Chiefs oust Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority board chair

Chiefs oust Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority board chair (October 6, 2011)

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations voted 32-0 to fire Kirk Goodtrack as chair of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. Goodtrack has been at the center of controversy. He says he was ousted for seeking to cut spending at...

Seminole Tribe set to open $150M  casino expansion in January

Seminole Tribe set to open $150M casino expansion in January (October 6, 2011)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is on track to open a $150 million expansion of the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in January 2012. The new facility will offer 120,000 square-feet of gaming space, up from the existing 39,000 square-feet....

Opinion: Chumash Tribe benefits the community with its casino

Opinion: Chumash Tribe benefits the community with its casino (October 6, 2011)

"The Chumash are the biggest donors to charities in Santa Barbara County in general and the Valley in particular. Earlier this year, the Chumash Foundation announced $148,000 in grants to a variety of nonprofits. Since forming their own foundation six...

Editorial: Too soon to bet on  off-reservation casino in Michigan

Editorial: Too soon to bet on off-reservation casino in Michigan (October 6, 2011)

"Recent speculation aside, a casino coming to Lansing is, at this point, a remote possibility at best. Still, the community should have a chance to consider a casino as a possible means of economic development and tax revenue. Under current...