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Tribes in Connecticut report another decline in slot machine win (12/15)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported declines in their slot machine "win" for the month of November. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation reported a 7.8 percent decline from November 2009. The Mohegan Tribe saw a...

Mashantucket Tribe signs deal for exclusive ads to promote casino (12/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut signed a deal to serve as the exclusive advertiser during the final five minutes of basketball and hockey games at Madison Square Garden in New York City....

Mashantucket Tribe to fight decision on union election at casino (11/19)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will continue to fight the imposition of federal labor law on the reservation. Engineering employees at Foxwoods Resort Casino recently voted to join the International Union of Operating...

Mohegan Tribe's gaming authority hires financial advisory firm (11/17)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has hired Blackstone Advisory Partners, an investment and financial advisory firm. The tribe's gaming authority is using Blackstone for "strategic planning and analysis in connection with its business and financial...

Mohegan Tribe's gaming authority hires financial advisory firm (11/17)

Connecticut tribes report some growth in slot machine revenues (11/16)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes appear to be slowly recovering from their lengthy slump in gaming revenues. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation reported $57.2 million in slot machine revenue for October. That's up from 2...

Mashantucket Tribe vows big changes with new casino executive (11/12)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has hired a "turnaround artist" as its new gaming executive. Scott Butera will serve as president and chief executive officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino. He's helped two gaming...

Mashantucket Tribe to develop Internet gambling site for Europe (11/05)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has entered the online gaming industry. The tribe's Foxwoods Development Co. will develop an Internet gaming site in Europe in partnership with another company. "We're going to pursue...

Harrah's Entertainment signs agreement to take on casino plan (10/26)

Harrah's Entertainment has signed an agreement to take over a casino project from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The tribe planned to finance the Foxwoods Casino Philadephia. But the project has faltered amid...

Connecticut tribes see ups and downs in slot machine revenue (10/15)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported slot machine revenues for the month of September 2010. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a 2.1 percent increase in the slot win at Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM...

Editorial: Pull the plug on Mashantucket casino in Philadelphia (10/05)

"How many more rolls of the dice is the state going to give the long-stalled Foxwoods Casino project? It has been four years since the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board awarded a license to Foxwoods. At...

Union succeeds with third attempt to organize at Pequot casino (10/01)

A labor union was successful in its third attempt to organize at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. Engineering employees at Foxwoods Resort Casino under voted 139 to 103 to...

Union holds another election to organize at Mashantucket casino (09/30)

A labor union is making another bid to organize at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The International Union of Operating Engineers failed to organize under tribal law and federal...

Mashantucket Tribe paid out $6M during gaming promotion event (09/28)

A promotion by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut resulted in a $6 million payout to frequent customers, The Boston Herald reported. The Foxwoods Resort Casino allowed holders of the "Dream Card" to redeem...

Editorial: Even more doubts facing Cowlitz Tribe's casino proposal (09/24)

"While the federal government continues its lengthy process to determine if the Cowlitz Tribe may build a mega-casino near La Center, the growing question is whether the tribe will ever find the money to do...

NLRB continues hearing of union election at Mashantucket casino (09/24)

The National Labor Relations Board continued a second day of a hearing into a labor dispute at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The tribe is contesting the July 31...

NLRB hears dispute over union election at Mashantucket casino (09/23)

The National Labor Relations Board held a hearing into a labor dispute at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The tribe says the United Food and Commercial Workers made inflammatory...

Cowlitz Tribe confident of Mohegan Tribe's backing for casino bid (09/23)

The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington isn't worried about economic problems facing its gaming partner, the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. �They are still committed to our project,� Cowlitz spoksperson Phil Harju told The Columbian. �And we�re...

New England gaming summit focuses on recession, competition (09/22)

The recession and competition were hot topics at the first ever New England Gaming Summit on Tuesday. Connecticut's two tribal casinos have taken a big hit in the last two years. Meanwhile, gaming options are...

Blog: Critic sees more problems ahead for Mashantucket gaming (09/21)

"Jeff Benedict, Connecticut's longtime casino nemesis, returned to his home state Tuesday with a warning about where tribal gambling is headed. "There is going to be a lot damage,'' Benedict, author of the Without Reservation,...

First ever New England Gaming Summit kicks off in Connecticut (09/20)

The first ever New England Gaming Summit begins today in Connecticut. The Mohegan Tribe is hosting the event at Mohegan Sun . CEO Mitchell Etess is scheduled to give a keynote tomorrow, a week after...

