Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association wraps up annual convention

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association wraps up annual convention (September 8, 2010)

About 1,500 people attended the 16th annual Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association conference and trade show last month. OIGA Chairman David Qualls said the conference highlighted the impact of Indian gaming in the state. According to reports, tribes took in $2.9...

Law Article: The Obama administration and off-reservation gaming

Law Article: The Obama administration and off-reservation gaming (September 8, 2010)

"EARLIER THIS SUMMER, the U.S. Department of the Interior released a June 18, 2010 memorandum from Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk detailing the Department’s approach to Indian gaming.1 Though the Secretary’s memorandum...

Wyandotte Nation adds to land for off-reservation casino in Kansas

Wyandotte Nation adds to land for off-reservation casino in Kansas (September 8, 2010)

The Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma purchased more land for its proposed off-reservation casino in Kansas. The tribe now owns about 17 acres in Park City, near Wichita. Most of the land was purchased with funds that were authorized by an...

Oregon governor supports  off-reservation casino for Warm Springs

Oregon governor supports off-reservation casino for Warm Springs (September 8, 2010)

Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) says he will approve an off-reservation casino for the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation. Kulongoski's support is required under the two-part determination section of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Approval is also required...