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Massachusetts lawmaker still opposed to gaming (12/20)

A top Massachusetts lawmaker isn't convinced that gaming is inevitable in the state. House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi is a Democrat like Gov. Deval Patrick. But he doesn't think Patrick's plan to legalize three commercial casinos...

Catawba Nation blames lottery for killing bingo (12/19)

The Catawba Nation says its thriving bingo operation was killed by the South Carolina lottery. The tribe was doing well until the state legalized the lottery in 2002. After that, bingo profits dropped in...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe claims Class III rights (12/14)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts says it has a right to offer Class III games because the state allows casino nights and off-shore casino cruises. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, a tribe is...

Ohio city wants to see new Eastern Shawnee deal (12/12)

The city council in Monroe, Ohio, wants to revisit its casino agreement with the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The city entered into a deal with the tribe in 2005. But the tribe changed casino...

First hearing on Massachusetts gaming plan set (12/07)

The Massachusetts Legislature is holding a hearing on December 18 to discuss Gov. Deval Patrick's proposal to legalize commercial gaming. Patrick wants three casinos across the state. Tribal bidders get preference though some big gaming...

Donald Trump eyeing casino in Massachusetts (11/29)

Donald Trump is eyeing sites throughout Massachusetts for a potential casino, The Boston Globe reports. Trump has looked all across the state, the paper said. An executive with Trump Entertainment said a Boston-area casino would...

Michigan off-reservation gaming bills delayed (11/16)

The House Natural Resources Committee was due to consider two off-reservation gaming bills on Thursday but they were delayed due to opposition from Michigan. H.R. 2176 and H.R. 4115 settle land claims for the Bay...

Anti-casino group holds first rally in Massachusetts (11/13)

A group called CasinofreeMass launched its bid to stop the legalization of casino-style gaming in Massachusetts. About 150 people turned up for the meeting. Almost all of them appeared to oppose plans to legalize...

Senate approves Lytton Band casino legislation (11/09)

The Senate on Monday approved S.1347, a bill to restrict the use of a gaming site in northern California. The bill blocks the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians from turning its existing Class II...

Passamaquoddy Tribe spent $700K on racino bid (11/08)

The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine spent $700,000 to persuade state voters to support a racino in Washington County. The effort failed when voters rejected the proposed facility at the polls on Tuesday. "Well, the cowboys...

Passamaquoddy Tribe awaits vote on racino (11/06)

The Passmaquoddy Tribe of Maine is hoping state voters will approve plans for a racino today. The tribe wants to open a racetrack with slot machines in Washington County. Surveys show a slight majority of...

Rep. Kennedy backs Bay Mills off-reservation casino (11/05)

Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island) has signed on as co-sponsor of H.R.2176, a bill that would authorize an off-reservation casino for the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan. Kennedy said the tribe deserves the casino...

Passamaquoddy Tribe debates racino proposal (11/02)

The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine saw support for its proposed racino at two public forums on Thursday. The tribe is asking voters to approve a racetrack with slot machines in Washington County. Supporters say...

Passamaquoddy Tribe needs developer for racino (10/30)

Voters in Maine go to the polls next Tuesday to determine whether the Passamaquoddy Tribe should be able to open a racino. If Question 1 is approved, the tribe will find a developer for the...

Anti-casino group launches in Massachusetts (10/30)

A coalition called CasinoFreeMass launched its effort to defeat gaming legislation in Massachusetts on Monday. CasinoFreeMass plans to mobilize voters rather than lobby lawmakers. The group will be holding meetings across the state to educate...

Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe to launch casino bid (10/24)

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will unveil plans to bid for a commercial casino today. The tribe plans to team up with the Seneca Nation of New York, The Boston Herald reports. They will...

Plans for Grand River Band casino unveiled (10/24)

A Michigan tribe whose federal recognition is being debated in Congress wants to open a casino in Muskegon. The Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians has partnered with the Archimedes Group for a $2.4 billion...

Navajo Nation backs $100M credit line for casinos (10/23)

The Navajo Nation Council voted 54-25 on Monday to back a $100 million line of credit for the tribe's gaming operations. The tribe secured the money from JP Morgan Chase. President Joe Shirley Jr. said...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe meets over casino (10/19)

Gov. Deval Patrick (D) is trying to convince the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to apply for a commercial casino. Patrick has filed legislation to authorize three casinos in the state. He says tribal applicants will be...

