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Karuk Tribe enters into Class III gaming compact with California (12/06)

The Karuk Tribe and California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a Class III gaming compact on Thursday.

BIA moves forward with Wilton Rancheria casino land-into-trust (12/04)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is moving forward with a casino land-into-trust application submitted by the Wilton Rancheria of California.

Sen. Feinstein insists on limit to new tribal casinos in California (12/03)

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) called on Congress to limit new tribal casinos in California after spreading misinformation about the industry earlier this year.

CPR: North Fork Rancheria calls casino referendum 'dangerous' (12/02)

Voters in California will have their say on an off-reservation casino for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians.

BIA issues final EIS for Soboba Band casino land-into-trust (11/28)

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians of California is finally seeing movement on its casino land-into-trust application.

Tribes opposed to North Fork casino contributed nearly $3M (11/26)

Tribal interests have contributed nearly $3 million to a ballot initiative against an off-reservation casino for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians.

City police await share of funds for Graton Rancheria casino (11/26)

The city of Petaluma, California, is waiting on law enforcement funds from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.

North Fork Rancheria slams rival tribes for casino opposition (11/22)

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians is blaming 'wealthy gaming tribes' for opposition to its off-reservation casino in California.

Karuk Tribe seeks public comment on casino and hotel plans (11/22)

The Karuk Tribe of California is seeking public comment on its plans for a Class III gaming facility and hotel.

Referendum on North Fork Rancheria casino qualifies for ballot (11/21)

A referendum that seeks to stop the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians from opening an off-reservation has qualified for the ballot in California.

Dry Creek Rancheria still facing questions over potential casino (11/20)

The Dry Creek Rancheria of California isn't pursuing a second casino but local officials don't trust the tribe's intentions.

Man arrested for leaving son alone at United Auburn casino (11/14)

Authorities in California arrested a 42-year-old man after he allegedly left his son alone at the casino owned by the United Auburn Indian Community.

Pechanga Band ends comedy nights at casino for karaoke (11/12)

The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians in California has shut down the comedy club at its casino.

Opinion: Tribal casinos turning California into another Nevada (11/11)

Opponent speaks about lawsuit over the $825 million casino just opened by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.

Graton Rancheria welcomes union to organize at $825M casino (11/08)

There won't be any labor union battles at the $825 million casino opened by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California this week.

Thousands flock to opening of Graton Rancheria's $825M casino (11/06)

Large crowds brought traffic jams on Tuesday as the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opened its first gaming facility.

Editorial: California tempted by bigger and glitzier tribal casinos (11/05)

With the arrival of an $825 million casino from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, newspaper fears even bigger tribal gaming facilities are on the way.

Graton Rancheria to debut biggest tribal casino in California (11/04)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opens the $825 million Graton Resort and Casino at 10am tomorrow.

Column: Graton Rancheria ready for showtime with new casino (10/31)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is less than a week away from opening the $825 million Graton Resort and Casino.

Graton Rancheria casino not seen as risk for northern Nevada (10/30)

Gaming experts don't expect non-Indian facilities in northern Nevada to take much of a hit when the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opens its casino in California next week.

Graton Rancheria gets closer toward opening of $825M casino (10/25)

The big day is getting closer -- the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California will open its gaming facility in less than two weeks.

North Fork Rancheria off-reservation casino faces voter test (10/24)

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California has cleared every federal and state hurdle in its quest for an off-reservation casino but the project faces one last test.

North Fork Rancheria's off-reservation casino clears BIA hurdle (10/23)

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California has cleared another hurdle in its bid for an off-reservation casino.

Dry Creek Band expects loss with new Graton Rancheria casino (10/21)

The Dry Creek Rancheria will see a loss in revenue when the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria open its casino next month, Chairman Harvey Hopkins said.

Chukchansi Tribe fails to make entire payment on gaming debt (10/21)

The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California failed to make a full $12 million payment on $250 million in gaming debt.

Press Release: CTBA marks 25th anniversary of IGRA (10/18)

The California Tribal Business Alliance marks the 25th anniversary of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Press Release: Pala Band working on Internet gaming operation (10/18)

The Pala Band of Mission Indians in California selects technology company to work with Internet gaming business.

Opinion: Graton Rancheria can get bold with smoke-free casino (10/17)

Writers call on the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria to go smoke-free at the Graton Resort and Casino, which is set to open November 5:

Jackson Rancheria announces raises for employees at casino (10/15)

The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians in California is raising the wages of all its hourly gaming employees.

Jamul Band seeing support from state for reservation casino (10/14)

The Jamul Indian Village has been complying with its Class III gaming compact in addressing the impacts of its casino, according to a letter from the office of California Gov. Jerry Brown (D).

Chukchansi Leaders: North Fork casino will hurt tribe's casino (10/10)

Leaders of Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians say their business will be hurt if the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians opens an off-reservation casino.

Opinion: Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation ignores the law at casino (10/10)

Attorney who lost case to Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation accuses the tribe of ignoring anti-discrimination laws at its casino in northern California.

Victor Rocha announces online gaming symposium in 2014 (10/08)

Victor Rocha, the owner of Pechanga.net, will co-host the first inaugural iGaming Legislative Symposium on February 27, 2014.

Opposition group still trying to stop Graton Rancheria casino (10/08)

An opposition group is still trying to stop the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California from opening a casino.

Graton Rancheria offers media an early look at $825M casino (10/03)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California offered media a sneak preview of an $825 million casino that's due to open to the public on November 5.