Mississippi  Choctaws converting gaming facility into event  center

Mississippi Choctaws converting gaming facility into event center (November 2, 2010)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is making changes at one of its gaming facilities. The tribe already reduced the hours of operation at the Golden Moon Casino. Now it's going to be used as an event facility, starting in...

Little Traverse Bay Bands lowers  legal gaming age from 21  to 19

Little Traverse Bay Bands lowers legal gaming age from 21 to 19 (November 2, 2010)

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Michigan has lowered the legal gambling age from 21 to 19. Chairman Ken Harrington supported the change. He said it will allow younger tribal members to spend their money close to...

Judge won't reveal Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe casino revenue

Judge won't reveal Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe casino revenue (November 2, 2010)

A federal magistrate won't let the state of South Dakota know how much the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe makes at its casino. The state sought the information as part of a lawsuit that was filed by the tribe. The state...

Candidates for Arizona governor weigh off-reservation casino bid

Candidates for Arizona governor weigh off-reservation casino bid (November 2, 2010)

The two candidates for governor of Arizona have differing opinions on the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino. Republican Jan Brewer, who serves as governor, opposes the casino. But Democrat Terry Goddard, who currently serves as attorney general, hasn't taken a...

Mayor to fight ruling blocking sale to Mashpee Wampanaog Tribe

Mayor to fight ruling blocking sale to Mashpee Wampanaog Tribe (November 2, 2010)

The city of Fall River, Massachusetts, plans to fight a decision that blocked the sale of land to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Mayor Will Flanagan said. Flanagan said the city's legal team discussed the case with attorneys for the tribe...