The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made $122 million in per capita payments last year, thanks to an increase in profits at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel. The casino is managed by Harrah’s, which made $280 million in profits...

The Maine House voted 84-59 on a bill to authorize a racetrack with slot machines for the Passamaquoddy Tribe. The bill faces a veto by Gov. John Baldacci (D). But due to the way it is written, the racino proposal...

A bill to require legislative approval for off-reservation casinos was approved by the Wisconsin Assembly on Tuesday. The Assembly voted 57-37 on the bill. Supporter say lawmakers, in addition to the governor, should have a role in off-reservation gaming. Gov....

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians have secured $5 million for the design and development of a casino in Michigan. IGT, a leading gaming manufacturer, provided the money. It will be used to design the $150 million, 136,000-square-foot FireKeepers...

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe and the Tigua Tribe are pushing lawmakers to approve a bill that would allow Class III gaming. The tribes used to operate Class III casinos until they were shut down by the state. The state has refused...