Final call for tribal casino gamble in Rhode Island

Final call for tribal casino gamble in Rhode Island (July 30, 2004)

The Rhode Island House is expected to override Gov. Donald Carcieri's veto of a casino bill that would put the Narragansett Tribe's casino on the November ballot. The Senate overrode the veto last week. Today is the only day for...

Arizona's gaming tribes share $18.2M with state

Arizona's gaming tribes share $18.2M with state (July 30, 2004)

Arizona's gaming tribes contributed $18.2 million to the state as part of their tribal-state gaming compacts. The payment was the fifth, and largest, since April 2003. So far, the 15 tribes with casinos have paid $56 million to the state....

Cowlitz Tribe confirms plans for casino on reservation

Cowlitz Tribe confirms plans for casino on reservation (July 30, 2004)

The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington says its plan for a 152-acre initial reservation includes a casino. The announcement ends speculation over the tribe's goals. While many speculated there would be a casino, officials were mum on the issue. That has...

Out-of-state casinos risky but lucrative for tribes

Out-of-state casinos risky but lucrative for tribes (July 30, 2004)

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe's visit to Ohio this week has stirred debate on whether tribes should be allowed to open casinos in other states. Observers say doing so is next to impossible due to local and state opposition. So far,...