Osage Nation sends gaming employees to college

Osage Nation sends gaming employees to college (November 2, 2009)

The Osage Nation of Oklahoma is helping gaming employees go to college. Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino employees can pursue certifications from Tulsa Community College in hospitality, restaurant management and gaming operations/protection. The tribe pays up front for the classes....

Wisconsin tribes discuss potential for joint casino

Wisconsin tribes discuss potential for joint casino (November 2, 2009)

Three tribes might work together on a joint off-reservation casino in Beloit, Wisconsin. The St. Croix Chippewa Tribe and the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians have local support for the Beloit. casino. Now the Ho-Chunk Nation is...

County set to  back Guidiville Band casino project

County set to back Guidiville Band casino project (November 2, 2009)

The board of supervisors in Contra Costa County, California, is set drop its opposition to the casino sought by the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians in exchange for $12 million a year. Supervisor John Gioia has led opposition to the...

Editorial: Grandstanding on Seminole casino deal

Editorial: Grandstanding on Seminole casino deal (November 2, 2009)

"Florida House Speaker Larry Cretul's call for the federal government to fine or shut down games at the Seminole Indians' casinos is highly unorthodox and a bit of a grandstand play. In seeking federal intervention, he broke faith with the...