Editorial: False promises on California gaming

Editorial: False promises on California gaming (August 31, 2006)

"Three tribes in Southern California could expand casinos with up to 7,500 slot machines, making each larger than any gambling spot in the nation. These three, plus a fourth tribal expansion announced several weeks ago, would add 19,500 slots to...

Editorial: Good gaming compacts for California

Editorial: Good gaming compacts for California (August 31, 2006)

"Two years ago, California voters tried to end their gambling addiction, overwhelmingly rejecting Proposition 70, which would have allowed unlimited expansion of Indian-owned casinos. In the interim, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has been playing with the state's money, cutting deals with...

Last day to revive Barstow off-reservation casinos

Last day to revive Barstow off-reservation casinos (August 31, 2006)

Indianz.Com Casino StalkerTracking casino proposals across Indian Country. Today is the last day for two tribes to revive their plans to open off-reservation casinos in Barstow, California. The Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians and the Big Lagoon...

San Manuel Band deal could be worth $3.8B for state

San Manuel Band deal could be worth $3.8B for state (August 31, 2006)

The compact signed by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians could send up to $3.8 billion to the state by 2030, The San Bernardino County Sun reports. The tribe can offer up to 7,500 slot machines under the deal....

Two more tribes sign deals with Schwarzenegger

Two more tribes sign deals with Schwarzenegger (August 31, 2006)

The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and the Yurok Tribe announced new compacts with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) on Wednesday. The Sycuan Band will be able to offer up to 5,000 slot machines at its casino. The...

Editorial: Reject new California gaming compacts

Editorial: Reject new California gaming compacts (August 31, 2006)

"The new gambling deals Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has cut with powerful gambling tribes should alarm everyone. They give away too much to a handful of the richest, most powerful tribes in the state. The deals also expand gambling far beyond...