Appeals court rejects lawsuit over Graton Rancheria casino

Appeals court rejects lawsuit over Graton Rancheria casino (June 7, 2010)

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit that was aimed at stopping the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria from opening a casino in California. In an unpublished opinion, the court said a group called Stop the Casino 101...

Column: Malaysian firm  with tribal links  under investigation

Column: Malaysian firm with tribal links under investigation (June 7, 2010)

"The state Racing & Wagering Board is investigating key officials with the huge Malaysian company that has jumped into the competition to build and operate a racino at Aqueduct Raceway. The six-month probe came about after the former chief executive...

Letter: Little River off-reservation casino good for economy

Letter: Little River off-reservation casino good for economy (June 7, 2010)

"Once again and for reasons well beyond my level of comprehension, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians’ casino projected for Fruitport is experiencing resistance. Some I can understand. Other casinos certainly do not want the competition. This makes sense....

Opinion: Learning  lessons from tribal casinos in Connecticut

Opinion: Learning lessons from tribal casinos in Connecticut (June 7, 2010)

"In case you haven't heard of it, Warren is a small town just off the Mass. Pike in central Massachusetts. Like Milford, Warren is being considered as a resort casino site. In early May, the Casino Study Committee held an...

Opinion: Taking a huge gamble on gaming in Massachusetts

Opinion: Taking a huge gamble on gaming in Massachusetts (June 7, 2010)

"Wednesday's tortured, tortuous, amateurish quasi-release of the Senate gambling proposal ultimately contained few surprises - regional lines for three facilities, including one tribal, no provisions for slot machines, lots of talk about government oversight. A casual or even close observer...

Editorial: Oklahoma tribes share casino revenues  with state

Editorial: Oklahoma tribes share casino revenues with state (June 7, 2010)

"The 30 Oklahoma Indian tribes engaged in gaming have contributed more than $107 million to the state treasury this fiscal year — almost twice the amount expected — which is good news for the state, needless to say. State Treasurer...