Connecticut tribes saw big boosts from New Jersey

Connecticut tribes saw big boosts from New Jersey (July 10, 2006)

The New Jersey casino shutdown only lasted a couple of days but it boosted revenue and traffic at Connecticut's two tribal casinos. Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, saw 23 percent increase in bus traffic and...

Tonkawa Tribe draws   crowd at new casino near Kansas

Tonkawa Tribe draws crowd at new casino near Kansas (July 10, 2006)

The Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma opened its new Native Lights Casino, aimed at drawing in people from nearby Kansas. The 22,500 square-foot casino is the largest near Wichita, about 75 miles away. It's only a few miles south of the...

Wyandotte Nation weighs next move in Kansas City

Wyandotte Nation weighs next move in Kansas City (July 10, 2006)

The Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma is considering its next move now that a federal judge has cleared the way for the tribe to operate a casino in downtown Kansas City. The tribe opened a small Class II facility in...