Editorial: State's share of gaming not so great

Editorial: State's share of gaming not so great (May 2, 2006)

"When former Gov. Lowell P. Weicker negotiated the state compact with the Mashantucket tribe that made Foxwoods casino and resort possible 15 years ago, few envisioned anything approaching in scale the deal announced last week between the Mashantucket tribe and...

Column: Trump needs credible pitch in Rhode Island

Column: Trump needs credible pitch in Rhode Island (May 2, 2006)

"If I were Donald Trump and wanted to build a full-fledged casino in Johnston, I'd get to Rhode Island and stay awhile. I'd start by testifying at Thursday's 11 a.m. House Finance Committee hearing on a constitutional amendment for the...

Oklahoma home to largest number of tribal casinos

Oklahoma home to largest number of tribal casinos (May 2, 2006)

Oklahoma is home to 83 tribal casinos, the largest number of any state in the country. Five years ago, the state only had 25 gaming facilities, the Associated Press reported. Now, nearly every one of the 38 federally recognized tribes...

NIGC approves Iowa Tribe's management contract

NIGC approves Iowa Tribe's management contract (May 2, 2006)

The National Indian Gaming Commission has approved a management contract between the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Lakes Entertainment. The tribe is opening the new Cimarron Casino with the help of Lakes. The casino will feature 350 electronic devices, video...