Wisconsin tribes battle on  off-reservation casino

Wisconsin tribes battle on off-reservation casino (April 4, 2007)

The Menominee Nation and the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe continue to battle over plans for an off-reservation casino in Wisconsin. The Menominee Nation wants to build a casino in Kenosha, nearly 200 miles from the reservation. The Mohegan Tribe of...

Editorial: Oppose Graton Rancheria casino

Editorial: Oppose Graton Rancheria casino (April 4, 2007)

'For anyone with concerns about the many negative impacts that a proposed mega-casino in Rohnert Park would have on the quality of life in southern Sonoma County, now is the time to speak up. Public hearings and workshops on the...

Mississippi  Choctaws push off-reservation casino

Mississippi Choctaws push off-reservation casino (April 4, 2007)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will continue to push for an off-reservation casino in Jackson County, Chief Phillip Martin said. Martin said the tribe will abide by the results of a non-binding referendum on the casino. The county set...

BIA approves Spokane Tribe's new gaming compact

BIA approves Spokane Tribe's new gaming compact (April 4, 2007)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved the Spokane Tribe's new gaming compact with the state of Washington. The agreement allows the tribe to offer up to 1,500 slot-style machines for the next three years and up to 3,000 after...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe asserts Class II rights

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe asserts Class II rights (April 4, 2007)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is asserting its right to operate Class II games without state approval. The tribe, whose recognition is being finalized, is actively looking for land to open a casino. But Class III gaming is not...

Judge rejects Eastern Shawnee casino agreements

Judge rejects Eastern Shawnee casino agreements (April 4, 2007)

A federal judge has refused to approve agreements the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma signed with communities in Ohio. Judge James G. Carr said the agreements give the appearance that the tribe is settling its land claim for gaming rights....