Nebraska voters reject both gaming initiatives

Nebraska voters reject both gaming initiatives (November 4, 2004)

Final tallies show that voters in Nebraska rejected two ballot initiatives that would have allowed tribes to offer Class III gaming. Amendment 3 was rejected by 65 percent of voters while Initiative 417 was rejected by a slight majority. Supporters...

Oklahoma tribes eye expansion of gaming facilities

Oklahoma tribes eye expansion of gaming facilities (November 4, 2004)

Several Oklahoma tribes are planning to expand their gaming facilities thanks to the approval of a ballot initiative on Tuesday. State Question 712 legalizes certain electronic casino machines for tribes and three racetracks, two of which are tribally owned. Attorney...

Observers say Indian gaming  falling out of favor

Observers say Indian gaming falling out of favor (November 4, 2004)

Opponents and observers of Indian gaming say the political tide is turning against tribes. On Tuesday, voters in California overwhelmingly defeated a pro-tribal gaming initiative. "The tribes spend a ton of money and money always buys them whatever they want....

Minnesota GOP still wants tribal casino revenues

Minnesota GOP still wants tribal casino revenues (November 4, 2004)

Republicans in Minnesota say they will continue to push for a share of tribal casino revenues despite losing seats in the House. Democrats emerged from Election Day with a net gain of 13 House seats. The party split is now...

Oneida Nation plans new casino, development

Oneida Nation plans new casino, development (November 4, 2004)

The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is planning a new casino, truck stop and restaurant. The project will be on land owned by the tribe in the town of Pittsfield. The tribe will close down an old casino once the new...