big in fight over Tohono O'odham Nation casino (08/25)

The Gila River Indian Community is spending big in Washington, D.C., in its fight against the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino.

Tohono O'odham Nation reaches deal for off-reservation casino (08/07)

The tribe agrees to pay about $26 million over 20 years to the city of Glendale.

Law Article: More states look to legalize bets on old horse races (08/05)

Attorneys discuss efforts to legalize betting on old horse races through electronic gaming machines.

Lawmakers ask DOJ to back bill to reverse online gaming opinion (08/01)

S.2159, the Restoration of America's Wire Act, was introduced in March but has yet to receive a hearing.

House committee passes bill to protect Gun Lake Tribe's casino (08/01)

A case pending in federal court puts 1,000 jobs in jeopardy.

Tohono O'odham Nation blasts bill to bar off-reservation casino (07/30)

The tribe plans to build a $500 million casino in the Phoenix area.

Senate bill introduced to stop Tohono O'odham Nation casino bid (07/29)

Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) and Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) are sponsoring the new measure.

Audio: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on gaming (07/23)

The hearing focused on federal oversight, tribal benefits and a controversial off-reservation casino in Arizona.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs looks into tribal gaming (07/22)

The committee hasn't paid much attention to the $28 billion tribal casino industry during so far.

Lawmaker doesn't believe repeal of gaming law ends tribal plans (07/08)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe are pursuing casinos.

Anti-gaming group believes repeal kills plans for tribal casinos (07/04)

Two Wampanoag tribes are trying to open casinos in their home state.

Blowhards: Rep. Franks for fighting Tohono O'odham casino bid (07/03)

Lawmaker accepts funds from one gaming tribe to fight another.

Tribes in Massachusetts keeping an eye on repeal of gaming law (06/25)

Plans for tribal casinos will be affected by referendum on the November ballot.

Massachusetts court allows referendum on casino law repeal (06/24)

Voters in Massachusetts will get their say on the state's gaming law this November.

Morongo Band oppposes Internet poker bill that blocks partner (06/06)

Bill has support of 13 successful gaming tribes.

California tribes reach consensus on Internet poker legislation (06/04)

Morongo Band doesn't support the bill championed by other tribes.

CPR: California tribes closer to a deal on Internet poker games (06/02)

The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians reportedly reached an agreement regarding Internet poker legislation.

American Gaming Association sought unity on Internet gaming (05/23)

In just a few short months, the organization's position changed.

American Gaming Association drops support for Internet gaming (05/21)

A split among its membership led to the change in position.

Column: Ex-lawmaker switches sides in Internet poker debate (05/19)

Willie Brown is working for billionaire casino mogul and Internet gaming foe Sheldon Adelson.

Blog: California closer to Internet gaming with support of tribes (05/13)

After years of debate, California's politically connected tribes are finally on board with legislation to authorize Internet poker games.

Blog: Don't place any bets on Internet gaming bills in Congress (05/13)

Tribes are all over the place on Internet gaming, OpenSecrets reports.

Minnesota Indian Gaming Association opposes Internet lottery (05/13)

The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association is urging Gov. Mark Dayton (D) to reject Internet lottery sales.

Joe Valandra: Internet gaming legislation compromises tribes (05/12)

Joe Valandra, a former chief of staff at the National Indian Gaming Commission, says Restoration of America's Wire Act turns back the block on tribal gaming.

Sen. Flake opposes Tohono O'odham Nation gaming proposal (04/25)

Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) said he opposes the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino.

Cherokee Nation Council passes gaming regulation measure (04/16)

The Cherokee Nation Council approved a measure to clarify the duties of the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission.

Center: Billions at stake in costly debate over Internet gambling (04/15)

The Center for Public Integrity reports on the high-stakes battle over Internet gambling.

Maine tribes seek inclusion in bill to study expansion of gaming (04/11)

Lawmakers who represent Maine tribes are seeking inclusion in a bill to study the expansion of gaming in the state.

Winnebago Tribe welcomes referendum for gaming at racetrack (04/08)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is gearing up for a statewide and local referendum on gaming.

Quapaw Tribe could face competition from new casino in Kansas (04/04)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma might be facing some casino competition across the border in Kansas.

Lawmakers drop efforts to expand non-Indian gaming in Florida (04/04)

Efforts to expand non-Indian gaming in Florida appear to be dead for the year.

MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians wants gaming suit in federal court (04/01)

The MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians in Alabama is seeking to have a gaming case heard in federal court.

More tribes want bad actors out of Internet gaming in California (03/27)

More tribes are seeking to bar 'bad actors' from entering the Internet gaming industry in California.

Casino mogul plans to spend millions to battle Internet gaming (03/26)

Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has vowed to spend 'whatever it takes' to impose a ban on Internet gaming.

