Michigan tribes pleased with action over compacts

Michigan tribes pleased with action over compacts (February 23, 2005)

Leaders of two Michigan tribes said they are happy that the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a challenge to their gaming compacts. The court refused to entertain an appeal that questioned the legality of four compacts approved by state...

Indian gaming is focus of Western states' summit

Indian gaming is focus of Western states' summit (February 23, 2005)

The Western Governors' Association is holding an executive summit on Indian gaming next month that will focus on "friction" between states and tribes. Colorado Gov. Bill Owens (R) will host the summit in Denver on March 29-30. He is chairman...

Tribes give  nearly $500K for gambling programs

Tribes give nearly $500K for gambling programs (February 23, 2005)

Washington tribes have contributed nearly $500,000 to the state's gambling treatment programs, and more money is on the way. The Muckleshoot Tribe, the Tulalip Tribes and the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribes made donations on Monday totaling more than $400,000. Previously, the...

Chitimacha Tribe plans big expansion of casino

Chitimacha Tribe plans big expansion of casino (February 23, 2005)

The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is planning to debut a major expansion of its casino this Labor Day. The $20 million project includes a 55,000-square foot addition to the existing facility. The expansion is expected to add 300 jobs to...