BIA extends comment period on Section 20 rules

BIA extends comment period on Section 20 rules (January 17, 2007)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has extended the comment period on the rules for gaming on lands acquired after October 17, 1988. The rules seek to implement Section 20 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. "This proposed rule establishes a...

California tribes meet for gaming conference

California tribes meet for gaming conference (January 17, 2007)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association is holding its 12th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference this week. The conference takes place in Temecula, on the Pechanga Reservation. Tribal leaders will discuss gaming, politics and other issues today and tomorrow. Anthony...

Seminole Tribe goes to court over slot machines

Seminole Tribe goes to court over slot machines (January 17, 2007)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida filed a lawsuit against the Interior Department in hopes of receiving approval to operate slot machines. The tribe has the right to offer the machines after state voters legalized them. Last September, Interior said it...

Tigua Tribe asks BIA for casino in New Mexico

Tigua Tribe asks BIA for casino in New Mexico (January 17, 2007)

$stalker The Tigua Tribe of Texas has asked the Bureau of Indian Affairs for approval to open a casino in New Mexico. The tribe filed a land-into-trust application for 10 acres near Chaparral. The site is about 15 miles from...

Mashantucket Tribe will have to wait on Pennsylvania

Mashantucket Tribe will have to wait on Pennsylvania (January 17, 2007)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will have to wait at least until March for final permission to open a casino in Pennsylvania. The tribe and its partners were awarded one of five licenses for a stand-alone casino. The...