Connecticut tribes report another drop in slot machine revenues

Connecticut tribes report another drop in slot machine revenues (September 15, 2010)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported another decline in their slot machine revenues. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a 6.3 percent drop for the month of August. The Mohegan Tribe saw a 2.8 percent drop. Both tribes have seen...

Contract awarded for first non-Indian casino in New York City

Contract awarded for first non-Indian casino in New York City (September 15, 2010)

A Malaysian company with ties to tribes will operate the first casino in New York City under a contract approved by the state. Genting will turn the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens into a casino with up to 4,525 video slot...

Non-Indian businesses in Minnesota make push for video slots

Non-Indian businesses in Minnesota make push for video slots (September 15, 2010)

Non-Indian bars and restaurants want to add video slot machines to their establishments in a move they say will help the state's budget crunch. A group called Profit Minnesota says video slots at 3,200 bars and restaurants can generate $1.1...

Nevada county blames tribal gaming for 42 percent drop in revenue

Nevada county blames tribal gaming for 42 percent drop in revenue (September 15, 2010)

Indian gaming is to blame for a 42 percent drop in revenues over the past two years, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The non-Indian casinos in the Douglas County have seen a steady drop in business. The...

Mohegan Tribe eliminates hundreds of positions  from its casino

Mohegan Tribe eliminates hundreds of positions from its casino (September 15, 2010)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is laying off casino employees for the first time in its history. The tribe is reducing the workforce at Mohegan Sun by 5 percent. A total of 475 positions are being eliminated but some of...