Mississippi Choctaws prepare  for Monday opening of new casino

Mississippi Choctaws prepare for Monday opening of new casino (December 16, 2010)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians opens the doors to the Bok Homa Casino on Monday morning. The tribe spent $18 million on the 27,000 square-foot facility. It's located in the Bogue Homa Community, away from the tribe's main...

Omaha Tribe hosts grand opening for casino   closed in June 2009

Omaha Tribe hosts grand opening for casino closed in June 2009 (December 16, 2010)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is back in the gaming business. The tribe shut down Casino Omaha in June 2009 amid regulatory concerns and the recession. But after hiring a new gaming executive and making some minor changes, the facility...

New York governor seeks arbitration for Seneca Nation compact

New York governor seeks arbitration for Seneca Nation compact (December 16, 2010)

Outgoing New York Gov. David Paterson (D) says talks with the Seneca Nation have hit an impasse. Under its Class III gaming compact, the tribe agreed to share 25 percent of slot machine revenues with the state. But the tribe...

Opinion: Off-reservation casino will revitalize Catskills economy

Opinion: Off-reservation casino will revitalize Catskills economy (December 16, 2010)

"What are they afraid of? That is what one seriously has to wonder judging from all the outlandish criticism Governor David Paterson is getting since he signed a land settlement claim with the Stockbridge Munsee’s. Everyone knew the Stockbridge Munsee’s...