California tribal casinos attracting a new crowd

California tribal casinos attracting a new crowd (July 20, 2006)

Tribal casinos in southern California are trying hard to attract a younger, hip crowd that might be found at some of the trendiest Las Vegas spots. With top acts like Jamie Foxx, Ludacris and Nine Inch Nails, some of...

Tohono O'odham Nation hires another gaming CEO

Tohono O'odham Nation hires another gaming CEO (July 20, 2006)

The Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona has a new chief executive officer for its gaming enterprise. Scott Sirois, 46, is a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa from Minnesota. He previously managed a casino for the...

State shares slot revenues with Narragansett Tribe

State shares slot revenues with Narragansett Tribe (July 20, 2006)

Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) said the state will share $392,547 in slot machine revenues with the Narragansett Tribe but tribal leaders haven't decided whether they will take the money. Carcieri opposes the tribe's proposed casino. But he supported...

Wisconsin official was lobbyist for Oneida Nation

Wisconsin official was lobbyist for Oneida Nation (July 20, 2006)

A Wisconsin state official who helped negotiate new tribal gaming compacts previously worked for the Oneida Nation as a lobbyist. Sean Dilweg worked for the tribe in 2000 and 2001. In 2003, he took a job as the top aide...

Off-reservation casino deal in Oregon debated

Off-reservation casino deal in Oregon debated (July 20, 2006)

Indianz.Com Casino StalkerTracking casino proposals across Indian Country. Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) is raising eyebrows for approving the first off-reservation casino in the state. Kulongoski said he agreed to the deal because the Warm Springs Tribes are in a...