Mississippi Choctaws discuss Class II facility with local officials

Mississippi Choctaws discuss Class II facility with local officials (July 13, 2010)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is stepping up plans for a Class II facility away from the main reservation. Tribal representatives met with officials in Jones County on Monday to potential impacts of the casino. Traffic to the rural...

Turtle Mountain  tribal members  hope to develop Class II facility

Turtle Mountain tribal members hope to develop Class II facility (July 13, 2010)

Members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians who live in a community away from the main reservation hope to develop a Class II facility in order to fund critical programs. The Trenton Indian Service Area is responsible for...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe adds new site to land-into-trust bid

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe adds new site to land-into-trust bid (July 13, 2010)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will amend its pending land-into-trust application to include a new gaming site, The Brockton Enterprise reports. The tribe filed the application in August 2007. It proposed 540 acres in the town of Middleboro for...

Mashantucket Tribe drops per capita payments amid debt talks

Mashantucket Tribe drops per capita payments amid debt talks (July 13, 2010)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut continues to negotiate an estimated $1.3 billion in debt and a decision to eliminate per capita payments could help address lenders' concerns. The tribe's $700 million revolving credit is due today. Sources told...

Opinion: Why not take a chance and expand gaming   in Florida?

Opinion: Why not take a chance and expand gaming in Florida? (July 13, 2010)

"Florida's sagging economy needs a game-changer. Why not roll the dice and legalize land-based casino gambling? It won't be a panacea, but it can pump some revenue into an economy in need of a boost. Florida enjoyed seemingly never-ending prosperity...