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Five charged for unauthorized gaming facility on Mohawk land (12/19)

Federal authorities laid charged against five men who are accused of operating an unauthorized gaming facility on Mohawk land in New York. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe ordered the Three Feathers Casino to close in...

Report cites impacts of withheld Seneca Nation gaming funds (12/11)

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report on Monday that said two cities face financial problems due to withheld Seneca Nation gaming revenues. Niagara Falls has lost out on $60 million and...

Oneida Nation backs group seeking local vote for new casinos (12/05)

The Oneida Nation is backing a group called New Yorkers for Local Approval of Casinos. Expansion of non-Indian gaming is years away, if at all, in the state. But the group already started a campaign...

2nd Circuit won't reconsider Shinnecock Nation casino dispute (11/29)

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday voted against reconsidering a casino dispute involving the Shinnecock Nation of New York. Prior to gaining federal recognition, the tribe started building a casino on a parcel...

Opinion: A look into the Seneca Nation casino compact dispute (11/29)

"To fully understand the casino, we need to separate exclusivity payments to the state of New York from the distrubution of these funds to the city. In laymen terms, the state has a contract with...

Opinion: Seneca Nation's gaming 'monopoly' hurts community (11/28)

"The City of Niagara Falls and its long-suffering residents have suffered many kinds of losses since Albany took 50 acres out of the heart of downtown and created a territory for a tax free sovereign...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe debuts part of $74M casino expansion (11/16)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York debuted part of a $74 million casino expansion. The tribe added 40,000 square-feet to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The project created 50 to 75 jobs, YNN reported....

New leader of Seneca Nation wants new Class III gaming deal (11/14)

The new leader of the Seneca Nation wants to negotiate a new Class III gaming compact with the state of New York. The compact expires in 2016. But the tribe has already suspended revenue sharing...

Column: New York breaks piggybank in Seneca gaming dispute (11/13)

"Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week touted a deal to advance payments from the New York Power Authority to Niagara Falls as the state “stepping up” to provide fiscal stability in the Falls. But it's the...

Oneida Nation breaks ground on $25M gaming expansion project (11/09)

The Oneida Nation of New York broke ground on a $25 million expansion at its casino. The tribe is adding an entertainment venue to the Turning Stone Resort Casino. The "Exit 33" complex will include...

More competition in Northeast with table games in Rhode Island (11/08)

Voters in Rhode Island authorized table games at a slot machine facility, bringing more competition to the growing gaming market in the Northeast. Casino-style facilities are now legal in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York...

Editorial: State to blame for loss of Seneca gaming revenues (11/06)

"Residents of Niagara Falls are about to take it on the chin – not to mention in the nose, the gut and the wallet – because the state of New York and the Seneca Nation...

Oneida Nation to announce casino expansion project next week (11/02)

The Oneida Nation of New York will be expanding its casino. The Turning Stone Resort Casino hasn't seen a major upgrade since 2007. Details are being kept under wraps but the tribe is promising a...

Seneca Nation gaming board members in fraud investigation (10/30)

Two gaming board members for the Seneca Nation of New York are under investigation for alleged fraud. The audit committee of the Seneca Gaming Corp. initiated the investigation of Cochise RedEye and Jeffrey L. Gill....

Shinnecock Nation votes to remove leaders in gaming dispute (10/25)

Members of the Shinnecock Nation of New York voted to remove four leaders from office who reportedly angered the tribe's gaming partner. The tribe ousted Lance Gumbs and Gordell Wright from the board of trustees...

Interview: Outgoing Seneca Nation president discusses gaming (10/24)

"The Seneca Nation of Indians is proceeding with a plan to build a $130 million casino in downtown Buffalo, even as opposition groups note that the legality of the gambling operation remains under scrutiny in...

Non-Indian gaming facility in New York shows strong revenues (10/24)

A new non-Indian gaming facility in New York City generated nearly $630 million in slot machine revenues in the last 12 months, more than the two tribal casinos in neighboring Connecticut. The Resorts World Casino...

Seneca Nation set to open doors to $53M hotel tower at casino (10/23)

The Seneca Nation of New York will open a $53 million hotel tower at one of its casinos. The new tower at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel will nearly double the rooms at the...