Mohegan Tribe not anticipating more employee layoffs at casino (09/20)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut doesn't plan on laying off more employees at Mohegan Sun, the casino's top executive said. The tribe reduced the workforce at the casino by 5 percent, resulting in a net...

Mashantucket Tribe negotiates to restructure $2B in gaming debt (09/17)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut could be near a deal to restructure $2 billion in gaming debt, The Wall Street Journal reports. The tribe's lenders offered a "middle ground" last week, the Journal...

Connecticut tribes report another drop in slot machine revenues (09/15)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported another decline in their slot machine revenues. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a 6.3 percent drop for the month of August. The Mohegan Tribe saw a 2.8 percent...

Mohegan Tribe eliminates hundreds of positions from its casino (09/15)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is laying off casino employees for the first time in its history. The tribe is reducing the workforce at Mohegan Sun by 5 percent. A total of 475 positions are...

Mohegan Tribe reportedly lays off hundreds of casino employees (09/14)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will host a press conference this afternoon amid reports of casino layoffs. The New London Day and The Norwich Bulletin said hundreds were laid off at the Mohegan Sun casino....

First New England Gaming Summit next week at Mohegan casino (09/14)

The first-ever New England Gaming Summit takes place next week. The Mohegan Tribe is hosting the event at the Mohegan Sun casino. Keynote speakers include Rodney Butler, the chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation,...

Mohegan Tribe makes economic impact with Pennsylvania casino (09/07)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut opened a gaming facility in Pennsylvania in 2006 and local businesses say it has had a positive effect on the economy. The Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs has about 2,500...

Connecticut tribes hope for a big Labor Day weekend at casinos (09/02)

It's been a rough couple of years for Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes but they are looking forward to a big Labor Day weekend at their casinos. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan...

Mohegan Tribe negotiates to buy land for Massachusetts casino (09/01)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is in negotiations to buy the site of a proposed casino in Massachusetts. The tribe is currently leasing 150 acres in Palmer, in the western part of the state. The...

Mashantucket Tribe implements policies friendly to LGBT employees (08/27)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is doing its part to make its casinos friendly to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) employees. The tribe has implemented an equal employment policy for LGBT workers...

Mohegan Tribe reiterates commitment to Massachusetts gaming (08/25)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut remains committed to pursuing a casino in Massachusetts, a top executive said. The tribe wants to build the Mohegan Sun Palmer in the western part of the state. But lawmakers...

Mashantucket Tribe supplies gaming facility with 'green' energy (08/19)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut says a cogeneration power plant is part of its effort to stay "green." The $37.5 million plant went online in June. It supplies nearly 60 percent of...

NLRB looks into alleged union misconduct at Mashantucket casino (08/18)

The National Labor Relations Board is investigating alleged union misconduct at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut, The Norwich Bulletin reports. The tribe says the United Food and Commercial Workers...

Connecticut tribes report modest gains in slot machine revenues (08/17)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported an increase in slot machine revenues at their casinos. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation saw a 5.3 percent rise in the amount wagered on slot machines and a 1.3...

Massachusetts town remains hopeful for Mohegan Tribe casino (08/13)

A bill to legalize gaming in Massachusetts remains in limbo but officials and business leaders in the western part of the state are optimistic the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will be able to open...

Mohegan Tribe assures town about casino bid in Massachusetts (08/10)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut said it will sign a memorandum of understanding for its proposed casino in the town of Palmer, Massachusetts. The tribe plans to open a resort on a 100-acre site in...

Mashantucket Tribe signs deal for naming rights at NYC theater (08/10)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced a three-year deal naming rights deal for a theater in New York City. The former Hilton Theater will be known as the Foxwoods Theater. Advertising for a...

Mashantucket Tribe to challenge NLRB over union election at casino (08/04)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will fight the National Labor Relations Board over a union election at its casino. The tribe disputes the NLRB's jurisdiction on the reservation. "The tribe continues to maintain...

Union urges Mashantucket Tribe to accept results of vote at casino (08/03)

The United Food and Commercial Workers is urging the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut not to challenge the results of a labor election. Bartenders, bar porters and bar servers at Foxwoods Resort Casino to...

Union plans to organize under Mashantucket law after casino vote (08/02)

A union said it would organize under tribal law at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. Bartenders, bar porters and bar servers at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. voted to join...

Mohegan Tribe expects to cut back on casino per capita payments (07/30)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut says it will likely reduce per capita payments to its members next year amid continuing declines in revenue and profit. The tribe distributes a reported $90,000 to $120,000 a year...