Catawba Nation expects GOP opposition on gaming (10/15)

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina expects state Republicans to oppose efforts to place the tribe under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The tribe hasn't approached Congress with any proposals to do that. But attorney...

Massachusetts governor to unveil gaming bill (10/11)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) will unveil a bill to legalize three commercial casinos, giving preference to the state's two federally-recognized tribes. The bill creates an independent panel to issue licenses for the casinos, which...

Massachusetts governor readies casino bill (10/05)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) plans to file a casino gaming bill next week though details have not been finalized. Patrick is proposing three commercial casinos around the state. He wants tribes to have preference...

Study cites benefits of Passamaquoddy racino (10/04)

A study commissioned by the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine says a racino could generate between $11.9 and $13 million a year. Todd Gabe at the University of Maine said the tribe's proposed racino would have...

Florida lawmakers debate Class III gaming (10/02)

The Florida Senate's Regulated Industries Committee is holding a hearing today to discuss Class III gaming compact issues. Gov. Charlie Crist (R) is currently negotiating a compact with the Seminole Tribe. The deal will allow...

Senate panel approves Lytton Band casino land bill (09/28)

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a bill to restrict the use of a gaming site in California. S.1347 bars the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians from turning a Class II facility into...

The Big Blind: Gaming in Massachusetts (09/27)

"This past March, Dr. Clyde Barrow, the director of the Center for Policy Analysis (CFPA) at UMass Dartmouth, authored a paper outlining his recommendations for how to introduce casino gambling into Massachusetts. It detailed...

Passamaquoddy Tribe kicks off racino campaign (09/27)

The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine kicked off its "Yes on Question 1" campaign on Wednesday to gain voter support for a racino. The tribe wants to build a racetrack with slot machines in Washington County....

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe won't pull casino plans (09/21)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will forge ahead with plans to build its own casino. A spokesperson for the tribe disputed a report that said the tribe was interested in bidding on a commercial...

Passamaquoddy racino on November ballot (09/21)

Voters in Maine are being asked to approve a racino for the Passamaquoddy Tribe. The issue is on the November ballot. A poll Pan Atlantic SMS Group found that 41.8 percent supported it while 41.5...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe eyes state license (09/20)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is interested in bidding on one of the three casinos being proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick (D). The tribe has already started the land-into-trust process to acquire an initial...

Editorial: Shrewd planning in Massachusetts (09/20)

"Casino gambling may not solve all of the fiscal challenges facing Massachusetts, but it is the best idea currently on the table. And Governor Deval Patrick seems determined to maximize its advantages. Considered as...

Massachusetts governor to announce casino plans (09/17)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) is said to announce as early as today a proposal for up to three commercial casinos in the state. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe could bid...

Gaming company lobbies for Bay Mills casino (09/11)

MGM Mirage is lobbying Congress on a bill to allow the Bay Mills Indian Community to build an off-reservation casino in Michigan. The company paid $160,000 to Cassidy & Associates in the first half of...

Massachusetts governor delays gaming decision (09/05)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) said he needs a couple more weeks to decide whether to support Class III gaming. Patrick had planned to announce a decision after Labor Day. He has received a confidential...

Massachusetts governor tells state to wait on gaming (08/29)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) has not made a decision whether to support gaming despite a news report saying he has already done so. Patrick says the state will have to wait until after Labor...

Casino foes ramp up efforts in Massachusetts (08/24)

Casino foes are making their views heard as Massachusetts awaits a decision on gaming from Gov. Deval Patrick (D). Religious groups, former state officials and business leaders say a casino would be bad for the...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe spurs gaming push (08/23)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe finalized its federal recognition in May and there's been a whirlwind of gaming activity in Massachusetts since then. The same day the tribe's recognition took effect, the state treasurer said he...

All eyes on Massachusetts governor for gaming (08/16)

The state of Massachusetts is waiting for Gov. Deval Patrick (D) to state his views on legalized gaming. Patrick has received a report on the pros and cons of gaming. He says he will announce...

