Martin's role questioned on off-reservation casino

Martin's role questioned on off-reservation casino (January 28, 2008)

The Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan is accusing former Bureau of Indian Affairs official Aurene Martin of conflict of interest and ethics violations. The tribe wants an off-reservation casino in Port Huron. When Martin worked for the Bush...

Ponca Tribe meets to discuss potential casino

Ponca Tribe meets to discuss potential casino (January 28, 2008)

Members of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska held a private meeting on Saturday to discuss the potential for gaming. The tribe hasn't made any decisions about a casino, Chairman Larry Wright Jr. said. But he said tribal members support...

Red Lake Nation retires $27M  debt for casinos

Red Lake Nation retires $27M debt for casinos (January 28, 2008)

The Red Lake Nation of Minnesota has paid off a $27 million loan used to expand two casinos. The tribe retired the debt in seven years. “It’s been a rough road, but we made it,” Charles Prentice, the chief...

Opinions: How to vote on California gaming pacts

Opinions: How to vote on California gaming pacts (January 28, 2008)

February 5 is fast approaching for voters in California. If you're unsure about ballot propositions for four gaming tribes, here's some advice on both sides of the debate. The Banning/Beaumont Record Gazette urges a yes vote on Propositions 94-97....

Letters: For and against off-reservation casino

Letters: For and against off-reservation casino (January 28, 2008)

Letters for an against the off-reservation casino sought by the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan. FOR: "Thanks to Cliff Schrader for his Jan. 18 column on the status of Port Huron's casino approval in Congress. We, in Port Huron,...