Bay Mills Indian Community rejects speculation over casino bid

Bay Mills Indian Community rejects speculation over casino bid (October 25, 2010)

The Bay Mills Indian Community doesn't plan on building an off-reservation casino in Vanderbilt, Michigan, even as some people say they would welcome the development. The tribe recently purchased more than 45 acres next to a major interstate. Chairman Jeff...

Communities in California to get $30M in tribal casino revenues

Communities in California to get $30M in tribal casino revenues (October 25, 2010)

Communities in California are looking forward to receiving their share of $30 million in tribal gaming revenues. The money comes from the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund. Tribes that signed Class III compacts in 1999 pay into the fund. "It's...

Alabama governor aims to close Poarch Creek Class II facilities

Alabama governor aims to close Poarch Creek Class II facilities (October 25, 2010)

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley (R) says the Poarch Band of Creek Indians can't offer electronic Class II machines. Riley started a task force that closed down all of the non-Indian gaming facilities in the state. Now he's going after the...

Editorial: Keep lawmaker away from off-reservation casino suit

Editorial: Keep lawmaker away from off-reservation casino suit (October 25, 2010)

"There are a lot of people with a real stake in the Interior Department's decision to approve new tribal trust land in the middle of Glendale, which opens the door to a huge, new casino-resort there. The Gila River Indian...