County backs bingo hall for Catawba Nation (08/15)

The Marion County Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday to approve a bingo hall for the Catawba Nation of South Carolina. The tribe now plans to negotiate with the developers of the Carolina Entertainment Complex. No...

County to decide on bingo for Catawba Nation (08/14)

The Marion County Council meets today to decide on a bingo hall that would be operated by the Catawba Nation of South Carolina. The tribe is in discussions with a group called Marion Amphitheatre LLC...

San Manuel Band fails to win support on IGRA change (08/13)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians went to the National Conference of State Legislatures in Boston last week to try to win support for amendments to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. But the effort...

Sen. Levin backs Bay Mills casino legislation (08/02)

Sen. Carl Levin (D-Michigan) has decided to support H.R.2176, a bill that would authorize an off-reservation casino for the Bay Mills Indian Community. Levin had been neutral on the issue for several years. But...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe advances gaming (07/31)

A year ago, gaming was a dead end issue in Massachusetts. Now everyone thinks casino-style games are on the way thanks to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The tribe wants to build a $1 billion resort...

Massachusetts governor to receive gaming report (07/25)

A task force will present its report to Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) by the end of the week, as voters in the town of Middleboro vote on a casino for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe....

Debate surrounds Mashpee Wampanoag casino (07/11)

Politicians in Massachusetts have differing views about a casino for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Daniel O'Connell, the chairman of a gaming task force created by Gov. Deval Patrick (D), says a Class III casino needs...

Senator who opposes gaming used escort business (07/10)

Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana), a critic of tribal gaming, apologized for a "very serious sin" after his phone number turned up in the records of a Washington, D.C., escort business. "Several years ago, I...

Narragansett Tribe seeks hearing on gaming rights (07/06)

The Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island is seeking a Congressional hearing into its gaming rights. The tribe is subject to a land claims settlement act that makes its reservation fall under state laws. But a...

Senate hearing on Class III draft discussion bill (06/28)

Note: If you tried to download the audio clips and received a bandwidth usage message, please reload this page and try the new links! The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is held a hearing today on...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe offers multiple casinos (06/20)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will offer to host several casinos in Massachusetts as long as it is granted exclusive rights to do so, The Boston Herald reports. The tribe already plans to open one casino...

Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe still interested in casino (06/19)

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts still wants to open a casino but will wait to see whether lawmakers legalize Class III-style gaming. "In terms of what's out there, it's all speculation," Chairman Donald Widdiss...

Narragansett chief worried about Massachusetts (06/13)

The leader of the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island says the state will lose money if a casino opens in Massachusetts. Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas was upset that the owners of a racetrack in Rhode...

Mashpee Tribe charting new ground on gaming (06/06)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe wants to open a casino in Massachusetts but there are still questions on how that will happen. The tribe wants to negotiate a Class III gaming compact with Gov. Deval Patrick...

Massachusetts official predicts gaming approval (06/05)

Gaming will be legalized in Massachusetts, state auditor Joseph DeNucci said. DeNucci told The Boston Herald that Class III gaming was "inevitable." He said the effort will start with slot machines at racetracks and move...

Tigua Tribe won't give up fight to restore gaming (06/05)

The Tigua Tribe of Texas says it won't give up the fight to restore its gaming rights. The tribe was forced to shut down the Speaking Rock Casino in a legal dispute with the...

Rep. Langevin opposes Narragansett gaming (05/31)

Rep. James R. Langevin (D-Rhode Island) said he will oppose efforts by the Narragansett Tribe to restore its gaming rights. The tribe won a court case that said it could open a casino on its...

Penobscot Nation presses for slot machines (05/17)

The Maine Legislature�s Legal and Veterans Affairs Committee voted 11-1 on Wednesday to authorize slot machines for the Penobscot Nation. The tribe wants to operate up to 400 slot machines at its bingo hall. Officials...

Narragansett Tribe sees opposition on gaming (05/11)

Congress won't repeal a gaming prohibition for the Narragansett Tribe because it's "politically untenable," Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island) said. Kennedy supports the repeal of the prohibition. But most of the other members of the...

Narragansett Tribe steps up gaming repeal effort (05/10)

The Narragansett Tribe has hired the AndersonTuell law and lobbying firm to push for a critical change in the Rhode Island Indian Claims Settlement Act. The law subjects the tribe to state civil and criminal...

