Another lawsuit challenges Buena Vista casino plans

Another lawsuit challenges Buena Vista casino plans (February 16, 2010)

The Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California is facing another lawsuit over its casino plans. The tribe was restored to federal recognition in 1983. But a group called Friends of Amador County says the tribe isn't legitimate and...

Mashantucket casino raises offset by  a cut elsewhere

Mashantucket casino raises offset by a cut elsewhere (February 16, 2010)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut gave casino employees their first raise in two years but offset the increase by spending contributions to 401(k) retirement accounts. The 2.5 percent went to non-union employees of Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM...

Paskenta Chair: Internet poker breaks tribal compact

Paskenta Chair: Internet poker breaks tribal compact (February 16, 2010)

"California's economic woes are undisputed. But dire fiscal times do not justify dishonorable deeds and the breaking of commitments. This state, its governor and this Legislature have entered into tribal-state gaming compacts with 66 California tribal governments. Each compact...

Seminole casino robbery suspect found dead  in home

Seminole casino robbery suspect found dead in home (February 16, 2010)

A man who was suspected of robbing a casino owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida was found dead on Monday after a standoff with police. The man reportedly barricaded himself in a home for five hours before gunshots were...

Eastern Cherokees bet on $633M expansion at casino

Eastern Cherokees bet on $633M expansion at casino (February 16, 2010)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians hope the economy will improve in time for the opening of a $633 million expansion of the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel in North Carolina. The tribe will double the size of the...