Vote sought on  Eastern Cherokee casino liquor

Vote sought on Eastern Cherokee casino liquor (December 17, 2008)

Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are pushing for a vote on liquor sales at the tribe's casino in North Carolina. The tribal council authorized a referendum to sell liquor at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. But Chief Michell Hicks...

Large crowds expected at Shingle Springs casino

Large crowds expected at Shingle Springs casino (December 17, 2008)

Large crowds are expected this evening as the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians opens its first casino in northern California. The 278,000 square-foot Red Hawk Casino is located off a major highway. The tribe anticipates 10,000 car trips...

San Manuel Band promotes casino at major venue

San Manuel Band promotes casino at major venue (December 17, 2008)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will be promoting its casino at a major venue in southern California: the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The tribe signed a five-year contract to place advertising for the San Manuel Indian Bingo...

Casino foes attack Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Casino foes attack Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (December 17, 2008)

An anti-gaming group in Massachusetts is seeking an investigation into the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe after its former chairman pleaded guilty. Casino Free Mass says attorney general Martha Coakley should look into the tribe's federal recognition and its finances. "Clearly, the...

Racetracks want same games at Seminole Tribe

Racetracks want same games at Seminole Tribe (December 17, 2008)

Non-Indian racetracks in Florida say they should be allowed to offer card games just like the Seminole Tribe -- and they want to pay the same "tax" rate as the tribe. The tracks already offer slot machines, which led to...