Sen. Feinstein introduces new Lytton Band bill (05/10)

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) introduced S.1347, the Lytton Gaming Oversight Act of 2007, on Wednesday. The bill allows the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians to continue operating a Class II facility in the city...

Late night vote kills Texas tribal gaming bill (05/04)

A late night vote in the Texas House killed a bill to restore gaming rights to the Tigua Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe. The vote on the bill was 66-66. Under legislative rules, a...

Bill to restore gaming for Texas tribes delayed again (05/03)

A bill to restore gaming rights to the Tigua Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe was delayed in the Texas House again on Wednesday. Rep. Norma Chavez (D) said she would continue to press for the...

Passamaquoddy Tribe to campaign for racino (05/01)

The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine will spend the summer trying to convince voters to authorize another racino. The racino was approved by the state Legislature but Gov. John Baldacci (D) vetoed it. That means voters...

Texas lawmakers to debate tribal gaming bill (04/30)

The Texas House is set to debate a tribal gaming bill this week. HB10 would allow the Tigua Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to reopen their casinos. It prevents the state from prosecuting the tribes...

Off-reservation bill in Wisconsin in limbo (04/27)

A bill to add more hurdles to off-reservation casinos in Wisconsin appears to be dead. The state Assembly voted 57-38 in favor of Bill 205. It requires the Legislature, in addition to the governor, to...

Maine governor vetoes Passamaquoddy racino (04/27)

As promised, Maine Gov. John Baldacci (D) vetoed a bill to allow the Passamaquoddy Tribe to operate a racetrack with slot machines. The House was unable to override the veto. That means the issue will...

Bill to restore tribal gaming in Texas delayed (04/26)

A bill to restore gaming rights to the Tigua Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe was delayed in the Texas House of Representatives. Tribal members went to the state Capitol to lobby for the measure. But...

Rep. Frank backs repeal of Internet gaming ban (04/26)

Rep. Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts) plans to introduce a bill to repeal a law that criminalizes Internet betting. Frank said he opposes the ban for philosophical reasons. He blamed Republicans for trying to impose their moral...

Maine House approves Passamaquoddy racino (04/25)

The Maine House voted 84-59 on a bill to authorize a racetrack with slot machines for the Passamaquoddy Tribe. The bill faces a veto by Gov. John Baldacci (D). But due to the way it...

Off-reservation casino bill clears vote in Wisconsin (04/25)

A bill to require legislative approval for off-reservation casinos was approved by the Wisconsin Assembly on Tuesday. The Assembly voted 57-37 on the bill. Supporter say lawmakers, in addition to the governor, should have a...

Texas tribes lobby for restoration of gaming (04/25)

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe and the Tigua Tribe are pushing lawmakers to approve a bill that would allow Class III gaming. The tribes used to operate Class III casinos until they were shut down by the...

Texas tribes lobby for gaming legislation (04/18)

Texas tribes were at the state Capitol on Tuesday to support legislation to restore their gaming rights. The Tigua Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe are unable to engage in Class III gaming due to special...

Labor union opposes off-reservation casino bill (04/18)

The Milwaukee County Labor Council, AFL-CIO, is opposing a bill that would place additional hurdles for off-reservation casinos in Wisconsin. The bill requires state lawmakers to approve off-reservation casinos. That's in addition to the state...

Meskwaki Tribe defeats casino alcohol initiative (04/13)

Members of the Meskwaki Tribe of Iowa voted 166-143 to defeat an initiative to sell liquor at the casino. About half of the tribe's registered voters turned out to the polls yesterday. They were...

Maine Senate passes Passamaquoddy slot bill (04/12)

The Maine Senate voted 22-12 on Wednesday to pass a bill that allows the Passamaquoddy Tribe to install slot machines at a proposed racetrack The House already approved the bill but Gov. John Baldacci (D)...

Maine House approves Passamaquoddy slot bill (04/11)

The Maine House of Representatives voted 82-60 on Tuesday to pass a bill that allows the Passamaquoddy Tribe to install slot machines at a proposed racetrack. The bill goes to the Senate and faces at...