Oneida Nation starts group to oppose more non-Indian gaming (10/09)

The Oneida Nation has started a new group to oppose the expansion of non-Indian gaming in New York. The group, New Yorkers for Local Approval of Casinos, will raise money to ensure that local communities...

Law Article: Ramifications of Seneca Nation casino pact dispute (10/05)

"The Seneca Nation and State of New York are currently embroiled in arbitration to resolve the Nation's claim that the State violated the negotiated Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact by allowing non- Indian land-based gaming...

New York governor discusses Seneca Nation casino pact dispute (10/04)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said he will keep fighting the Seneca Nation to recover disputed gaming revenues. The tribe has withheld $460 million from the state over the past two years as part...

Indian gaming industry enters uncharted territory in Northeast (10/04)

For years, tribal casinos in Connecticut were the only game in town but that's changing with new options in the Northeast. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe were hit hard by the...

Talks continue for state loan in Seneca Nation compact dispute (10/02)

A New York state lawmaker is reporting progress on a loan to make up for withheld Seneca Nation gaming revenues. Assemblyman John Ceretto (R) asked the state to extend a bridge loan to Niagara Falls....

Editorial: State to blame for Seneca Nation gaming revenue flap (10/01)

"New York State is preparing to give Niagara Falls a $58 million loan to compensate for the loss of revenues from the Seneca Niagara Casino, an urgent development in a problem brought on, at least...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe firm on exclusivity in gaming compact (09/28)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York won't give up exclusivity provisions in its Class III gaming compact, a spokesperson said. The compact promises the tribe a zone of exclusivity in eight counties in...

Column: Mashantucket casino facing competition from backers (09/26)

"Standing inside the cavernous slot machine hall of the new Resorts World Casino at the Aqueduct race track in Queens, N.Y., I thought I could easily have been inside either one of Connecticut's casinos. You...

State to step in with loan over Seneca Nation gaming revenues (09/26)

The state of New York will extend a loan to Niagara Falls to make up for withheld Seneca Nation gaming revenues, The Buffalo News reports. The tribe has withheld $460 million from the state over...

Local leader takes aim at Seneca Nation off-reservation casino (09/25)

A city council member in Buffalo, New York, wants to foreclose on the Seneca Nation off-reservation casino. Michael J. LoCurto says the tribe has reneged on its deal for the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino. He...

Seneca Nation casino compact brings big money to New York (09/21)

The Seneca Nation has contributed $471 million to the state of New York under the Class III gaming compact. The deal requires the tribe to share 25 percent of slot machine revenues. In exchange, the...

Bettor Golf: Tribal casinos in Northeast offer up great options (09/21)

"The nationwide explosion of casino gambling has fueled an interesting side effect -- casino golf courses, which are often of better quality and at lower prices than their non-casino peers. Since the casino boom started...

Arbitration panel named for Seneca Nation compact dispute (09/19)

An arbitration panel of three members has been named to resolve a Class III gaming compact dispute between the Seneca Nation and the state of New York. The panel will be chaired by Judith S....

Tribes spend $9.6M on lobbying amid New York gaming push (09/19)

Tribes have spent $9.8 million on lobbyists and campaign contributions in New York state since 2005, according to a new report, an amount that's dwarfed by spending from non-Indian gaming interests. According to the Common...

Seneca Nation fires back in dispute over gaming revenues (09/18)

The Seneca Nation is firing back at the mayor of Niagara Falls, New York, who threatened to eliminate fire protection services at the tribe's casino. The tribe has withheld an estimated $400 million from the...

Blog: Expansion of non-Indian gaming on agenda for 2013 (09/18)

"Casino gambling promises to be one of the hottest issues in New York in 2013. The stars have seemingly aligned for proponents of casinos, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly...

City threatens to stop fire protection at Seneca Nation casino (09/12)

The mayor in Niagara Falls, New York, is threatening to cut fire protection services at the casino owned by the Seneca Nation. The tribe has withheld more than $400 million in gaming revenues from the...

