CNIGA to hold membership meeting, election

CNIGA to hold membership meeting, election (December 6, 2007)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association is in San Diego today for its membership meeting and election. Chairman Anthony Miranda, a member of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, hasn't decided whether to seek re-election. If he doesn't run,...

Gaming firm sees delay for Nambe Pueblo casino

Gaming firm sees delay for Nambe Pueblo casino (December 6, 2007)

It looks like Nambe Pueblo will have wait a bit longer for its first casino in northern New Mexico. The tribe's gaming management partner, Full House Resorts, has pushed back the anticipated opening date for the casino from late...

Grand Traverse Band to distribute gaming funds

Grand Traverse Band to distribute gaming funds (December 6, 2007)

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will be distributing an estimated $1 million in casino revenues this winter. Under a consent decree, the tribe shares 2 percent of slot machine revenues with local governments. Distributions occur twice...

Salt River Tribe starts work on   casino resort

Salt River Tribe starts work on casino resort (December 6, 2007)

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of Arizona began work on a new casino resort that will be more then twice the size of the tribe's current facility. The new Casino Arizona includes a 15-story hotel, a 100,000-square-foot conference center,...

Michigan tribes see better future with   casinos

Michigan tribes see better future with casinos (December 6, 2007)

Three Michigan tribes are expecting no less than an "explosion" now that they are getting into the gaming industry. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians opened the Four Winds Casino in August. The tribe plans to use revenues to expand...