Tribes renew commitment  to off-reservation casino

Tribes renew commitment to off-reservation casino (March 13, 2007)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin and the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut remain committed to an off-reservation casino. The Menominee Nation wants to build a casino in Kenosha, nearly 200 miles from the reservation. The Mohegan Tribe is financing the project...

Washington governor to sign new gaming compact

Washington governor to sign new gaming compact (March 13, 2007)

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) will sign a new gaming compact with the state's gaming tribes. The agreement allow the tribes to offer more electronic gaming machines, increase payouts and keep their facilities open 24 hours a day, 7...

Massachusetts governor closer to gaming decision

Massachusetts governor closer to gaming decision (March 13, 2007)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) met with lawmakers to discuss the legalization of gaming in the state. Patrick said he is "closer" to making a decision but warned reporters that one wasn't coming soon. He has set up a...

Editorial: Vote on Mississippi Choctaw casino

Editorial: Vote on Mississippi Choctaw casino (March 13, 2007)

Indianz.Com Casino StalkerTracking casino proposals across Indian Country. "The Jackson County Board of Supervisors ought to embrace an opinion from Attorney General Jim Hood that it can call a non-binding referendum on a proposed tribal casino resort here. The Mississippi...

Jamul  Band demolishes homes to make way for casino

Jamul Band demolishes homes to make way for casino (March 13, 2007)

The Jamul Band of Kumeyaay Indians demolished the homes of long-time residents of the reservation in order to make way for a casino. Chairman Leon Acebedo had promised not to destroy the homes of Walter Rosales and Karen Toggery...