City hires lawyer to fight Mississippi Choctaws

City hires lawyer to fight Mississippi Choctaws (December 6, 2006)

$stalker The city council in Biloxi hired a lawyer to fight the off-reservation casino sought by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The tribe wants to build a casino on the Gulf Coast, more than 200 miles from the reservation....

Former Mohegan chairman to oversee casino projects

Former Mohegan chairman to oversee casino projects (December 6, 2006)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut tapped a former chairman to oversee its casino projects. Roland J. Harris will serve as senior vice president of project management for the tribe's gaming authority. He will step down from the tribal council to...

Man sentenced for attempted robbery at casino

Man sentenced for attempted robbery at casino (December 6, 2006)

A 29-year-old member of the Gila River Indian Community was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for an attempted robbery at the Tohono O'odham Nation's Desert Diamond Casino. Alex Jackson used to work at the casino. He tried...

Washington tribes to host annual gaming summit

Washington tribes to host annual gaming summit (December 6, 2006)

The Washington Indian Gaming Association is hosting the fourth annual Northwest Gaming Law Summit this week in Seattle. Tribal, federal and state officials will meet at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center to discuss some of the top issues...