Mohegan Tribe denies rumors of casino layoffs

Mohegan Tribe denies rumors of casino layoffs (January 28, 2009)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut says it won't be laying off casino employees. A public relations manager at Mohegan Sun denied reports that 500 jobs were cut. She acknowledged some positions were not filled due to attrition. The casino saw...

Eastern Cherokees weigh sites for Class II casino

Eastern Cherokees weigh sites for Class II casino (January 28, 2009)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is considering sites for a Class II casino on its reservation in North Carolina. A feasibility study authorized three years ago is about 30 percent complete, a tribal council member said. Officials are looking...

Quechan Nation plans February 13 casino opening

Quechan Nation plans February 13 casino opening (January 28, 2009)

The Quechan Nation appears to have resolved its financial worries and will open a new casino on February 13. The tribe completed most of the work on the $214 million Quechan Casino Resort last fall but fell short amid...

Enterprise Rancheria continues push for casino

Enterprise Rancheria continues push for casino (January 28, 2009)

The Enterprise Rancheria, Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of California hopes to win approval of an off-reservation casino. The tribe says the 40-acre site is part of its aboriginal territory. But the Mooretown Rancheria and some local officials describe the project...