Little Traverse Bay Bands rating downgraded

Little Traverse Bay Bands rating downgraded (November 7, 2008)

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan is not in danger of defaulting on its loans, Chairman Frank Ettawageshik said. Ettawageshik acknowledged the tough economic climate is affecting the tribe's gaming business. But he said the downgrade...

Forum discusses impact of Navajo Nation casino

Forum discusses impact of Navajo Nation casino (November 7, 2008)

A forum at the University of New Mexico-Gallup examined the impact of the new Navajo Nation that will open later this month. Tribal representatives said the $35 million Fire Rock Casino will generate revenue for the tribe and jobs...

Snoqualmie  Tribe opens doors to $375M casino

Snoqualmie Tribe opens doors to $375M casino (November 7, 2008)

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington opened the doors to its $375 million casino on Thursday night. The 170,000 square-foot Snoqualmie Casino features 1,700 gaming machines, table games and a poker room. The tribe created 1,300 jobs at the facility,...

Seminole Tribe to spend $12M on casino expansion

Seminole Tribe to spend $12M on casino expansion (November 7, 2008)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida will spend $12 million to expand one of its casinos. The project will add 35,000 square-feet to the Seminole Immokalee Casino. More room is needed to make way for additional games, including slot machines...

Gila River Tribe close to opening of   casino

Gila River Tribe close to opening of casino (November 7, 2008)

The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona will be opening its new casino on November 20. The 120,000 square-foot Lone Butte Casino will feature 850 slot machines, 24 blackjack tables and a 750-seat bingo hall. There's also an outdoor...

Editorial: Maine voters reject  casino, again

Editorial: Maine voters reject casino, again (November 7, 2008)

"You come into Maine, spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a political and advertising campaign and leave empty-handed. Again. How long will it take before companies and the people behind them learn that Maine is a bad place to...