Gun Lake Tribe holds topping out ceremony for casino

Gun Lake Tribe holds topping out ceremony for casino (February 4, 2010)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, held a topping out ceremony for the $157 million Gun Lake Casino last week. The tribe began work on the 83,000-square-foot facility last fall. Construction is...

Mashantucket Tribe wins   casino employment dispute

Mashantucket Tribe wins casino employment dispute (February 4, 2010)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut did not break a contract by failing to promote an employee at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, a tribal judge said. Kelly Reising participated in the Succession Training Program at the casino. She cited...

Mashpee  Wampanoag Tribe said to claim gaming site

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe said to claim gaming site (February 4, 2010)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is said to have identified a new site for a casino in Massachusetts but a state-recognized tribe is raising objections. According to leaders of the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe, the Mashpees are looking at 100 acres in...

Gaming legislation in Massachusetts  back on agenda

Gaming legislation in Massachusetts back on agenda (February 4, 2010)

Legislation to authorize commercial gaming in Massachusetts appears to be gaining steam in light of high unemployment and the recession, The Boston Globe reports. Gov. Deval Patrick (D) has been pushing the idea for years. Lawmakers rejected his proposal in...

Wintun Nation connects  to gamblers through Internet

Wintun Nation connects to gamblers through Internet (February 4, 2010)

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation of California is utilizing social networking sites to connect with gamblers. The Cache Creek Casino Resort has accounts on Facebook and Twitter. The facility is also testing out a mobile phone system aimed at helping...

Poarch Creek casino celebrates one year anniversary

Poarch Creek casino celebrates one year anniversary (February 4, 2010)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama says the first year of business at the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel has been good. "We have seen growth in our operations despite the downturn in the economy. I attribute...