Snoqualmie Tribe to break ground on casino

Snoqualmie Tribe to break ground on casino (January 30, 2007)

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington will break ground on its casino on February 26 in anticipation of a November 1 opening. The tribe just finalized a $330 million financing deal for the 165,000-square foot casino. Most of the money will...

Prairie Band Potawatomi awaits casino takeover

Prairie Band Potawatomi awaits casino takeover (January 30, 2007)

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation of Kansas is scheduled to take control of its casino from Harrah's Entertainment sometime before January 2008. The tribe opened Harrah's Prairie Band Hotel and Casino in January 1998 under a federally-approved management contract...

Yurok Tribe still waiting on compact approval

Yurok Tribe still waiting on compact approval (January 30, 2007)

Facing rampant poverty and unemployment, the Yurok Tribe of California hopes two small gaming facilities with less than 100 slot machines will provide needed revenues on the reservation. But the tribe's compact has languished for more than two years....

Eastern Cherokee Band weighs casino expansion

Eastern Cherokee Band weighs casino expansion (January 30, 2007)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is considering a a $650 million expansion of its casino in North Carolina. The tribal council meets today to discuss the proposal. It would create more gaming space, add more rooms at the hotel...

Washington governor supports Spokane compact

Washington governor supports Spokane compact (January 30, 2007)

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) said she will probably sign a proposed gaming compact with the Spokane Tribe. Gregoire hasn't reviewed the compact in detail but she said she supports the general framework. The deal would allow the tribe to...