Iowa city supports lawsuit against Ponca casino

Iowa city supports lawsuit against Ponca casino (August 26, 2008)

The city council in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is joining opposition to the casino sought by the Ponca Tribe. The council supports a lawsuit filed by the state of Iowa against the National Indian Gaming Commission. The state says the NIGC's...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe settles with gaming partner

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe settles with gaming partner (August 26, 2008)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York won't be suing its former gaming partner for an off-reservation casino. The tribe said Empire Resorts breached its contract by pulling out of the project when it was rejected by the Bush...

Moody's to review Connecticut gaming ventures

Moody's to review Connecticut gaming ventures (August 26, 2008)

Connecticut's tribal casino ventures are undergoing further reviews by Moody's Investors Service. The Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation were downgraded by Moody's in May. Now, two gaming ventures connected to the Mohegan Sun casino are facing a...

Judge invalidates Scotts Valley casino agreement

Judge invalidates Scotts Valley casino agreement (August 26, 2008)

A judge in California has invalidated a casino agreement between the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians and the city of Richmond. The tribe agreed to pay $335 million over 20 years for emergency services, roadwork and other impacts of...

Seneca Nation to expand off-reservation casino

Seneca Nation to expand off-reservation casino (August 26, 2008)

The Seneca Nation of New York is expanding one of its off-reservation casinos. The tribe will add 200 more rooms to the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel in Niagara Falls. The project is expected to be complete in mid-2009. The...

Quapaw Tribe to work on roads around new casino

Quapaw Tribe to work on roads around new casino (August 26, 2008)

The commission in Cherokee County, Kansas, approved the Quapaw Tribe's plans to improve roads around its new casino. The $301 million Downstream Casino Resort opened in July. It's located in parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. The tribe plans to...