The Shinnecock Nation of New York is on the path to federal recognition and it looks like a casino won't be far behind. The tribe has partnered with a group called Gateway Casino Resorts to lobby state officials, members of...

A Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe is once again on the agenda for the Florida Legislature this year. The tribe and Gov. Charlie Crist (R) signed the deal to cover slot machines and tables games. The tribe...

"Under gaming compacts with the state, tribes must dole out 2 percent of net receipts from table games into a fund that addresses the local impacts of casino operations. They also must pass out 0.5 percent of net receipts after...

"The best thing about all the casinos surrounding us is that these gaming establishments put a lot of people to work. Money doesn't count itself — or does it? Money might count and stack itself but it doesn't transport itself,...

"When I read the California Tribal Business Alliance's recent commentary on Internet poker, I was reminded of a quote attributed to the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan: "Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their...