Two big projects underway at Mashantucket casino

Two big projects underway at Mashantucket casino (February 20, 2008)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is in the midst of two big projects at its Foxwoods Resort Casino. The first is the $700 million MGM Grand at Foxwoods. The facility, set to open in May, is a...

Twentynine Palms Band finalizing   casino report

Twentynine Palms Band finalizing casino report (February 20, 2008)

The Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians is finalizing an environmental assessment for its proposed casino in southern California. The Nuwu Casino Resort and RV Park would feature a 60,000-square-foot casino, 100-space RV park, restaurant, bar and hiking trails. The...

Illinois county holds hearing on Prairie Band   casino

Illinois county holds hearing on Prairie Band casino (February 20, 2008)

About 200 people attended a public hearing about the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's proposed casino in DeKalb County, Illinois. The Kansas-based tribe wants to build a Class II facility on 128 acres in the county. The land is part of...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe sues newspaper for libel

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe sues newspaper for libel (February 20, 2008)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is accusing The New York Post of libel for editorials that were critical of the tribe's proposed off-reservation casino. The tribe is seeking $60 million in damages. The lawsuit says editorials published on February 21,...