BIA threatens to cancel lease for Fond du Lac Band casino

BIA threatens to cancel lease for Fond du Lac Band casino (March 28, 2012)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is threatening to cancel a lease affecting the off-reservation casino owned by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in Minnesota. The lease is part of an arrangement in which the tribe...

Seneca Nation scales back plans for off-reservation casino

Seneca Nation scales back plans for off-reservation casino (March 28, 2012)

The Seneca Nation announced plans for a $130 million permanent casino in Buffalo, New York. The 45,000 square-foot Buffalo Creek Casino will feature 800 slot machines, 16 gaming tables, and a 715-car garage. The tribe expects to complete the facility...

Blog: NFL owners weigh new rules on casino ads at games

Blog: NFL owners weigh new rules on casino ads at games (March 28, 2012)

"NFL owners still meeting in Florida may consider a relaxation of the league’s anti-gambling rules to permit advertisements for casinos in stadiums. Dan Kaplan of SportsBusiness Journal reported earlier this week that a vote could indeed be taken this week....

Eastern Cherokees still working on a new gaming compact

Eastern Cherokees still working on a new gaming compact (March 28, 2012)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina still hopes to gain legislative approval for a new Class III gaming compact. The tribe signed a deal with Gov. Bev Perdue (D) last year. But changes are being made to...

Viejas Band debuts a new bingo hall as part of expansion

Viejas Band debuts a new bingo hall as part of expansion (March 28, 2012)

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians in California debuted a new bingo hall at its casino. The tribe's first bingo hall opened at the Ma Tar Awa RV Park in 1977. Bingo games eventually moved into a building at...

City sets vote on Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe's casino bid

City sets vote on Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe's casino bid (March 28, 2012)

Residents of Freetown, Massachusetts, will vote May 29 on proposed casino for the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe. The tribe hasn't offered details but will reveal the proposed site to town leaders this Thursday. The tribe is also doing the same for...