Guidiville Band expects Obama answer on casino

Guidiville Band expects Obama answer on casino (December 8, 2008)

The Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians of California expects to receive an answer on its casino proposal from the new administration of president-elect Barack Obama. The tribe plans a gaming facility at the former Point Molate Naval Fuel Depot in...

Fort Sill Apache Tribe defends   New Mexico giveaway

Fort Sill Apache Tribe defends New Mexico giveaway (December 8, 2008)

The Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma says a giveaway at its disputed gaming facility complies with New Mexico law. The tribe awarded a vehicle at the Apache Homelands Casino last month. The state contends the event was a Class...

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe delays casino debut

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe delays casino debut (December 8, 2008)

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe of Washington has delayed the opening of a new casino. The $4 million, 7,000 square-foot building was supposed to open by Christmas. But electrical problems have delayed its debut to mid- or late-January. The...

Seminole Tribe  still waiting to discuss compact

Seminole Tribe still waiting to discuss compact (December 8, 2008)

The Seminole Tribe has been unable to meet with Florida lawmakers about its Class III gaming compact due to scheduling conflicts, The Tampa Bay Tribune reports. The tribe thought it would talk with key lawmakers after the Thanksgiving break but...

Editorial: Resist more liquor at Connecticut casinos

Editorial: Resist more liquor at Connecticut casinos (December 8, 2008)

"Faced with a drop of as much as 9 percent in revenues this year, Connecticut’s two Indian casinos have come up with a bright idea: they want to serve alcohol 24 hours a day, which would require an exemption from...