Navajo panel told of benefits of  casino near Gallup

Navajo panel told of benefits of casino near Gallup (May 20, 2004)

A Navajo Nation community near Gallup, New Mexico, is putting forth plans for a casino. $p The Manuelito Chapter gave a presentation to a Navajo Nation council committee on Tuesday. The chapter says a casino could generate revenues of $18.6...

Rhode Island lawmakers want more from tribal casino

Rhode Island lawmakers want more from tribal casino (May 20, 2004)

Rhode Island lawmakers polled by The Providence Journal say they aren't impressed by the casino deal offered by the Narragansett Tribe and Harrah's Entertainment. The tribe and Harrah's have offered 25 percent of casino revenues and $100 million over 10...

Wisconsin governor  to veto Republican gaming bill

Wisconsin governor to veto Republican gaming bill (May 20, 2004)

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) said he will veto a Republican-drafted bill to give the Legislature final approval over tribal-state gaming compacts. Doyle vetoed two similar bills last year. Lawmakers do not appear to have enough votes to override him,...

Wisconsin tribe to withhold $30M gaming payment

Wisconsin tribe to withhold $30M gaming payment (May 20, 2004)

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin plans to withhold a $30 million payment to the state in light of the recent court decision striking down new tribal-state compacts. The tribe's attorney said the compact remains valid except for the revenue-sharing...

Final returns show Hopi Tribe votes down gaming

Final returns show Hopi Tribe votes down gaming (May 20, 2004)

Final returns show members of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona rejecting gaming by 57 percent. The tally was 1,051 to 784, according to the Associated Press, with only about 20 percent of eligible voters participating. Tribal members went to the...