Passamaquoddy Tribe to campaign for racino

Passamaquoddy Tribe to campaign for racino (May 1, 2007)

The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine will spend the summer trying to convince voters to authorize another racino. The racino was approved by the state Legislature but Gov. John Baldacci (D) vetoed it. That means voters get the final say on...

Oneida Nation, New York miss deadline on compact

Oneida Nation, New York miss deadline on compact (May 1, 2007)

The Oneida Nation and the state of New York have failed to reach agreement on a new Class III gaming compact. The tribe and the state were given until April 30 to decide how to proceed with compact negotiations. The...

Editorial: Gaming and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Editorial: Gaming and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (May 1, 2007)

"As in the past, we continue to have grave concerns about the value of casino gambling in Massachusetts. Opponents say gamers treat a casino as an all-inclusive destination and don't spend much money at surrounding businesses, which means its power...

OSHA told to get warrant for Pascua Yaqui casino

OSHA told to get warrant for Pascua Yaqui casino (May 1, 2007)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration must get a warrant to question employees of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's casino, a federal judge in Arizona ruled. OSHA has been trying to inspect the Casino del Sol as part of a national...

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe to present casino plans

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe to present casino plans (May 1, 2007)

The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma plans to open a casino in Grove. The proposed Grand Lake Casino and Resort would include a 100,000-square-foot casino, a 125-room hotel, a convention center and three restaurants. The 30-acre site is not yet held...