Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day (November 14, 2007)

"I'd much rather deal with the feds than the state on regulatory issues. . . I can't believe those words came out of my mouth." -- Anthony Miranda, Pechanga, Chairman of California Nations Indian Gaming Association....

Live from the 2007 Global Gaming Expo

Live from the 2007 Global Gaming Expo (November 14, 2007)

A view of the tradeshow floor at the 2007 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas....

G2E FutureWatch 2007: Class II

G2E FutureWatch 2007: Class II (November 14, 2007)

The American Gaming Association releases a yearly survey of leaders in the Gaming Industry called FutureWatch. This year's survey focuses on The Evolution of Gaming Technology. When respondents were asked about the future of electronic Class II machines: 5%...

Seminole Gaming Compact Signed

Seminole Gaming Compact Signed (November 14, 2007)

A Class III Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe and the state of Florida was signed today. It runs for 25 years and requires the tribe to share revenues from Class III games -- slot machines, blackjack and baccarat....

Tulalip Tribes use gaming to diversify economy

Tulalip Tribes use gaming to diversify economy (November 14, 2007)

The Tulalip Tribes of Washington got into the gaming business with a bingo hall in 1982. Now the tribe is diversifying its economy with other types of development. The tribe's main economic engine is the Quil Ceda Village. The...

Opinion: Voter hypocrisy on  gaming in Maine

Opinion: Voter hypocrisy on gaming in Maine (November 14, 2007)

"It's time to take off our hats of hypocrisy. We sponsor state lottery games but oppose slot machines. We rake in $225 million a year from the Maine Lottery and wring our hands in worry that gambling preys on the...

City delays action on Eastern Shawnee casino site

City delays action on Eastern Shawnee casino site (November 14, 2007)

The city council in Monroe, Ohio, tabled consideration of a casino agreement with the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The city and the tribe already have an intergovernmental agreement for gaming. But the tribe wanted a new deal to address...

San Pasqual Band to offer gaming expertise

San Pasqual Band to offer gaming expertise (November 14, 2007)

The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians has started a management services firm to offer its gaming expertise to other tribes. The tribe operates the Valley View Casino. Executives said they want to share their knowledge in running the facility....

Florida governor to announce Seminole compact

Florida governor to announce Seminole compact (November 14, 2007)

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) is expected to announce a Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. The compact would allow the tribe to operate slot machines and baccarat . In exchange, the state would receive 10 percent of...