Thousands seek jobs at Shingle Springs casino

Thousands seek jobs at Shingle Springs casino (September 23, 2008)

More than 14,000 people have applied for jobs at the casino being opened by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians of California. The Red Hawk Casino is scheduled open later this year. With only 1,750 positions to be...

Seneca Nation gaming official resigns amid probe

Seneca Nation gaming official resigns amid probe (September 23, 2008)

A gaming official with the Seneca Nation of New York resigned before he could be fired by the tribal council. Bergal Mitchell III, the former vice chairman of the Seneca Gaming Corporation, has been linked to a federal probe of...

Blackfeet Nation marks second anniversary of casino

Blackfeet Nation marks second anniversary of casino (September 23, 2008)

The Blackfeet Nation of Montana will hold a second anniversary celebration of its Glacier Peaks Casino. Casino executives say they have reason to be happy. After a rough first year, the tribe is making progress on paying back a...

Arizona tribes affected by downturn in economy

Arizona tribes affected by downturn in economy (September 23, 2008)

Gaming revenues at Arizona casinos grew by 1.9 percent over the past year, the state Department of Gaming said in a report on Monday. Tribes generated $1.98 billion at their casinos, making Arizona one of the larger Indian gaming...

Mohegan Tribe halts casino project due to  economy

Mohegan Tribe halts casino project due to economy (September 23, 2008)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has suspended a casino expansion project due to economic woes. The tribe was going to spend $734 million to add a tower, a House of Blues club, a spa and retail and restaurant space...