Shinnecock Nation struggling to get casino plan off the ground (09/04)

After gaining federal recognition, the Shinnecock Nation announced an ambitious plan to build three casinos in New York but nothing concrete has happened since October 2010. The tribe has been eyeing two sites for casinos....

Seneca Nation holds job fair for one gaming expansion project (08/15)

The Seneca Nation of New York plans to hire about 75 people as part of a casino expansion project. The tribe is nearly doubling the number of rooms at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel....

Shinnecock Nation axes leaders after casino partner complains (08/14)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York removed four leaders from office after the tribe's gaming partner complained, Newsday reports. Trustee Lance Gumbs, who is one of the more well-known leaders of the tribe, and trustee...

County to sue St. Regis Mohawk Tribe for loss in gaming funds (08/10)

Officials in St. Lawrence County have hired a law firm in anticipation of suing the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the state of New York for $3 million in gaming revenues. The tribe has been...

Seneca Nation blasts state for questioning casino gas station (08/10)

The Seneca Nation and the state of New York appear to be heading into another dispute, this time over a proposed gas station and convenience store at the tribe's casino in Niagara Falls. President Robert...

Seneca Nation not worried about off-reservation casino lawsuit (08/08)

The Seneca Nation is confident of the legality of its off-reservation casino in downtown Buffalo, New York, President Robert Odawi Porter said. The tribe broke ground on a $130 million permanent home for the Seneca...

Construction Watch: Seneca Nation builds a permanent casino (08/06)

"Love it or hate it, the new Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino is coming. Officials from Seneca Gaming Corporation gathered to officially kicked-off work on the $130 million project last week and revealed further details of...

States facing increased competition as gambling options grow (08/03)

Tribal gaming, Internet gaming and commercial gaming continue to put pressure on states to expand their gambling options. The biggest action is taking place on the East Coast. Delaware has become the first state in...

Seneca Nation working on expansions for three gaming locations (08/02)

The Seneca Nation is working to expand all three of its gaming facilities in New York. The tribe just broke ground on a $130 million permanent home for the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown...

Seneca Nation to start work on permanent $130M Buffalo casino (08/01)

The Seneca Nation will break ground on a permanent $130 million casino in downtown Buffalo, New York. The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino has been operating out of temporary building. Plans for a permanent facility were...

Seneca Nation plans to open gas station at Niagara Falls casino (07/31)

The Seneca Nation plans to open a gas station and convenience store at its casino in Niagara Falls. The Seneca Gaming Corporation solicited bids for the project. The Niagara Falls Reporter wasn't able to determine...

Editorial: Resolve dispute over New York tribal gaming revenue (07/31)

"Perhaps at one time New York state’s strategy of sitting out the Seneca on the issues surrounding casino gambling had a point. Not any more. Not when this impasse is hurting communities. It’s way past...

New York communities cut back without tribal gaming revenues (07/30)

Communities in New York are cutting back on services and eliminating jobs as a revenue sharing dispute between tribes and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) drags on. The Seneca Nation has withheld more than $400 million...

NIGC reports increases in tribal casino revenues over all regions (07/24)

Tribal casinos took in $27.2 billion in 2011, with gains seen in all regions of the U.S., the National Indian Gaming Commission reported. The figure represents gross gaming revenues for 237 tribes and 421 facilities....

City still waiting on $58M in gaming revenue from Seneca Nation (07/23)

The city of Niagara Falls, New York, is still waiting on $58 million in gaming revenues from the Seneca Nation. The money comes from the Class III gaming compact. The tribe is withholding the state's...

Communities going without casino revenue from Seneca Nation (07/10)

The Seneca Nation began withholding gaming revenues from the state of New York about three years ago and it looks like the dispute won't be ending any time soon. The Class III gaming compact promises...

State waits on new Mohawk chief to discuss gaming pact dispute (07/02)

The state of New York wants to negotiate a Class III gaming compact dispute with the new leader of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Paul Thompson won election as chief on June 2. He was...

Shinnecock Nation urges gaming talks after 2nd Circuit decision (06/26)

The Shinnecock Nation urged New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to come to the table for gaming talks after a decision from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday. The decision lifted an...

