Turtle Mountain Band weighs Class II casino

Turtle Mountain Band weighs Class II casino (June 26, 2006)

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians may open a Class II facility if the state of North Dakota won't agree to an off-reservation casino. The tribe wants negotiate a Class III compact with Gov. John Hoeven (R) but he...

Oklahoma tribes see huge growth in gaming

Oklahoma tribes see huge growth in gaming (June 26, 2006)

Oklahoma tribes took in more than $1.4 billion at their casinos last year, according to the new Indian Gaming Industry Report. Revenues grew by 39 percent, the second highest increase in the nation. The growth was fueled by an influx...

Connecticut tribes attract more than just gamblers

Connecticut tribes attract more than just gamblers (June 26, 2006)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes operate the largest and most successful casinos in the world but gambling is not the only attraction for tourists. The Mohegan Tribe, owners of Mohegan Sun, and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, owners of...

Oregon tribe spends $1M on anti-casino effort

Oregon tribe spends $1M on anti-casino effort (June 26, 2006)

Indianz.Com Casino StalkerTracking casino proposals across Indian Country. The Confederated Grand Ronde Tribes of Oregon has spent nearly $1 million in television ads in hopes of blocking another tribe's casino. The unprecedented campaign has worried some elders who worked to...