Mashpee Wampanaog Tribe confident of casino land-into-trust

Mashpee Wampanaog Tribe confident of casino land-into-trust (June 20, 2012)

The leader of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts doesn't think its casino project will be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Salazar v. Patchak. The tribe has submitted a land-into-trust application to use 145 acres in Taunton...

Editorial: Tribes are pulling the strings in Internet gaming battle

Editorial: Tribes are pulling the strings in Internet gaming battle (June 20, 2012)

"Despite federal and state bans on online poker, as many as 1 million Californians spend a total of about $300 million annually playing the game — typically on websites based outside the country. Lawmakers have been debating for more than...

Graton Rancheria casino foes welcome Supreme Court decision

Graton Rancheria casino foes welcome Supreme Court decision (June 20, 2012)

Opponents of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria believe the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Salazar v. Patchak will help their cause. The Stop the Casino 101 Coalition sued to block the Bureau of Indian Affairs from approving the tribe's...

Supreme Court decision seen as hindrance for casino financing

Supreme Court decision seen as hindrance for casino financing (June 20, 2012)

The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Salazar v. Patchak will have an effect on financing for tribal casinos, according to Fitch Ratings. The decision allows just about anyone to challenge a land-into-trust application. Historically, lawsuits were filed by state and...

House approves bill that blocks Tohono O'odham Nation casino

House approves bill that blocks Tohono O'odham Nation casino (June 20, 2012)

The House voted 343 to 78 on Tuesday to pass H.R.2938, a bill that prevents the Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona from opening a casino. Nearly every Republican voted for the bill. The significant exceptions were Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming),...