Mohegan Tribe's gaming authority hires financial advisory firm

Mohegan Tribe's gaming authority hires financial advisory firm (November 17, 2010)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has hired Blackstone Advisory Partners, an investment and financial advisory firm. The tribe's gaming authority is using Blackstone for "strategic planning and analysis in connection with its business and financial goals," according to a filing...

Chickasaw Nation withdraws license request at Texas racetrack

Chickasaw Nation withdraws license request at Texas racetrack (November 17, 2010)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma has withdrawn a request for a racetrack license from the Texas Racing Commission. The tribe's subsidiary, Global Gaming Solutions, bought the Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie for $47.8 million at a bankruptcy auction. The...

Bay Mills off-reservation casino still under scrutiny in Michigan

Bay Mills off-reservation casino still under scrutiny in Michigan (November 17, 2010)

Officials in Michigan are still reviewing the legality of the Bay Mills Indian Community off-reservation casino. The tribe opened the casino on November 3. The site hasn't been placed in trust but state and federal officials haven't taken a position...

Stockbridge Munsee Band  reaches deal for casino in New York

Stockbridge Munsee Band reaches deal for casino in New York (November 17, 2010)

The Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin has reached a deal to open a casino in New York. The tribe is expected to sign a Class III gaming compact with Gov. David Paterson (D) on Monday. The deal...