Officials discuss urban casino in North Dakota

Officials discuss urban casino in North Dakota (August 31, 2004)

Officials from Grand Forks, North Dakota, met with the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe Tribe to discuss a possible urban casino in Grand Forks. The tribe played host to the meeting, which took place on the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Tribal council members...

California expansion may be curbed off-reservation

California expansion may be curbed off-reservation (August 31, 2004)

The media's hype over California becoming the nation's gambling capital may not pan out, observers say. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) has signed 10 agreements that will allow tribes to expand their casinos. But all but one compact is for an...

State seeks greater role in urban casino proposal

State seeks greater role in urban casino proposal (August 31, 2004)

Negotiations continue over a proposed urban casino in Kansas. The Kickapoo Tribe and the Sac and Fox Tribe want to open a $210 million resort 20 miles west of downtown Kansas City. The 80-acre site is across the street from...

Washington tribes expanding casino offerings

Washington tribes expanding casino offerings (August 31, 2004)

Several Washington tribes are expanding their casino facilities with multi-million dollar projects. The Confederated Chehalis Tribes are in the middle of building a hotel that will cost $6.5 million to $7 million. The casino itself saw the addition of a...

Editorial: Consider Mille Lacs Band's gaming offer

Editorial: Consider Mille Lacs Band's gaming offer (August 31, 2004)

"The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe might be interested in investing in new stadiums for the Twins and Vikes. That's a good thing, right? Well, maybe not, if you listen to state officials and Twins representatives who say they have...

Agua Caliente Band promotes gaming at GOP meet

Agua Caliente Band promotes gaming at GOP meet (August 31, 2004)

California's delegates to the Republican National Convention are being urged to vote "Yes" on a Proposition 70, sponsored by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The tribe paid for the tote bags given to the state's delegation. Inside are...

Kansas tribe's casino is top tourist draw in state

Kansas tribe's casino is top tourist draw in state (August 31, 2004)

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's casino in Kansas more than 1.4 million visitors a year, making it the state's No. 2 tourist attraction. That's a long way from just six years ago, when no one came to the reservation. Unemployment...

Peoria Tribe plan opening of new casino complex

Peoria Tribe plan opening of new casino complex (August 31, 2004)

The Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma is planning a late September opening for its new 54,000-square-foot casino and entertainment complex. The Buffalo Run Casino is reportedly the largest in the area. The tribe plans on hiring 180 people and will hold...