2nd Circuit lifts injunction in old Shinnecock Nation gaming case (06/25)

An injunction that prevented the Shinnecock Nation of New York from building a casino on ancestral land was lifted by the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals today. Prior to gaining federal recognition, the tribe started...

Seneca Nation to put large electronic billboard on top of casino (06/12)

The Seneca Nation will install a large electronic billboard on top of its casino in Niagara Falls, New York. The $1.9 million screen at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is capable of displaying messages...

New York governor urged to discuss Shinnecock Nation gaming (06/11)

A New York state lawmaker is urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to discuss gaming with the Shinnecock Nation. Assemblyman Fred Thiele, an independent who represents a district that includes the reservation, isn't a fan of...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe continues work on $74M casino project (06/08)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York is about a third of the way through a $74 million casino expansion. The tribe is relocating the Mohawk Bingo Palace to the site of the Akwesasne...

Shinnecock Nation pushes governor to come to table on casino (06/06)

The Shinnecock Nation says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) should start discussions for a casino. The tribe has proposed up to three casinos on Long Island. But Cuomo said he won't talk to the...

New York governor threatens non-Indian casinos in Seneca land (06/05)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said he is open to non-Indian casinos in Seneca Nation territory. The tribe was promised regional exclusivity in its Class III gaming compact. But the tribe says the state...

New York town eyes Stockbridge-Munsee off-reservation casino (06/05)

The town of Thompson, New York, supports an off-reservation casino for the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, Mid-Hudson News Network reports. Supervisor Anthony Cellini wrote the Bureau of Indian Affairs to support the tribe's land-into-trust...

Opinion: New York set to expand non-Indian casino offerings (05/15)

"The New York State Legislature recently voted in favor of a constitutional amendment that would allow seven Las Vegas-style, non-Indian-owned, private casinos. The amendment will need to be approved by the Legislature again and then...

Mohawk community operates casino under unique agreement (05/14)

A Mohawk community in New York is operating a gaming facility under a unique arrangement that dates to 1977, The Albany Times-Union reports. For three years, the Warrior Society Mohawks occupied state land to...

Seneca Nation seeking solution to gaming revenues dispute (05/07)

The Seneca Nation is eager to resolve a dispute over gaming revenues, tribal leaders said. President Robert Odawi Porter and Council Chairman Richard Nephew disputed comments by local officials in Niagara Falls about the status...

Little progress seen in Seneca Nation casino compact dispute (05/01)

Officials in Niagara Falls, New York, don't feel optimistic about receiving their share of gaming revenues from the Seneca Nation anytime soon. The tribe has withheld an estimated $400 million, accusing the state of allowing...

Stockbridge-Munsee off-reservation casino back on the radar (04/27)

The Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians in Wisconsin has renewed plans for an off-reservation casino in New York. The tribe recently updated its land-into-trust application for 330 acres in the Catskills, President Robert Chicks told...

Karen Karsten: Racism and hypocrisy over Seneca casino (04/23)

"Several articles recently appeared in local publications about the Seneca Nation's casinos, and one article in the Buffalo News about the Hamburg Casino. Frank Parlato, publisher of the Niagara Falls Reporter, went on a full...

Seneca Nation sees record turnout at job fair for casino (04/19)

The Seneca Nation of New York saw a record turnout at a casino job fair on Wednesday. Some 532 people south jobs at the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel. The tribe hired 50 people on...

Opinion: Evict Seneca Nation for withholding casino funds (04/16)

"For more than two years, they haven't paid a dime. Perhaps it is time to consider eviction, foreclosure or to cancel the contract. Time to develop municipal muscle. In 2002, Albany made a compact with...

Blog: Update on suit against Seneca off-reservation casino (04/11)

"Citizens for a Better Buffalo remains opposed to a Buffalo casino and is challenging its legality. Dianne Bennett, president of Citizens for a Better Buffalo (CBB), provides an update on the lawsuit. What is the...

Robert Porter: Seneca Nation wants state to keep promise (04/09)

"In 2002, the Seneca Nation and New York state entered into a “compact” under nation, state and federal law permitting the nation to open three casinos in Western New York. In exchange for the highest-allowable...

