"Then there is the method Pawlenty approves of for raising revenue: a casino, run jointly by the state and several Indian tribes. The governor counted on that casino for $200 million in his budget. But the money looks like it'll...

"Gaming is like a double-edged blade. It has helped in many positive ways to alleviate poverty with the potential for a better future for all tribal members. Casino gaming, however, is not the 'Holy Grail'for Indians. It is a good...

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma says it will contribute billions to Ohio's economy and create upwards of 18,000 jobs if allowed to open several off-reservation casinos. A consultant said the tribe will invest $2 billion in the state and...

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) won't negotiate a gaming compact with the Enterprise Rancheria even though the tribe's proposed casino is not in an "urbanized" area and has local support. In a letter [PDF] Schwarzenegger's legal secretary Peter Siggins agreed...