Menominee  Nation takes on more costs for casino

Menominee Nation takes on more costs for casino (May 28, 2009)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin has taken on more costs associated with its proposed off-reservation casino. The tribe is paying the options to purchase Dairyland Greyhound Park, the site of the proposed casino in Kenosha. The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut...

Thousands seek jobs at Nottawaseppi    casino

Thousands seek jobs at Nottawaseppi casino (May 28, 2009)

More than 28,000 people applied for 1,500 full- and part-time jobs at the Michigan casino being opened by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians. About 2,000 applicants sought jobs at card dealers. Of those, only 300 were accepted...

Mechoopda  Chair: County wrong on casino plans

Mechoopda Chair: County wrong on casino plans (May 28, 2009)

"As the chairman of the Mechoopda Tribe, I have made it my highest priority to ensure that our tribe conducts itself with honor and integrity. However, as events continue to unfold concerning the development of our proposed casino on...

Column: Shingle Springs casino great for families

Column: Shingle Springs casino great for families (May 28, 2009)

"It's fancy. It's schmancy. And Red Hawk Casino in Placerville (El Dorado County) is the newest gambling establishment in Northern California. Considering the facility is the first in the state to offer on-site day care for kids up to...

Shinnecock Nation ready to negotiate with state

Shinnecock Nation ready to negotiate with state (May 28, 2009)

With federal recognition on the horizon, the Shinnecock Nation is ready to negotiate with the state of New York over gaming rights. The tribe makes no secret about its desire for a casino. A number of options are being considered,...

Column: Inconsistency in Florida gambling age

Column: Inconsistency in Florida gambling age (May 28, 2009)

"Can you imagine if Florida had two drinking ages -- 18 for beer and wine, 21 for hard liquor? Or if there were two voting ages -- 18 for local and state races, 21 for federal offices like president?...