Navajo Nation's first casino encounters hurdles

Navajo Nation's first casino encounters hurdles (May 14, 2008)

The Navajo Nation plans to open its first casino in New Mexico this year but the tribe is already running into some roadblocks. The tribe originally planned a July 4 opening for the facility in Church Rock, near Gallup. But...

Soo Tribe pressed to keep Detroit casino afloat

Soo Tribe pressed to keep Detroit casino afloat (May 14, 2008)

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is facing pressure to make sure its commercial casino in Detroit complies with state law. The tribe has fallen behind on construction of a permanent Greektown Casino. Revenues have dropped and...

Shingle Springs Band offers preview of casino

Shingle Springs Band offers preview of casino (May 14, 2008)

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians plans to open the Red Hawk Casino in December. The tribe gave the media a preview of the facility, which broke ground earlier this year. The casino features 2,000 slot machines table...

Siletz Tribe shares $174K in gaming revenues

Siletz Tribe shares $174K in gaming revenues (May 14, 2008)

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon donated $173,862.31 in gaming revenues to local charities. The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund helps organizations in the tribe's 11-county service area. Indian organizations throughout the country are also eligible for grants....

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe cuts trees for casino sign

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe cuts trees for casino sign (May 14, 2008)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan cut down nearly two dozen trees to make an electronic sign at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort more visible. Elder Gerald Slater offered tobacco and prayed for the trees before a local...