"The state gets a billion dollars; five Indian tribes get a lot more slot machines. More important, the state and the tribes have found a way of living together more harmoniously under new gaming compacts signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger...

Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians opened their new casino on Saturday. $P The tribes faced criticism for opening a casino on 98 acres known as the Hatch Tract. The state sued the federal government to...

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed new gaming compacts with five tribes on Monday. $p The deal requires the tribes to finance $1 billion bond that will go to the state. The tribes will share 10 percent of net slot...