Oklahoma  sees incredible growth in tribal gaming industry

Oklahoma sees incredible growth in tribal gaming industry (February 22, 2012)

The Indian gaming industry in Oklahoma has grown from bingo halls to Class II-only facilities and now the state is home to more casinos than any other in the U.S. The Muscogee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee...

Jobs an issue for  Soo Tribe off-reservation casino debate

Jobs an issue for Soo Tribe off-reservation casino debate (February 22, 2012)

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is promising to generate 2,200 jobs for its off-reservation casino in Lansing, Michigan. The tribe plans to hire about 700 temporary construction workers. Another 1,500 would be permanent jobs at the Kewadin...

San Pasqual Band sued Viejas Band over casino campaign

San Pasqual Band sued Viejas Band over casino campaign (February 22, 2012)

The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians sued the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians last year over a casino ad campaign, UT San Diego reports. The San Pasqual Band offers an all-you-can-eat lobster buffet at the Valley View Casino. The...

Opponents of Kialegee casino  praise agreement with city

Opponents of Kialegee casino praise agreement with city (February 22, 2012)

Opponents of the Kialegee Tribal Town casino are praising an agreement adopted by the city council in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The city has agreed not to enter into any type of arrangement with the tribe until legal issues have been...

Rumors of a  tribal casino  prompt interest in bill in Georgia

Rumors of a tribal casino prompt interest in bill in Georgia (February 22, 2012)

Lawmakers in Georgia are still concerned about the possibility of a tribal casino in their state. Last year, the Kialegee Tribal Town of Oklahoma was said to be interested in Georgia. That prompted Sen. William Ligon (R) to write a...

Catawba Nation delays plans for casino on the reservation

Catawba Nation delays plans for casino on the reservation (February 22, 2012)

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina is delaying plans for a casino on its reservation, The Rock Hill Herald reports. The tribe said it was ready to open a gaming facility as early as this week. But the tribe has...