Column: Mohegan Tribe's ties to convicted criminal

Column: Mohegan Tribe's ties to convicted criminal (August 19, 2008)

"Kansas casino authorities have some deep vetting to do. The Connecticut-based Mohegan Tribe, majority partner in the proposed Legends Sun casino in Wyandotte County, has been closely tied to a would-be Wisconsin casino developer who pleaded guilty to federal...

Deal reached on bingo expansion in California

Deal reached on bingo expansion in California (August 19, 2008)

California churches and charities will be able to expand their bingo games under a compromise announced on Monday. The deal allows churches and charities to hold bigger games with bigger prizes But they won't be able to offer electronic Class...

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation sues former partner

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation sues former partner (August 19, 2008)

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation of Kansas has sued Harrah's Entertainment, its former gaming partner. Harrah's used to run the Prairie Band Casino & Resort under a federally-approved gaming management contract. The deal ended last year when the tribe took...

Annual Indian Gaming Industry Report being released

Annual Indian Gaming Industry Report being released (August 19, 2008)

The annual Indian Gaming Industry Report is being released by the Analysis Group today. Economist Alan Meister says tribal casinos took in $26.5 billion in 2007. That's an increase of 5 percent from 2006 but down from the 10...

County delays decision on Ponca Tribe's casino

County delays decision on Ponca Tribe's casino (August 19, 2008)

Officials in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, will wait another week before taking a stance on the casino being sought by the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. The county plans to meet with the tribe before deciding what course to take. Options...