Poarch Band concerned about state gaming bill (04/10)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians says a bill in the Alabama Legislature could hurt its gaming operations. The tribe says the bill contains loopholes to allow wide expansion of electronic gaming machines. The tribe...

Penobscot Nation seeks share of slot machines (04/10)

The Penobscot Nation is asking the state of Maine for approval to operate slot machines on Indian Island. The tribe operates a high-stakes bingo hall. But revenues have fallen since slot machines were installed at...

Two Kansas tribes support gaming expansion bill (04/06)

Two Kansas tribes are hoping to open one of the casinos that are being authorized under a new state law. The Sac and Fox Tribe and the Kickapoo Tribe bought 80 acres in Wyandotte County....

State official questions Class II in Massachusetts (04/05)

The Massachusetts state treasurer says the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe might be breaking the law if it decides to open a Class II facility. Treasurer Tim Cahill said the electronic casino machines the tribe might offer...

Indian gaming won't be a hot issue in Congress (04/05)

Indian gaming won't be a controversial issue during the 110th Congress, former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell said. Campbell spoke at the National Indian Gaming Association's conference and trade show last week. He said there won't...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe asserts Class II rights (04/04)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is asserting its right to operate Class II games without state approval. The tribe, whose recognition is being finalized, is actively looking for land to open a casino. But...

The push is on to legalize gaming in Massachusetts (04/03)

Efforts to legalize casino-style gaming appear to be gaining steam in Massachusetts, home to two federally recognized tribes. The state operates and lottery and allows some forms of racing. But lawmakers have resisted Class III...

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to sue over gaming (04/03)

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation of Kansas is preparing a lawsuit against the state in hopes of stopping plans for new casinos. Chairwoman Tracy Stanhoff said plans for several state-operated casinos would hurt the...

Top lawmaker open to gaming in Massachusetts (03/30)

Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray (D) said she is open to the legalization of casino gaming in the state. Murray, the first woman to lead the state Senate, cited the revenues gaming could bring to...

Maine committee backs Passamaquoddy racino (03/29)

The Legislature�s Legal and Veterans Affairs Committee voted 12-1 on Wednesday to back a racino proposed by the Passamaquoddy Tribe. The tribe wants to build a racetrack with slot machines in Washington County. State voters...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to talk gaming with city (03/26)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will meet with the city of New Bedford to discuss potential sites for a casino. With federal recognition in hand, the tribe is actively looking for places to build...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe meets with town (03/22)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts met with officials in the town of Middleboro to discuss gaming. No decisions were made at the meeting on Monday but the tribe and the town plan to meet...

Communities want Mashpee Wampanoag casino (03/16)

At least two communities in Massachusetts want to host the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe if casino gaming is legalized in the state. The tribe won federal recognition last month. Tribal leaders are actively looking for sites...

Rep. Rogers reintroduces gaming moratorium bill (03/16)

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Michigan) introduced a bill on Thursday to bar approval of new gaming compacts. H.R.1555 would bar the Interior Department from approving any tribal-state compacts for two years. The bill was referred...

Navajo Nation Council fails to override gaming vetoes (03/16)

The Navajo Nation Council failed to override two presidential gaming vetoes on Thursday. The council met in a special session to consider legislation that would allow two New Mexico chapters to create their own gaming...

Navajo Nation Council debates overrides on gaming (03/15)

The Navajo Nation Council is meeting today to consider overriding vetoes by President Joe Shirley Jr. The council passed legislation to create gaming enterprises for two chapters. Shirley vetoed the bills, saying the tribe should...

Massachusetts governor closer to gaming decision (03/13)

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) met with lawmakers to discuss the legalization of gaming in the state. Patrick said he is "closer" to making a decision but warned reporters that one wasn't coming soon....

Column: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe wooed on casino (03/01)

"Gov. Deval Patrick may still be mulling the merits of opening the Bay State to casino gambling. But some local executives are already pushing plans for a Massachusetts casino- this time just a half-hour drive...

Bill to reopen tribal casinos advances in Texas (02/28)

A bill that would allow the Tigua Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to reopen their casinos was approved by the Texas State House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence on Tuesday. The two tribes were forced to...

Poll backs Narragansett Tribe's gaming rights (02/27)

A majority of Rhode Island residents say Congress should restore the ability of the Narragansett Tribe to engage in gaming on its reservation. In a survey conducted by the University of Massachusetts�Dartmouth Center for Policy...

