NACO: Gaming helping tribes reach out to other governments

NACO: Gaming helping tribes reach out to other governments (June 22, 2011)

'The Queen of Hearts turned out to be a lucky card for the Snohomish County, Wash. Sheriff’s Office when it recently led to an arrest in a 1979 homicide case. Someone recognized a picture of Susan Schwarz, the victim, on...

Sycuan Band expects to complete $27M casino upgrade in fall

Sycuan Band expects to complete $27M casino upgrade in fall (June 22, 2011)

The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is spending $27 million to upgrade its casino. Work at the Sycuan Casino started late last year, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The tribe expects to finish the new look by the fall,...

Spokane Tribe promises millions from off-reservation casino

Spokane Tribe promises millions from off-reservation casino (June 22, 2011)

The Spokane Tribe says its off-reservation casino will generate millions for the city of Airway Heights and Spokane County in Washington. The tribe will pay $600,000 in the first year of operation. Every year, the amount will increase by $100,000....

Opinion: Tribes hearing good news on   off-reservation gaming

Opinion: Tribes hearing good news on off-reservation gaming (June 22, 2011)

"Good news for the nation's casino-developing Indian tribes. President Obama has thrown out a directive from former President George W. Bush that crippled off-reservation casino development. Not so-good news: Financing for new casino construction remains difficult to obtain, at the...

Former manager of Picayune Rancheria  convicted of stealing

Former manager of Picayune Rancheria convicted of stealing (June 22, 2011)

Jeff Livingston, the former general manager of the casino owned by the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California, was found guilty of stealing from the tribe. Livingston, 51, was convicted on six counts of mail fraud and three...

Jemez Pueblo optimistic for off-reservation gaming proposal

Jemez Pueblo optimistic for off-reservation gaming proposal (June 22, 2011)

Leaders of Jemez Pueblo promoted their off-reservation casino project at public forum in Anthony, New Mexico. The tribe wants to build a casino near Anthony, about 300 miles from the reservation. "We will bring everything and pay our own way....