Opponents blast Lower Lake Rancheria casino bid

Opponents blast Lower Lake Rancheria casino bid (December 17, 2004)

Opponents of a landless tribe's casino proposal were out in force at a public hearing held by the Bureau of Indian Affairs this week. The Lower Lake Rancheria, also known as the Koi Nation, wants to build near the Oakland...

Rincon Band in the 'big leagues' with casino expansion

Rincon Band in the 'big leagues' with casino expansion (December 17, 2004)

The Rincon Band of Mission Indians will debut a $168 million expansion of its casino on Monday. The project includes a 21-story hotel, making it the tallest building in San Diego County outside downtown San Diego. With 650 rooms, the...

Mohegan Tribe gets approval to buy racetrack

Mohegan Tribe gets approval to buy racetrack (December 17, 2004)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has been given approval to buy a racetrack in Pennsylvania. The tribe will pay $280 million for the Pocono Downs in eastern Pennsylvania. The sale was approved by the state Harness Racing Commission. The racetrack...