Bills in Texas legalize gaming for Tigua Tribe (02/26)

Bills pending in the Texas Legislature would legalize gaming for the Tigua Tribe in El Paso. The tribe operated a Class III casino until it was shut down by the state. In hopes of changing...

Keep casinos in Catskills, lawmaker says (02/23)

A New York state lawmaker wants to make sure tribes don't try to open casinos outside of the Catskills. State law authorizes up to three casinos in the Catskills, about 90 minutes north of New...

Wampanoags warn relatives about casino push (02/23)

Members of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts are warning their newly recognized relatives about putting too much into gaming. The Aquinnah have sought gaming ever since winning recognition in 1987. But the efforts haven't...

Penobscot Nation asks state for slot machines (02/22)

The Penobscot Nation of Maine says the legalization of slot machines has hurt its bingo operation. The tribe used to bring in $150,000 a year from bingo. But now that a non-Indian racetrack is offering...

Off-reservation casino in Michigan on radar again (02/16)

The Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan is once again seeking Congressional approval for an off-reservation casino. The tribe wants to settle its land claim at Charlotte Beach for gaming rights at Port Huron....

Narragansett Tribe faces uphill battle on gaming (02/15)

The Narragansett Tribe will have a hard time convincing Rhode Island's Congressional delegation to repeal a rider that blocks the tribe from opening a casino under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode...

Narragansett Tribe pushes to restore gaming rights (02/14)

The Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island is meeting with members of Congress this week in hopes of restoring its gaming rights. In 1996, the tribe won a ruling that paved the way for a casino...

Bill seeks to expand gaming for Montana's tribes (02/13)

Rep. Joey Jayne, a Democrat who represents the Flathead Reservation, is sponsoring a bill that would authorize tribes to offer more forms of Class III gaming. The bill would legalize slot machines, roulette and blackjack....

Massachusetts tribe to meet with state on gaming (02/07)

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will meet with state officials to discuss potential plans for a casino. The tribe is currently the only federally recognized tribe in the state. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's federal...

Navajo president vetoes two more gaming bills (02/06)

Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. vetoed two more gaming bills on Monday, saying they violate the tribe's compacts with New Mexico and Arizona. The Navajo Nation Council passed bills to create gaming enterprises at...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe considers casino sites (02/06)

With federal recognition only a month away and state officials considering proposal to legalize gaming, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is considering possible sites for a casino. The tribe is due to become recognized...

Massachusetts tribes eager to discuss gaming (02/01)

With Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) launching a task force on gaming, the two tribes in the state are eager to get in on the ground floor. The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe has expressed interest...

Navajo Nation Council overrides gaming veto (01/25)

The Navajo Nation Council overrode a veto of legislation that creates a new gaming enterprise. President Joe Shirley Jr. vetoed the bill because he said it conflicts with the tribe's main gaming enterprise. He also...

Passamaquoddy Tribe seeks approval for casino (01/22)

The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine is once again asking state voters to approve a casino referendum. The tribe wants to build a racetrack with slot machines in Washington County, the poorest in the state. This...

Navajo president vetoes gaming legislation (01/19)

Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. vetoed legislation that would have created another gaming enterprise on the reservation. The Navajo Nation Council previously created the Tribal Gaming Enterprise to oversee casino development. But some delegates...

Texas seen as major untapped gaming market (01/19)

The Texas Gaming Association is pushing for the legalization of gaming on and off the state's reservations, citing the potential for a billion-dollar industry. Texans can already play the lottery and gamble at racetracks. "It's...

Mashantucket Tribe will have to wait on Pennsylvania (01/17)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will have to wait at least until March for final permission to open a casino in Pennsylvania. The tribe and its partners were awarded one of five licenses...

Tigua Tribe renews push for casino after Abramoff (01/16)

The Tigua Tribe of Texas lost its casino in a court battle with the state and millions of dollars in a swindle by convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. The money is supposed to be paid back...

Massachusetts governor considers gaming (01/15)

The new governor of Massachusetts said he will consider legalizing slot machines, a move that would open the door for Class III gaming for tribes. Gov. Deval Patrick (D) said gaming could help the state...

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