Okla. gaming compact bill lacks votes in House

Okla. gaming compact bill lacks votes in House (February 20, 2004)

The leader of the Oklahoma House said he doesn't have enough votes to pass a gaming compact bill that would require tribes to share revenues and allow racetracks to offer the same electronic games as tribes. House Speaker Larry Adair,...

Meetings on Hopi gaming held for tribal members

Meetings on Hopi gaming held for tribal members (February 20, 2004)

Members of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona who live on and off the reservation will be able to attend informational sessions before voting May 19 on a gaming referendum. Meetings for Hopis who live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Flagstaff,...

Appeals court sends Detroit casino suit back down

Appeals court sends Detroit casino suit back down (February 20, 2004)

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has sent the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Chippewa Indians Detroit casino case back to a federal judge. The tribe has won two circuit court rulings affirming its constitutional rights. The city of Detroit...

Caesars Entertainment seeks to manage Calif. casino

Caesars Entertainment seeks to manage Calif. casino (February 20, 2004)

Caesars Entertainment signed a preliminary agreement to manage a casino for the Big Sandy Band of Western Mono Indians in California. According to news reports, the tribe will need to amend its gaming compact with the state to allow the...