Court sets hearing on Pascua Yaqui poker lawsuit

Court sets hearing on Pascua Yaqui poker lawsuit (August 22, 2008)

A judge in Arizona will hold a hearing on September 29 over a poker room that the Pascua Yaqui Tribe says is illegal. The tribe says Club Royale is violating state laws and interfering with the tribe's casino operation. Since...

City seeks more information on Ponca Tribe's casino

City seeks more information on Ponca Tribe's casino (August 22, 2008)

The city in Iowa where the Ponca Tribe wants to build a casino is urging others to wait before taking a stance on the controversial project. The tribe has 5 acres in trust in Carter Lake. In a December...

Editorial: Meaningless promise from Graton Rancheria

Editorial: Meaningless promise from Graton Rancheria (August 22, 2008)

"When it comes to the proposed mega-casino in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County supervisors certainly can talk the talk. Unfortunately, they talk the talk of opposition, but quickly turn their backs and walk the other way. The five supervisors all claim...

Pro and Con: Class III gaming compact in Washington

Pro and Con: Class III gaming compact in Washington (August 22, 2008)

In 2005, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) rejected a Class III gaming compact with the Spokane Tribe. The revenue-sharing deal would have allowed a major expansion of gaming in the state, she said. A new deal was negotiated without revenue-sharing...