Editorial: Odds favor Seminole Tribe on compact

Editorial: Odds favor Seminole Tribe on compact (July 24, 2008)

"The Florida Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Seminole Tribe of Florida can't conduct high-stakes blackjack and baccarat games at its Hard Rock Casino near Hollywood. Legislative leaders have said that they won't give the tribe permission. Gambling rivals have...

Editorial: Oppose Graton Rancheria casino

Editorial: Oppose Graton Rancheria casino (July 24, 2008)

"The latest, best hope to stop a gargantuan Las Vegas-style casino from being built in Rohnert Park may come from Assemblyman Jared Huffman. With the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors unwilling to place an advisory measure on the ballot regarding...

Flandreau Santee Sioux casino sees boost in business

Flandreau Santee Sioux casino sees boost in business (July 24, 2008)

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota says business is booming at its casino despite the economic downturn. Royal River Casino has seen a 25 percent increase in the last year, manager Sherry Kriescher told KELO. "We're doing really...

Colville  Tribes halt construction on $25M casino

Colville Tribes halt construction on $25M casino (July 24, 2008)

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington halted work on a $25 million casino. Construction began a little over a week ago but was stopped when human remains were discovered on the site in Omak. Tribal leaders met...

Auburn Rancheria starts work on casino expansion

Auburn Rancheria starts work on casino expansion (July 24, 2008)

The United Auburn Indian Community of California broke ground on a casino expansion that analysts say could cost up to $1 billion. The tribe opened the Thunder Valley Casino in 2003. The facility has been highly successful and will...

DOJ defends gaming on Seneca Nation fee lands

DOJ defends gaming on Seneca Nation fee lands (July 24, 2008)

The Department of Justice says a new interpretation of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act allows tribes to engage in gaming on restricted fee lands. Government attorneys point to the new Section 20 regulations that were issued by the Bureau...

Navajo Nation makes plans for second casino

Navajo Nation makes plans for second casino (July 24, 2008)

The Navajo Nation Council approved $650,000 for the tribe's second casino. The facility will be located in Tse Daa Kaan, New Mexico. The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise will use the money to buy a modular building for a Class II...