Cocopah  Tribe shares  casino  revenues with community

Cocopah Tribe shares casino revenues with community (March 5, 2010)

The Cocopah Tribe shared $21,252 in gaming revenues with two communities in Arizona. The tribe gave the money to the city of Somerton and the town of Wellton. The tribe said the donation was the biggest of the year. The...

United Auburn Indian Community   adds 600 casino jobs

United Auburn Indian Community adds 600 casino jobs (March 5, 2010)

The United Auburn Indian Community of California is adding 600 jobs at the Thunder Valley Casino and Resort. The tribe is finishing work on an expansion project at the casino. About 200 jobs people will be hired at a...

Massachusetts lawmaker proposes limited gaming plan

Massachusetts lawmaker proposes limited gaming plan (March 5, 2010)

Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo (D) said he will propose legislation to legalize two commercial casinos and authorize "a limited number" of slot machines at four racetracks. The proposal differs from one previously advanced by Gov. Deval Patrick (D). He...

First Nations in Saskatchewan plan   Hard Rock complex

First Nations in Saskatchewan plan Hard Rock complex (March 5, 2010)

A group of 10 First Nations in Saskatchewan say they will build a Hard Rock casino complex in downtown Regina if the province agrees to sell two casinos. The Independent First Nations of Saskatchewan are working with the Seminole Tribe...

Editorial: Seminole casino deal makes sense for Florida

Editorial: Seminole casino deal makes sense for Florida (March 5, 2010)

"The Legislature and the Seminole Indian Tribe appear close to striking a deal to finally give Florida a portion of the proceeds from blackjack and other table games added to the Seminoles' casinos nearly two years ago. The pragmatic negotiations...