Editorial: Treat Shinnecock Nation fairly in casino discussion (04/09)

"It's long past time for the Shinnecock Indian Nation -- whose South Fork land was stolen outright by Albany and whose legitimate claims to federal recognition languished far too long in the bureaucracy -- to...

City at 'critical point' without Seneca Nation casino revenue (03/30)

The Seneca Nation has withheld about $400 million in gaming revenues from the state and local communities that depend on the money have been hurting. The city of Niagara Falls is at a "critical point,"...

Seneca Nation scales back plans for off-reservation casino (03/28)

The Seneca Nation announced plans for a $130 million permanent casino in Buffalo, New York. The 45,000 square-foot Buffalo Creek Casino will feature 800 slot machines, 16 gaming tables, and a 715-car garage. The tribe...

Seneca Nation to unveil plans for permanent Buffalo casino (03/27)

The Seneca Nation is unveiling plans today for a permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. The tribe operates the Buffalo Creek Casino in a temporary building. A permanent facility has been on the back...

Editorial: Include Shinnecock Nation in state's gaming plans (03/26)

"Genting Group's multibillion-dollar wager on a huge convention center in Queens is really not that risky a bet for the operators of the state's newest racino at Aqueduct Racetrack. But it could be a poor...

Column: Mashantucket Tribe proves gaming isn't a cash cow (03/22)

"If you're still convinced that casinos are cash cows, you need to look at what has happened at Foxwoods in southeastern Connecticut. At a glance you might think they're on easy street with nearly 40,000...

Editorial: Time for a real conversation on New York gaming (03/19)

"When word first surfaced that Gov. Andrew Cuomo was considering the legalization of Las Vegas-style casinos in New York state, we expressed our usual reservations about turning toward the gambling industry as an economic development...

Shinnecock Nation reportedly looks at another casino site (03/19)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York is reportedly looking at another casino site. The tribe is interested in opening three casinos. So far, one site -- at the Belmont Park Raceway, close to New York...

New York tribes still withholding casino revenue from state (03/15)

The Seneca Nation and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe are still withholding gaming revenues from the state of New York. The tribes were promised exclusivity for Class III games. Both say the state has allowed...

WNYC: New York tribes wary of governor's push for gaming (03/15)

"During his State of the State speech in January, Governor Andrew Cuomo said New Yorkers were living in a “state of denial” when it comes to “gaming” (or what most people consider gambling) in New...

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Seneca Nation casino (03/14)

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the Seneca Nation off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. Daniel Warren challenged the constitutionality of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the tribe's Class III gaming...

Editorial: Seneca Nation shows bad manners with casino ban (03/05)

"The recent decision by the leaders of the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel to ban state Sen. Mark Grisanti and his wife, Maria, from the premises, after a recent incident at the casino, seems childish...

Seneca Nation bans state lawmaker after incident at casino (02/29)

The Seneca Nation has banned Sen. Mark Grisanti (R) and his wife from one of its casinos after an incident earlier this month. Grisanti was banned for three years from the Seneca Niagara Casino. His...

Opinion: New York governor pushes for non-Indian gaming (02/28)

"Close your eyes for a second. Imagine walking through the main lobby of a casino. Your stomach is churning with anticipation. You can feel the excitement. You can smell the money, lots of it. You’re...

State lawmaker to press charges for Seneca casino incident (02/20)

New York Sen. Mark Grisanti (R) said his wife will press charges in connection with an incident at a Seneca Nation casino. Maria Grisanti claims two women attacked her at the Seneca Niagara Casino...

Column: Still many questions after Seneca Nation casino fight (02/16)

"Memo to street thugs everywhere with a score to settle: Dress in suits and have your throw-down in a fancy bar in full view of everyone, not on some dimly lit street corner. Then you,...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announces $110M casino expansion (02/15)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York has secured $110 million in financing for a gaming expansion project. The financing will pay for the expansion plus pay off existing debt, according to news reports....

Editor: The strange story of Mark Grisanti and Seneca casino (02/15)

"The tale of State Sen. Mark Grisanti's involvement in a fight at the Seneca Niagara Casino last weekend is one of the most bizarre local news stories to come along in quite a while. Because...

