Gun Lake Tribe secures $165M loan to finish  construction of casino

Gun Lake Tribe secures $165M loan to finish construction of casino (July 20, 2010)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, secured a $165 million loan to finish work on its casino. The tribe broke ground on the Gun Lake Casino last September. Officials predicted an...

Iowa governor sought money from groups seeking casino license

Iowa governor sought money from groups seeking casino license (July 20, 2010)

Iowa Gov. Chet Culver (D) is under investigation for soliciting donations from groups that were bidding for new casino licenses, The Des Moines Register reports. Culver "personally" sought donations from two groups, the paper said. One group gave him $25,000....

Town wants Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to make casino payment

Town wants Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to make casino payment (July 20, 2010)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe no longer plans to build a casino in Middleboro, Massachusetts, but town leaders are still expecting a $250,000 annual payment. The tribe was making the payments under an agreement approved by town voters in 2007. But...

State lawmaker backs Mississippi Choctaws in casino controversy

State lawmaker backs Mississippi Choctaws in casino controversy (July 20, 2010)

A top lawmaker says the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has a right to build a new casino on its reservation. Rep. Bobby Moak (D) is the chairman of the House Gaming Committee and a gaming law expert. He said...