Kansas Senate rejects bid to expand gaming

Kansas Senate rejects bid to expand gaming (April 30, 2004)

The Kansas Senate voted 26-14 against a proposal to expand gaming at state-owned and operated casinos. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) said five new casinos and the addition of video lottery machines would generate $250 million for the state. Lawmakers disagreed,...

Arizona receives $37.8M  from gaming tribes

Arizona receives $37.8M from gaming tribes (April 30, 2004)

The state of Arizona received $37.8 million in revenues from tribal casinos, The Arizona Republic reports. Under new compacts, tribes are required to share a percentage of their revenues with the state. The money goes to schools, emergency/trauma services, wildlife...

Arizona tribe extends loan to build Oregon casino

Arizona tribe extends loan to build Oregon casino (April 30, 2004)

The Yavapai Apache Nation of Arizona is helping an Oregon tribe obtain a bank loan to build a casino. The Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians plans to open the casino in Florence sometime this summer....