California tribes cite $7.5B economic impact from their casinos

California tribes cite $7.5B economic impact from their casinos (August 8, 2012)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association is announcing the results of an economic impact study today. Tribes with casinos contribute $7.5 billion to the state's economy every year, according to the study. Indian gaming also supports more than 52,000 jobs....

Opponents of Graton Rancheria dispute old gaming agreement

Opponents of Graton Rancheria dispute old gaming agreement (August 8, 2012)

Opponents of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California are raising a new challenge as part of a lawsuit in state court. In 2003, the tribe signed a agreement with the city of Rohnert Park to share revenues and...

Seneca Nation not worried about off-reservation casino lawsuit

Seneca Nation not worried about off-reservation casino lawsuit (August 8, 2012)

The Seneca Nation is confident of the legality of its off-reservation casino in downtown Buffalo, New York, President Robert Odawi Porter said. The tribe broke ground on a $130 million permanent home for the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino. A group...

Let the games begin--Massachusetts to accept casino bid fees

Let the games begin--Massachusetts to accept casino bid fees (August 8, 2012)

CORRECTION/UPDATE: The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will have to pay the $400,000 fee, the chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will start accepting $400,000 non-refundable fees from companies that want to open a casino in the...

Mohegan Tribe takes over management of Atlantic City casino

Mohegan Tribe takes over management of Atlantic City casino (August 8, 2012)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut added to its gaming empire by agreeing to manage a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey The theme of the Resorts Casino Hotel, the oldest gaming facility in Atlantic City, will remain the 1920s. It...