NIGC approves Seneca Nation off-reservation casino

NIGC approves Seneca Nation off-reservation casino (July 3, 2007)

The National Indian Gaming Commission have given approval for the Seneca Nation of New York to open an off-reservation casino, The Buffalo News reports. The tribe acquired the site in downtown Buffalo pursuant to a land claim settlement. But...

Gila River casino may be moving to another site

Gila River casino may be moving to another site (July 3, 2007)

Local officials say the Gila River Indian Community of Arizona probably won't relocate one of its casinos to a site that has generated opposition. The tribe announced plans to move the Lone Butte Casino to a site near the city...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe  shares $29.4M

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe shares $29.4M (July 3, 2007)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin contributed $29.4 million in gaming revenues as part of its Class III compact with the state. The tribe operates an off-reservation casino in downtown Milwaukee. The facility has generated more than $140 million...

Deron Marquez: Indian gaming won't last forever

Deron Marquez: Indian gaming won't last forever (July 3, 2007)

"Someday, it may be said that fading to completion was inevitable. In 1856, Indian Affairs Commissioner Alfred Cummings foresaw the treaty making process as a direct relationship to slowly erode the political fabric known as “Tribe.” The time and terrain...

Town negotiates  with Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Town negotiates with Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (July 3, 2007)

The town of Middleborough is negotiating a casino agreement with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The tribe offered $7 million a year and $150 million up front for infrastructure improvements. The town is responding with a request for at least...