New York liquor board considers alcohol at Oneida casino

New York liquor board considers alcohol at Oneida casino (April 28, 2010)

The New York State Liquor Authority is considering a liquor sales arrangement at the Oneida Nation casino. The tribe entered into a partnership with the owners of the Beeches Restaurant. The tribe will lease space at the Turning Stone Resort...

Letter: Don't force wealthy tribes to share casino revenue

Letter: Don't force wealthy tribes to share casino revenue (April 28, 2010)

"The April 21 column “Supreme Court folds on gambling” stated that the Supreme Court’s denial of a writ of certiorari in Wolfchild et al. v. United States added another sad chapter in the relationship between the government and American Indian...

Meskwaki Tribe opposes proposed  casino in home county

Meskwaki Tribe opposes proposed casino in home county (April 28, 2010)

The Meskwaki Tribe is opposing a state license for a casino in Tama County. The tribe operates the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel and is the largest employer in the county. Signature Management is proposing a casino just a few miles...

Michigan smoking ban won't affect Indian, Detroit casinos

Michigan smoking ban won't affect Indian, Detroit casinos (April 28, 2010)

On May 1, smoking will be banned at bars, restaurant, hotels and other businesses serving food or beverages in Michigan but tribal casinos and state-licensed casinos won't be affected. The state lacks jurisdiction in Indian Country so it can't enforce...

County leader proposes casino site for Shinnecock Nation

County leader proposes casino site for Shinnecock Nation (April 28, 2010)

The Shinnecock Nation is considering another potential gaming site. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano wants the tribe to build a casino next to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. He stressed that talks are in the early stages. The tribe, due...