Mashantucket Tribe filed appeal over union vote at casino on time (07/26)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has filed an appeal over a union vote at its casino. A spokesperson for the National Labor Relations Board told The Norwich Bulletin last week that the tribe...

Column: 'Gaming' group in Connecticut does its lobbying in secret (07/26)

"It calls itself the Connecticut Coalition for Gaming Jobs, and it jumped headlong into New England gambling politics earlier this month, filing a lengthy legal appeal of the pending federal recognition of Long Island's Shinnecock...

Mashantucket Tribe fails to appeal NLRB ruling for vote at casino (07/23)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will face a union vote at its casino after failing to appeal a National Labor Relations Board ruling. The tribe said it would challenge a decision to allow...

Shinnecock Nation casino partner filed papers for 'gaming' group (07/22)

The gaming firm that wants to develop a casino for the Shinnecock Nation of New York apparently tried to block a mysterious group from using the name "Connecticut Coalition for Gaming Jobs," The Hartford Courant...

Mohegan chairwoman to testify at hearing on Internet gaming bill (07/21)

The House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing this afternoon on H.R 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act. Federal law currently bars Internet wagering except if it is conducted under state...

Editorial: Help residents get to work at Connecticut tribal casinos (07/19)

"Last year the state spent $350,000 to bus 35-40 workers from Hartford to their jobs at the Eastern Connecticut casinos. That's a lot of money. But if those folks were unemployed and collecting benefits �...

Both tribes in Connecticut deny connection to new 'gaming' group (07/19)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe both say they are not connected in any way to a new "gaming" group that is challenging the federal recognition of the Shinnecock Nation of New...

Shinnecock Nation questions backing behind new 'gaming' group (07/16)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York has asked two Connecticut tribes if they are behind a new "gaming" group that filed a challenge to its federal recognition. Trustee Lance Gumbs said the Mohegan Tribe denied...

Tribes face scrutiny of gaming revenue amid economic downturn (07/16)

The worst economic recession in decades hasn't been kind to many tribes with casinos and some of them are facing even more pressure from outside entities and the federal government. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation...

Connecticut tribes report another drop in slot machine revenues (07/15)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported another decline in slot machine revenues for the month of June 2010. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation reported a 11.7 percent drop in slot machine win. The $51.0 million...

Harold Monteau: Most tribes yet to succeed under Indian gaming (07/15)

"The �Indian Country Heartland� has yet to realize the intended benefits of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act\ (IGRA), and probably never will, due to the circumstance of being located in some of the most isolated...

New 'gaming' group in Connecticut challenges Shinnecock Nation (07/15)

A new group calling itself the Connecticut Coalition for Gaming Jobs is challenging the federal recognition of the Shinnecock Nation of New York. The group said it is asking the Interior Board of Indian Appeals...

Mashantucket Tribe drops per capita payments amid debt talks (07/13)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut continues to negotiate an estimated $1.3 billion in debt and a decision to eliminate per capita payments could help address lenders' concerns. The tribe's $700 million revolving credit...

Mashantucket Tribe to eliminate per capita payments this year (07/12)

Due to "financial challenges," the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will no longer share gaming revenues with its members. Adult tribal members received between $90,000 and $120,000 last year, The New London Day reports....

Mashantucket Tribe to appeal NLRB decision over union at casino (07/09)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut said it will fight the National Labor Relations Board over a union vote at its casino. A regional director of the NLRB ordered an election among bartenders, beverage...

Labor decision against Pequot Tribe was made by disputed NLRB (07/08)

A decision that went against the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut was made by an invalid National Labor Relations Board, The New London Day reports. The NLRB in Washington, D.C., ordered the tribe to...

Union loses grievance for Pequot casino employee shuttle bus (07/07)

An arbitrator has ruled for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut in a labor union dispute. The tribe cut service for an employee bus shuttle, citing cost concerns. UAW at Foxwoods said the move...

Editorial: Kill license for troubled Pequot casino in Pennsylvania (07/06)

"What's keeping the controversial Foxwoods Casino project afloat on the Delaware River waterfront in South Philadelphia? The proposed casino is in a poor location that residents oppose, and doesn't appear to have enough financing or...

Mashantucket Tribe continues talks to restructure gaming debt (07/02)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut continues to negotiate with its lenders over $1.3 billion in gaming debt. The tribe has been unable to make payments on the debt since last fall. A $700...

Mohegan Tribe waits to finalize casino plans in Massachusetts (06/25)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut won't finalize plans for a casino in Massachusetts until lawmakers settle on a gaming bill, an executive said. The tribe wants to build a casino in Palmer, in the western...

