Mayor wants Menominee off-reservation casino

Mayor wants Menominee off-reservation casino (November 12, 2009)

The mayor in Kenosha, Wisconsin, says an off-reservation casino will bring jobs and revenue into the community. Mayor Keith Bosman hopes the Menominee Nation wins federal and state approval to convert Dairyland Greyhound Park into a casino But the...

California tribes share revenues with community

California tribes share revenues with community (November 12, 2009)

Tribes in southern California have donated millions of dollars in gaming revenues with their communities. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has donated $30 million to charities since 2001. The tribe will be recognized on Friday by the Council...

Alabama a battleground for electronic machines

Alabama a battleground for electronic machines (November 12, 2009)

A case before the Alabama Supreme Court could lead to the closure of dozens of non-Indian gaming halls across the state. Bingo is legal in Alabama. But Gov. Bob Riley (R) and some state prosecutors have cracked down on...

Editorial: Seminole compact looks like best deal

Editorial: Seminole compact looks like best deal (November 12, 2009)

"A compact with the Seminoles or a free market for gambling — which one should Florida pick? Legislative leaders would do well to think this one through before rolling the dice. Following negotiations with the governor, the Seminole Tribe...