CTBA wants 'bad actor' provision in Internet gaming legislation (03/25)

The California Tribal Business Alliance wants to ensure an Internet poker site that was shut down by the federal government can't do business in California.

Law Article: California tribes support Internet poker legislation (03/24)

Tribes are backing two bills to legalize Internet poker games in California.

Coeur d'Alene Tribe questions gaming at non-Indian racetracks (03/21)

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho is questioning the addition of electronic gaming machines at a non-Indian racetrack.

Lawmakers wait on gaming compact talks with Seminole Tribe (03/21)

Lawmakers in Florida are waiting on the outcome of Class III gaming compact talks between Gov. Rick Scott (R) and the Seminole Tribe.

Maine lawmakers try to revive tribal gaming bills after setback (03/21)

The Maine House is trying to revive three tribal gaming bills that were rejected in the Senate.

Tribes lose out as Maine Senate rejects six gaming measures (03/20)

The Maine Senate effectively killed six gaming bills on Wednesday, including three that would have benefited tribes.

Governor worried about Seminole Tribe compact negotiations (03/20)

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) is worried that gaming expansion talks might affect compact negotiations with the Seminole Tribe.

Top lawmaker confident of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe casino (03/12)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will receive federal approval to open its casino, a top lawmaker said.

North Fork Rancheria sues to block referendum on casino deal (03/12)

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California filed suit to block a referendum on its Class III gaming compact.

Interview with former Rep. Mary Bono Mack about online poker (03/10)

Card Player interviews Mary Bono Mack, a former Congresswoman, about efforts to legalize Internet poker.

Maine House approves bills to help tribes with casino projects (03/07)

The Maine House approved three bills to help tribes with gaming projects.

Mohegan Tribe calls on state to ban Internet sweepstakes cafes (03/05)

The Mohegan Tribe called on lawmakers in Connecticut to ban Internet sweepstakes cafes.

Seminole Tribe opens casino compact negotiations with governor (03/05)

The Seminole Tribe and Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) are in negotiations for a new Class III gaming compact.

Editorial: Bad bet on expansion of non-Indian gaming in Florida (03/04)

Florida newspaper says an expansion of non-Indian gaming will put the state at risk.

Winnebago Tribe remains hopeful for gaming project in Nebraska (03/03)

The Winnebago Tribe remains hopeful for approval of Class III gaming in Nebraska.

Tohono O'odham Nation casino opponent to retire from House (02/28)

Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Arizona), an opponent of the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino, will retire from Congress after 23 years of service.

Column: Opponents of expanded gaming push luck with new film (02/27)

Opponents of expanded gaming in Florida are hoping their short film, Pushing Luck, convinces lawmakers to say no.

Column: Be ready for expansion of non-Indian gaming in Florida (02/19)

Columnist thinks an expansion on non-Indian gaming in Florida is inevitable.

Florida governor eyes casino compact talks with Seminole Tribe (02/17)

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) plans to renew a Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe, a spokesperson said.

Nebraska committee hears bill to put casino issue to voters (02/12)

The Nebraska General Affairs Committee heard testimony on Monday on a bill that would put casino-style gaming to a vote of the people.

Virginia lawmaker withdraws bill to authorize gaming facility (02/07)

A lawmaker in Virginia withdrew a bill to authorize a casino in the southeastern part of the state.

Winnebago Tribe sees support for Class III casino in Nebraska (02/06)

The board of commissioners in Dakota County, Nebraska, voted to support a Class III facility for the Winnebago Tribe.

Big spending in fight over Tohono O'odham Nation casino bid (02/06)

Lawyers, lobbyists and politicians are benefiting from a high-profile battle over the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino in Arizona.

Gambling Compliance: Ten states looking at Internet gaming (02/06)

Ten states are looking to authorize or expand Internet gaming, according to a survey by Gambling Compliance.

Lawmakers debate more Class III games for Seminole Tribe (02/05)

Republican lawmakers are open to an expansion of Class III gaming for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Virginia lawmakers consider bill to authorize gaming facility (02/05)

Lawmakers in Virginia are considering a bill to authorize a casino, a move that would open up gaming for any federally recognized tribes in the state.

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe supports expansion of gaming (01/30)

An attorney for the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe testified in support of a proposal to expand gaming options in South Dakota.

WUSF: Gaming overhaul looks less likely this year in Florida (01/30)

Florida lawmakers don't think they will be taking up an expansion of non-Indian gaming this year.

Winnebago Tribe pushing for Class III gaming in Nebraska (01/27)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is lobbying lawmakers to authorize casino-style gaming in the state.

Tribes testify in support of expanded gaming bills in Maine (01/10)

Two Maine tribes are pushing the state Legislature to approve an expansion of gaming.

Opinion: Bet on Florida lawmakers to take up more gambling (01/03)

Writer says an expansion of non-Indian gaming will be on the agenda when lawmakers in Florida meet this spring.
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