Michigan tribe sues over Indian land determination

Michigan tribe sues over Indian land determination (November 15, 2006)

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan filed a lawsuit against the Interior Department over the Indian land status of its new casino. The tribe spent $36 million on the Kewadin Shores Casino and Hotel. But since...

Connecticut tribes continue expanding casinos

Connecticut tribes continue expanding casinos (November 15, 2006)

Connecticut's two tribal casinos are already the largest in the world and they will continue to get bigger. The Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and the Mohegan Sun Casino, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, have...

Seminole Tribe makes $1B offer for Hard Rock Cafe

Seminole Tribe makes $1B offer for Hard Rock Cafe (November 15, 2006)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has made a $1 billion offer for the Hard Rock Cafe chain, The Times of London reports. The Rank Group is auctioning the chain. The tribe entered bidding at the last minute and outbid other...

Mohegan Tribe opens slot facility in Pennsylvania

Mohegan Tribe opens slot facility in Pennsylvania (November 15, 2006)

About 2,000 people filled the Mohegan Tribe's slot machine facility in Pennsylvania within minutes of its opening on Tuesday. "I’m blown away," said chairman Bruce "Two Dogs" Bozsum, the Associated Press reported. "Unbelievable." The 1,100 slot machines at the...