Coeur d'Alene  Tribe  set for debut of latest casino  expansion

Coeur d'Alene Tribe set for debut of latest casino expansion (March 30, 2011)

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho is getting ready to unveil the latest expansion of its casino. The tribe spent $85 million to add 98 hotel rooms, more casino space, two restaurants and a spa to the Coeur d’Alene Casino....

Bay Mills Indian Community closes its off-reservation casino

Bay Mills Indian Community closes its off-reservation casino (March 30, 2011)

The Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan shut down its off-reservation casino on Tuesday after a federal judge said it was operating illegally. The tribe opened the casino in Vanderbilt last November. It drew immediate controversy because the tribe acknowledged...

Bill to expand non-Indian gaming in Florida considered dead

Bill to expand non-Indian gaming in Florida considered dead (March 30, 2011)

A bill to expand non-Indian gaming in Florida is being declared dead. State Sen. Dennis Jones (R) wanted to authorize up to five casino resorts. But the measure came under opposition from the Seminole Tribe and non-Indian race tracks that...

Tribes jump into debate over legalization of casinos in Texas

Tribes jump into debate over legalization of casinos in Texas (March 30, 2011)

Lawmakers in Texas are once again considering bills to expand gaming and legalize casinos. One of the 17 proposals up for debate calls for three tribal casinos, two on the Gulf and three in urban areas. It would also legalize...