Editorial:  A sucker's bet on Seminole compact

Editorial: A sucker's bet on Seminole compact (March 24, 2009)

"In a cynical attempt for new revenue that avoids raising taxes, some in Tallahassee—led by Gov. Charlie Crist and certain legislators—are banking on making Floridians suckers to help balance the state’s $6 billion budget deficit. In one form or another,...

Bill to ban smoking at tribal casinos advances

Bill to ban smoking at tribal casinos advances (March 24, 2009)

A bill to ban smoking at Connecticut's two tribal casino passed a state House committee on Monday. The bill requires the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe to enter into agreements with the state to eliminate smoking by...

Pinoleville  Band announces plans for first casino

Pinoleville Band announces plans for first casino (March 24, 2009)

The Pinoleville Band of Pomo Indians announced plans for a casino after signing a compact with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R). The tribe plans a casino with up to 900 slot machines. The compact requires the tribe to share 15...