Donald Trump signs temporary  deal in Rhode Island

Donald Trump signs temporary deal in Rhode Island (April 7, 2006)

Leaders in Johnston, Rhode Island, signed a temporary deal with gaming mogul Donald Trump as they develop a final agreement on a casino plan. Trump says Rhode Island is a large, untapped gaming market. He is hoping to compete against...

Experts say tribal gaming helps Las Vegas casinos

Experts say tribal gaming helps Las Vegas casinos (April 7, 2006)

Tribal gaming has actually helped Las Vegas casinos, say gaming and industry experts. California tribes have seen their revenues grow in recent years. But so have Vegas casinos -- growing by nearly $2 billion since 1999, according to new...

Listening Lounge: House hearing on IGRA bill

Listening Lounge: House hearing on IGRA bill (April 7, 2006)

For those who asked, here are audio files of the Wednesday, April 5, 2006, House Resources Committee hearing on off-reservation gaming. Rep. Richard Pombo (R-California), the chairman of the committee, called the hearing to take testimony on H.R.4893. The bill...