Attorney's tribal client  opposes online poker

Attorney's tribal client opposes online poker (October 2, 2009)

Correction: The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is NOT currently a client of attorney Howard Dickstein. The original version of the post incorrectly referred to the tribe as a client. Attorney Howard Dickstein and one of his tribal clients oppose legislation...

Seneca Nation will expand temporary casino

Seneca Nation will expand temporary casino (October 2, 2009)

The Seneca Nation of New York announced an $8 million expansion of its temporary casino in downtown Buffalo. The tribe will add 6,500 square-feet and double the number of slot machines to the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino.The project is expected...

Mohegan Tribe targets Massachusetts casino

Mohegan Tribe targets Massachusetts casino (October 2, 2009)

The Mohegan Tribe isn't worried about losing business in Connecticut as it pursues a commercial gaming facility in Massachusetts. The tribe wants to open a casino in Palmer, in the western part of Massachusetts. The plan depends on approval of...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe eyes casino deal

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe eyes casino deal (October 2, 2009)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is working to resolve a casino deal with their investors, Vice Chairman Aaron Tobey said. The tribe entered into a deal with developers Sol Kerzner and Len Wolman, who built a casino for the...

Court orders new trial in  Pauma gaming case

Court orders new trial in Pauma gaming case (October 2, 2009)

An appeals court in California threw out a jury verdict and ordered a new trial in a case between the Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians and Harrah's Entertainment. The tribe was negotiating a casino deal with Caesars Entertainment when Harrah's...

California agency to issue more slot licenses

California agency to issue more slot licenses (October 2, 2009)

The California Gambling Control Commission has been ordered to issue licenses for up to 10,549 slot machines as part of a tribal compact lawsuit. Tribes will have to pay $1,250 for each slot license. The San Pasqual Band of Mission...