Another Democrat signs onto anti-Tohono O'odham casino bill

Another Democrat signs onto anti-Tohono O'odham casino bill (May 6, 2013)

Artist's rendering of the proposed West Valley Resort. Image from Tohono O'odham Nation. Another Democrat has signed onto H.R.1410, a bill that would prevent the Tohono O'odham Nation from opening an off-reservation casino in Arizona. The addition of Rep. Ed...

Expansion of gaming doesn't  lead to more   treatment  funding

Expansion of gaming doesn't lead to more treatment funding (May 6, 2013)

Gaming options are increasing in the East but that doesn't always translate to more funding for problem gambling programs. Based on figures in an Associated Press article, Pennsylvania appears to provide the most for treatment programs. The state has put...

Protesters set  for hearing for incident at Poarch Creek casino

Protesters set for hearing for incident at Poarch Creek casino (May 6, 2013)

The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. Photo © Poarch Band of Creek Indians. A judge in Alabama will hold a hearing next week to consider trespass charges against four men who staged a protest at the casino...

Dry Creek Rancheria provides $400K for casino road projects

Dry Creek Rancheria provides $400K for casino road projects (May 6, 2013)

The Dry Creek Rancheria of California is using $400,000 in Indian Reservation Roads funding for casino-related projects. The tribe will use $200,000 to repave a road and $150,000 to pay for engineering and environmental studies for a bridge upgrade project....

Pinoleville Pomo Nation outlines plans for casino development

Pinoleville Pomo Nation outlines plans for casino development (May 6, 2013)

The Pinoleville Pomo Nation of California appears to be making progress on its casino plan. The tribe signed a Class III gaming compact with Gov. Jerry Brown (D) in August 2011. As part of the agreement, the tribe has to...