Mashantucket Tribe backs protections for gay casino workers (06/24)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is ensuring gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered employees at its two casinos enjoy the same rights and protections as other workers. The tribe recently passed a law to...

Judge: Police reports of death at Pequot casino open to public (06/22)

A judge in Connecticut ordered the release of police reports of a man who died at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The man reportedly committed suicide at the MGM at Foxwoods...

Editorial: Casino competition takes toll on Connecticut tribes (06/21)

"Connecticut's two American Indian-operated casinos have known for more than a decade that competition was coming. They talked about it, strategized for it, and even said they'd welcome it. But all that was before what...

Connecticut tribes report declines in slot machine revenues (06/15)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported a decline in slot machine revenues for the month of May 2010. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation reported a win of $56.4 million. That's down 9.4 percent from May...

Bartenders at casino owned by Pequot Tribe eye NLRB vote (06/14)

Bartenders at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut want the National Labor Relations Board to oversee an election. Local 371 of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union tried to...

Union seeks federal election at Mashantucket Pequot casino (06/11)

A labor union that failed to organize at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is seeking federal intervention. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union tried to organize last year...

President of Mashantucket Pequot gaming enterprise quits (06/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced the resignation of its top gaming executive. Michael Speller, the president of the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises, left to pursue other opportunities. He had been on the...

Opinion: Learning lessons from tribal casinos in Connecticut (06/07)

"In case you haven't heard of it, Warren is a small town just off the Mass. Pike in central Massachusetts. Like Milford, Warren is being considered as a resort casino site. In early May, the...

Editorial: Casino revenue won't rescue Connecticut budget (06/03)

"In the annals of legalized gambling in Connecticut another milestone has been reached. In their 18 years of operation, the slot machines at the Foxwoods Resort Casino have produced $3 billion in revenue for the...

Connecticut tribes face gaming threats from nearby states (05/28)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are facing increased competition as gaming is being expanded or considered in nearby states. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe face the biggest threat from Massachusetts, according...

Gaming executives cite increasing East Coast competition (05/26)

The gaming market in the East Coast is getting more and more competitive, executives said. Connecticut has two tribal casinos. Rhode Island has a racetrack with slot machines. New York has tribal casinos, racetracks and...

Mohegan Tribe weathers recession without gaming layoffs (05/26)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut was hit hard by the national recession but one option was off the table. The tribe said there would be no layoffs at Mohegan Sun. "If you lay people off,...

Mohegan Tribe extends health coverage for casino workers (05/20)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has extended its health insurance policy to cover dependents of Mohegan Sun employees. The national health reform law requires employers to extend dependent coverage to young adults up to the...

Mohegan Tribe goes 23 months without gain in slot revenue (05/18)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has gone 23 months without showing a year-to-year gain in slot machine revenues. The tribe has seen double-digit percentage drops in slot machine revenues in the past two years. But...

Editorial: Lower gambling age a very bad idea in Connecticut (05/17)

"Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler explains that he was just talking off-the-cuff when he told a reporter last week that the state should consider two casino-related revenue enhancers: lowering the legal age for...

Pequot leader clarifies comments about lower gambling age (05/14)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is not trying to lower the state's gambling age from 18 to 21, Chairman Rodney Butler said. Butler said comments he made about the lower age were his...

Pequot Tribe seeks lower gambling age, longer alcohol sales (05/13)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut wants to lower the gambling age from 21 to 18 and to extend alcohol sales at casinos. Chairman Rodney Butler wants to talk with the governor and lawmakers...

Mashantucket Tribe reports $3B shared under gaming pact (05/12)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation will hold a ceremony today to mark a milestone in its relationship with the state of Connecticut. The tribe signed a Class III gaming compact in 1993. The agreement...

Union files grievance over Mashantucket employee bus cuts (05/04)

A labor union has filed a grievance against the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut for cutting service to an employee bus shuttle. UAW at Foxwoods says the tribe broke a promise by reducing bus...

Mohegan Tribe reports drops in slot revenues and profits (04/30)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut reported another drop in slot machine revenues at Mohegan Sun but executive saw signs of improvement. Slot revenues fell 3.9 percent in the last quarter, compared to the same period...

Pequot casino in Pennsylvania faces loss of state license (04/30)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut might lose its slot machine license in Pennsylvania. The tribe and a group of investors won a license for the Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia nearly three-and-a-half years ago, The...

