Column: Seneca Nation pulls a Foxwoods on New York

Column: Seneca Nation pulls a Foxwoods on New York (August 12, 2005)

"First there was Foxwoods, the sequel, a remarkable replay of the story of the Mashantucket Pequots' development of a casino as it was re-enacted by the Seneca Indians of New York. Not only did the Senecas hire the same Jersey...

Editorial: Decision on Internet game the right one

Editorial: Decision on Internet game the right one (August 12, 2005)

Connecticut is right to vigorously oppose Internet gambling, but the state cannot win this battle alone.

Navajo Nation president tours possible casino sites

Navajo Nation president tours possible casino sites (August 12, 2005)

Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. visited six possible casino sites on the Navajo Nation in Arizona and New Mexico. Shirley was particularly impressed with Shiprock, New Mexico, an aide said. Navajo Nation Council Delegate Wallace Charley, who represents Shiprock...

Big turnout for opening of California tribe's casino

Big turnout for opening of California tribe's casino (August 12, 2005)

People waited up to two hours to get inside the Bear River Band's new casino. Inside, they saw long lines to play games, eat and drink, The Eureka Reporter said. The tribe, also known as the Rohnerville Rancheria, said...

State tells tribe that Internet promotion is illegal

State tells tribe that Internet promotion is illegal (August 12, 2005)

The Connecticut Division of Special Revenue [Web Site] said on Thursday that an Internet promotion offered by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is illegal. The state said the tribe's "PlayAway" game violated state and federal laws. The promotion allowed people...