Poarch Creeks question attempts to impose local taxes on casinos

Poarch Creeks question attempts to impose local taxes on casinos (July 9, 2012)

Gaming has been good to the Poarch Creek Band of Indians and officials in Escambia County, Alabama, want a piece of the action. The county isn't seeking a share of casino revenues though. Instead, officials say the tribe must pay...

BIA allows Class III compact for Graton Rancheria to go into effect

BIA allows Class III compact for Graton Rancheria to go into effect (July 9, 2012)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California has been cleared to conduct Class III gaming. The Bureau of Indian Affairs allowed the tribe's compact to go into effect. It was the last major hurdle for the tribe, whose casino...

Opinion: Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe eyes off-reservation casino

Opinion: Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe eyes off-reservation casino (July 9, 2012)

"We have entered a new phase of legal gambling in South Dakota. This summer, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is pursuing a casino in Sioux Falls, by openly dangling the promise of millions of dollars for local and state governments....

Editorial: Good compromise on Grand Traverse Band gaming funds

Editorial: Good compromise on Grand Traverse Band gaming funds (July 9, 2012)

"The Grand Traverse County board's decision to continue acting as a conduit for gambling revenue grants from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians may cause more work for the county. But the compromise is also recognition that...