Rep. Pombo's IGRA bill up for consideration

Rep. Pombo's IGRA bill up for consideration (September 6, 2006)

Indianz.Com Casino StalkerTracking casino proposals across Indian Country. A spokesperson for Rep. Richard Pombo (R-California), the chairman of the House Resources Committee, said a bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act is up for consideration this month. H.R.4893 would...

Snoqualmie Tribe to raise money to develop casino

Snoqualmie Tribe to raise money to develop casino (September 6, 2006)

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington is going to raise $250 million in bonds to finance a casino after its development partner backed out. Construction on the facility was supposed to begin in June. But MGU Development decided not to...

Mashantucket Pequot  resort faces opposition

Mashantucket Pequot resort faces opposition (September 6, 2006)

Plans by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to open a new resort are facing some opposition in southeastern Connecticut. The tribe and its partner MGM Mirage are considering some zoning changes in the town of Ledyard. They are hoping to...

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe backed on New York casino

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe backed on New York casino (September 6, 2006)

The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma is seeing some support for its out-of-state casino in New York. The Auburn Industrial Development Authority voted to support the project, as long as it receives approval from state and federal officials. The tribe has...

Department of Justice to appeal Wyandotte ruling

Department of Justice to appeal Wyandotte ruling (September 6, 2006)

The Department of Justice is appealing a ruling that paved the way for the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma to reopen its casino in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. The National Indian Gaming Commission had said the site didn't qualify for gaming....