State lawmaker on defensive after incident at Seneca casino (02/14)

After going to the media about an incident at a Seneca Nation casino, New York Sen. Mark Grisanti (R) is on the defensive over his role in what he said he was a fight between...

President of Seneca Nation apologizes for incident at casino (02/13)

Seneca Nation President Robert Odawi Porter apologized to state Sen. Mark Grisanti (R) and his wife, who were involved in a scuffle at one of the tribe's casinos. Grisanti said he tried to stop a...

New York governor includes gaming revenue in state budget (02/07)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has included $129 million in gaming revenues in the state's budget this year even though he hasn't resolved a compact dispute with two tribes. The Seneca Nation and the...

Shinnecock Nation approves agreement with casino partner (02/06)

Members of the Shinnecock Nation of New York voted 101-10 to approve a gaming agreement. The tribe and Gateway Casino Resorts plan to build three casinos on Long Island. So far, one site -- at...

New York governor doubts Shinnecock Nation's casino site (02/03)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) doesn't think the Shinnecock Nation should build a casino at the Belmont Park Raceway on Long Island. Cuomo said the tribe's site is too close to the Aqueduct Racetrack...

Mohawk group won't close casino deemed illegal by tribe (02/02)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York ordered the closure of an "unauthorized gaming establishment" on the reservation last month but the facility remains open. The tribe said the Three Feathers Casino was not...

Ron Garrow: Mohawk preference policy ignored for casino (02/02)

"Take a quick survey of the northeast corner of St. Lawrence County and the northwest corner of Franklin County, and one would see and hear from residents that the only real economic activity that is...

Seneca Nation picks architect for a permanent Buffalo casino (01/26)

The Seneca Nation selected Hnedak Bob Group as the architect for its permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. The tribe operates the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in a temporary building. Plans for a permanent...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe seeks closure of unauthorized casino (01/26)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York ordered the closure of an "unauthorized gaming establishment" on the reservation. The Three Feathers Casino opened last summer. It is not licensed by the tribal gaming commission....

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe takes over law enforcement at casino (01/20)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York will boost its law enforcement presence at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The tribe reached an agreement to reduce the state police detail from 17 officers to five....

Seneca president discusses expansion of non-Indian gaming (01/20)

Seneca Nation President Robert Odawi Porter discussed an expansion of non-Indian gaming on Thursday, as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) submitted a proposed constitutional amendment. Porter was interviewed by New York Post State Editor...

Column: Non-Indian gaming industry begins push in New York (01/12)

"It’s up and running — again. Just days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged an amendment to the state Constitution to legalize casino gambling, an extensive advertising campaign was launched to achieve that goal. If you’re...

Editorial: More non-Indian gaming won't solve any problems (01/11)

"Two recent developments would expand the state’s role in gambling — something that should give pause even to tapped-out New York taxpayers. First, a recent decision by the U.S. Justice Department cleared the way for...

City weighs legal action over Seneca Nation casino revenue (01/10)

The city of Niagara Falls, New York, is considering legal action to regain its share of Seneca Nation gaming revenues. The tribe has withheld more than $350 million after accusing the state of allowing an...

Bond Buyer: More competition for Northeast gaming markets (01/09)

"Casino dominoes are toppling in the Northeast as states scramble to obtain or preserve gambling revenue, often packaging the initiatives as job creation in a shaky economy. Massachusetts, many of whose residents have flocked across...

Shinnecock Nation facing questions about fate of gaming plan (01/06)

Leaders of the Shinnecock Nation met on Thursday to discuss their gaming plans after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) delivered his State of the State address. In addition to proposing an expansion of non-Indian...

New York governor proposes expansion of non-Indian gaming (01/05)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) called for an expansion of non-Indian gaming in his second State of the State address on Wednesday. Cuomo wants to amend the state constitution to authorize more gaming by...

Seneca Nation begins ad campaign against expanded gaming (01/04)

The Seneca Nation of New York launched a media campaign to urge the state to honor the Class III gaming compact. The tribe was promised a zone of exclusivity in the compact, which was signed... s