Table Mountain Casino fuels $10M gift to library

Table Mountain Casino fuels $10M gift to library (December 15, 2006)

The Table Mountain Rancheria of California is spreading the wealth from its successful casino. The tribe donated $10 million to Fresno State University for a new library wing. It's the largest single donation in the school's history. The north...

Millions at issue in Pequot slot coupon dispute

Millions at issue in Pequot slot coupon dispute (December 15, 2006)

The state of Connecticut claims the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation owes millions of dollars in revenues from a slot machine promotion. The tribe mails coupons, ranging in value from $5 to $1,000, to gamblers. The coupons can be redeemed for...

NIGC extends comment period on Class II rules again

NIGC extends comment period on Class II rules again (December 15, 2006)

The National Indian Gaming Commission has extended the comment period on the proposed Class II technical regulations. Comments are being accepted until January 31 in response to tribal concerns, said NIGC Chairman Phil Hogen. "The comments received at the Tribal...

Two-part determination for St. Regis Mohawk Tribe

Two-part determination for St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (December 15, 2006)

The Interior Department has approved the two-part determination application for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York. Interior associate deputy secretary Jim Cason said the Bureau of Indian Affairs concluded the tribe's proposed off-reservation casino would not have...