Senecas defend Buffalo casino against critics

Senecas defend Buffalo casino against critics (April 21, 2006)

The Buffalo News is again questioning the Seneca Nation's land buys in light of the tribe's desire to acquire a "footprint" for its casino in downtown Buffalo. The tribe acquired nine acres for its off-reservation casino in Buffalo. The land...

Cherokee Nation wants racino site  placed in trust

Cherokee Nation wants racino site placed in trust (April 21, 2006)

The Cherokee Nation is filing a land-into-trust application for its casino racetrack in Claremore, Oklahoma. The tribe bought the 280-acre Will Rogers Downs and installed electronic machines there. Regulation of the facility currently falls under state law even through it...

Casinos coming to Wind River Reservation in Wyoming

Casinos coming to Wind River Reservation in Wyoming (April 21, 2006)

Two casinos, and possibly more, are on the way on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. The Northern Arapaho Tribe and the Eastern Shoshone Tribe share the reservation. Both are moving forward with plans for Class III facilities after the...

Tohono O'odham Nation to build $80M casino

Tohono O'odham Nation to build $80M casino (April 21, 2006)

The Tohono O'odham Nation is breaking ground on Monday on an $80 million casino resort, the first in the Tucson area to feature a hotel. The tribe is building the new Desert Diamond Casino at the site of the old...