Citizen Potawatomi chair opposes gaming bill

Citizen Potawatomi chair opposes gaming bill (February 19, 2004)

The chairman of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma says a gaming compact bill that passed the State Senate by 30-18 vote on Wednesday would hurt tribes. Chairman John "Rocky" Barrett is already displeased with the practices of the casino...

Nipmuc Nation backer considers casino locations

Nipmuc Nation backer considers casino locations (February 19, 2004)

The gaming company backing the Nipmuc Nation's bid for federal recognition is looking for casino sites throughout New England. Lakes Gaming Inc. released a report several months ago that listed Rhode Island and New Hampshire and possible sites. The company...

Ho-Chunk Nation eyes other sites for casino

Ho-Chunk Nation eyes other sites for casino (February 19, 2004)

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin is looking at other sites after voters in Dane County defeated plans to convert a bingo hall into a casino. The tribe's business director declined to say where the tribe was looking. He said the...

Calif. college creating degree in casino management

Calif. college creating degree in casino management (February 19, 2004)

The College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California, is creating a degree program in casino management. If approved, the program would be the first in the state to concentrate on the management side of gaming, rather than the gaming...