Miccosukee Tribe suing former attorney for per capita  advice

Miccosukee Tribe suing former attorney for per capita advice (November 30, 2011)

The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida is suing its former lawyer, claiming he provided bad advice on the taxation of gaming revenues. According to the lawsuit, Dexter Lehtinen, a former U.S. Attorney, assured the tribe that its members did not have...

City threatens to close Fond du Lac Band casino over  dispute

City threatens to close Fond du Lac Band casino over dispute (November 30, 2011)

The mayor of Duluth, Minnesota, says the city might close the casino owned by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. The tribe won a decision in federal court that said revenue sharing provisions of its agreement...

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe builds a  water facility   to serve  casino

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe builds a water facility to serve casino (November 30, 2011)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan is building its own water and wastewater treatment facility that will serve one its casinos. Construction began in July. The plant is expected to open in late 2012. The facility will serve the Saganing...

Plan  to expand Cherokee Nation casino put in holding pattern

Plan to expand Cherokee Nation casino put in holding pattern (November 30, 2011)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is still debating a casino expansion plan, a spokesperson said. During the administration of former chief Chad Smith, the tribe planned a new Cherokee Casino Tahlequah on a 17-acre site. The facility would replace...

Mescalero Apache Nation against Fort Sill Apache casino plan

Mescalero Apache Nation against Fort Sill Apache casino plan (November 30, 2011)

The Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma should not be allowed to open a casino in southern New Mexico, the Mescalero Apache Nation says. Ancestors of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe lived in New Mexico. But that doesn't mean their...

Editorial: Debate  consequences of Eastern Cherokee compact

Editorial: Debate consequences of Eastern Cherokee compact (November 30, 2011)

"Is this another step down a slippery slope or an isolated, one-of-a-kind aberration? We should know soon. Gov. Bev Perdue has negotiated a deal with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, allowing them to use live card dealers at their...