Union to proceed at Mashantucket casino with tribal law (04/23)

A labor union has withdrawn its request for the National Labor Relations Board to hold an election at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. The International Union of Operating Engineers...

Lawsuit seeks $15M from Mohegan casino in fatal crash (04/20)

The estate of a woman who was killed in fatal car accident says the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut shares the blame for serving liquor to the driver. Elizabeth Durante, 20, was killed on March 7,...

Mashantucket Tribe weighs options after casino deal fails (04/13)

An attorney for the Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia in Pennsylvania said the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut and other investors were taken advantage of by gaming mogul Steve Wynn. The tribe and its partners began...

Mohegan Tribe monitors gaming debate in Massachusetts (04/13)

The Mohegan Tribe owns casinos in Connecticut and Pennsylvania and could soon be opening one in Massachusetts. The tribe wants to build a resort in Palmer, in western Massachusetts. That's about 60 miles from the...

Union seeks NLRB election at Mashantucket Pequot casino (04/12)

A labor union has asked the National Labor Relations Board to schedule an election at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut. International Union of Operating Engineers wants to represent engineering,...

Gaming mogul drops bid to take over Pequot casino project (04/09)

Gaming mogul Steve Wynn suddenly withdrew his bid to take over the proposed Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia in Pennsylvania on Thursday. Wynn sought majority control of the project from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut....

Mashantucket leader predicts years until casino recovers (04/07)

The new chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut believes it could take years before the economy recovers. Rodney Butler, 33, said the tribe's gaming enterprise took a bit hit when the economy...

Pequot casino project in Philadelphia meets filing deadline (04/01)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut would no longer have a majority stake in the proposed Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia, according to documents filed with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday. The tribe was...

Mohegan Tribe sees 19 percent increase in Pennsylvania (03/30)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut continues to do well with its slot machine facility in Pennsylvania. The Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs saw a 19 percent increase in gaming revenues in 2009. That was...

Report cites gaming challenges facing Connecticut tribes (03/29)

The Center for Policy Analysis at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth released the annual New England Casino Update today. The report says Connecticut's two tribal casinos have seen a drop in revenues due to the...

Editorial: Mashantucket Tribe cuts back employee shuttle (03/25)

"Almost daily, the public witnesses reminders of how this Great Recession has irrevocably changed their lives. People used to say, "When the economy improves," ending the sentence saying what they planned to buy, invest in...

Mashantucket Tribe cites cost in cut to employee shuttle (03/24)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is cutting back on a shuttle service that casino employees use to get to work. The tribe will stop sending shuttles to one lot entirely and will eliminate...

Mohegan leader calls Keno a violation of gaming compact (03/22)

Keno violates the tribal-state gaming compact in Connecticut, the leader of the Mohegan Tribe said. Lynn Malerba, the first woman to serve as chair of the tribe, said the state risks losing 25 percent of...

Mohegan Tribe plans to add card games in Pennsylvania (03/17)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut plans to add table games to its gaming facility in Pennsylvania by June or July. The state Gaming Control Board unanimously approved the games for the Mohegan Sun at...

Connecticut tribes report another drop in slot revenue (03/16)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes saw a drop in their slot machine revenues for the month of February. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, owner of Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods, reported $51.6...

NPR: Union negotiates first casino deal under tribal law (03/15)

"American Indian casinos are big business in the United States, with an estimated 280,000 people employed across more than 400 sites. That huge workforce is largely unorganized. Only a few such casinos recognize union contracts....

Editorial: Don't fight with Connecticut tribes over Keno (03/08)

"Connecticut may be desperate, but not so desperate that it has to plug a considerable chunk of its budget shortfall with a new game of chance. Whether keno is determined to be a lottery or...

Opinion: Pequot casino project in Pennsylvania a mess (03/08)

"Sorting out the unforgivable mess of the Foxwoods casino project will take years. The South Philadelphia site on Columbus Boulevard, with enough commercial congestion already, was by far the worst of those considered by the...

Connecticut tribes hope to avoid fight over Keno games (03/04)

Connecticut's two federally-recognized tribes say they want to avoid a court fight over Keno but legal questions remain over the proposal to legalize the game. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe signed...

Steve Wynn describes vision for casino in Pennsylvania (03/04)

Gaming mogul Steve Wynn said he will spend $600 million to build the Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia but the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said it will continue to fine the project until details are produced. Wynn...

Connecticut tribes testify against plan for Keno games (03/03)

Representatives of Connecticut's two federally-recognized tribes testified against a proposal to legalize Keno games. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe say Keno would violate the tribal-state compact. The tribes say they would...