Union holds another election to organize at Mashantucket   casino

Union holds another election to organize at Mashantucket casino (September 30, 2010)

A labor union is making another bid to organize at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The International Union of Operating Engineers failed to organize under tribal law and federal law in two prior votes....

City wants consent over Tohono O'odham  off-reservation casino

City wants consent over Tohono O'odham off-reservation casino (September 30, 2010)

The city of Glendale, Arizona, says the state should have veto authority over the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino. The tribe acquired the land for the West Valley Resort through an act of Congress. But a lawsuit from the city...

First Nations in Manitoba to start construction  on   gaming facility

First Nations in Manitoba to start construction on gaming facility (September 30, 2010)

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is hosting a groundbreaking on a new First Nations casino that is reportedly being financed by a U.S. tribe. The $40 million Spirit Sands Casino will be owned by all First Nations in the province....

Navajo Nation seeks off-reservation land transfer for  new    casino

Navajo Nation seeks off-reservation land transfer for new casino (September 30, 2010)

The Navajo Nation is seeking off-reservation land for a casino in Arizona. Under the Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act, the tribe can acquire federal and private land off the reservation as long as it meets certain conditions. That would presumably make the...

Shinnecock Nation pitches gaming as a boost to  area's economy

Shinnecock Nation pitches gaming as a boost to area's economy (September 30, 2010)

The Shinnecock Nation will restore the economy on Long Island, tribal gaming officials said on Wednesday. The five-member Shinnecock Gaming Authority outlined plans for up to three casinos. One would be close to New York City, another would be in...

Revenues at tribal casinos in Arizona fell 15 percent in past year

Revenues at tribal casinos in Arizona fell 15 percent in past year (September 30, 2010)

Revenues at tribal casinos fell 15 percent in the last year, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming. Tribes took in nearly $1.7 billion in fiscal year 2009. That's down from nearly $2 billion in 2008 and $1.9 billion in...