Fort Mojave Tribe seeks agreement for casino

Fort Mojave Tribe seeks agreement for casino (June 18, 2008)

The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe is seeking to negotiate a municipal services agreement for its proposed casino. The tribe plans to open the casino off a major interstate near Needles, Arizona. The city council has entered negotiations for an agreement....

Mohegan Tribe to open new Pennsylvania casino

Mohegan Tribe to open new Pennsylvania casino (June 18, 2008)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will open its permanent casino in Pennsylvania ahead of schedule. The new Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is set to open July 17. The 300,000-square-foot facility will contain 2,500 slot machines, more than twice...

Navajo Nation casino under construction

Navajo Nation casino under construction (June 18, 2008)

The Navajo Nation began construction of its first casino on Monday. More than 100 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony in Churchrock, New Mexico. The gaming site is off a major interstate near Gallup. The 27,000-square-foot will feature 300 slot machines,...

Ponca Tribe cites benefits of Iowa casino

Ponca Tribe cites benefits of Iowa casino (June 18, 2008)

The Ponca Tribe says its proposed casino will boost the economy in Iowa and Nebraska. The tribe plans to build a casino in Carter Lake, Iowa. Carter Lake is located next to Nebraska. The casino will create 1,800 new...

Column: Family politics at Mashantucket  casino

Column: Family politics at Mashantucket casino (June 18, 2008)

"Are the Haywards, the family of former Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council Chairman Richard “Skip” Hayward, the person widely credited for the creation of Foxwoods Resort Casino, being denied their fair share of the success it has brought the tribe? Patricia...