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Editorial: Show the cards for off-reservation casino in Catskills (12/20)

"If that casino that the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian tribe wants to build in the Catskills indeed becomes a reality, the cards will, of course, come mostly face down in its games of chance. Whether the hand...

New York governor seeks arbitration for Seneca Nation compact (12/16)

Outgoing New York Gov. David Paterson (D) says talks with the Seneca Nation have hit an impasse. Under its Class III gaming compact, the tribe agreed to share 25 percent of slot machine revenues with...

Opinion: Off-reservation casino will revitalize Catskills economy (12/16)

"What are they afraid of? That is what one seriously has to wonder judging from all the outlandish criticism Governor David Paterson is getting since he signed a land settlement claim with the Stockbridge Munsee’s....

Stockbridge Munsee Band talks off-reservation casino with DOI (12/13)

The Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin has discussed its off-reservation casino with Interior Department officials, Chief Kimberly Vele said. The meeting took place in Washington, D.C. Vele said she hopes to hear...

Seneca Nation continues discussions in Class III compact dispute (12/09)

The Seneca Nation continues to discuss its Class III gaming compact dispute with officials in New York. Under the compact, the tribe agreed to share 25 percent of slot machine revenues with the state. But...

The New Yorker: Shinnecock Nation taking a gamble with identity (12/06)

"Do you like sand, quaintness, twenty-eight-dollar salads, parties under white tents, investment bankers, hip-hop stars, Barbara Walters, locally grown produce, D.J. Samantha Ronson, and lovely tablescapes? Then Southampton is the place for you: a...

Shinnecock Nation to negotiate gaming pact with new governor (12/03)

The Shinnecock Nation plans to negotiate a Class III gaming compact after incoming New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) takes office. Once the compact is finalized, the tribe will narrow down the location or locations...

Opinion: Deal for Catskills off-reservation casino going nowhere (12/03)

"Gov. David Paterson recently revealed a land claim "settlement" with the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. And yes, this is the same governor who thought that the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) had won...

Editorial: New York governor hides deal for off-reservation casino (12/01)

"Gov. Paterson refuses to make public the legal compact he signed with a Wisconsin-based Indian tribe to open a new full-scale Catskills casino. Why? Paterson counsel Peter Kiernan claims the compact is a work...

Opinion: A bad bet on the off-reservation casino in the Catskills (11/29)

"About the best thing that can be said for Governor Paterson's surprise announcement of a $700 million casino deal in the Catskills with the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohicans is that the chances of it materializing are...

Stockbridge Munsee Band seeks land claim exception for casino (11/23)

The Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin will seek to open an off-reservation casino in New York through a land claim exception. Generally, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act bars gaming on land acquired...

New York governor expected to announce off-reservation casino (11/22)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is expected to make an announcement today about an off-reservation casino in the Catskills. Paterson will make two appearances to talk about the deal, which authorizes a casino for...

Editorial: A bad deal for an off-reservation casino in the Catskills (11/22)

"Gov. David Paterson of New York has only a few weeks left in office. But that hasn’t stopped him from making a bad deal with an out-of-state Indian tribe to build a casino in the...

Editorial: No dice for the off-reservation casino in the Catkskills (11/19)

"David Paterson long ago torched his quota of public trust, so it's more than a little bizarre for him to expect New Yorkers to take at face value the latest dubious gambling scheme to emerge...

NRDC Blog: Off-reservation casino not so great for the Catskills (11/18)

"In a surprise announcement yesterday, Governor Paterson said he is poised to make a deal with the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe of Wisconsin that would allow them to build a gargantuan casino complex directly along a one-mile...

NCPR: St. Regis Mohawk Tribe at 'impasse' on compact payouts (11/18)

"The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe says it’s “at an impasse” in talks with New York over sharing the revenue from the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino near Massena. The tribe says it’s paid more than $50 million...

Stockbridge Munsee casino faces major opposition in New York (11/18)

The Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin will face major hurdles in its bid to open a casino in New York. The tribe needs federal approval for its land-into-trust application and its Class...

Stockbridge Munsee Band reaches deal for casino in New York (11/17)

The Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin has reached a deal to open a casino in New York. The tribe is expected to sign a Class III gaming compact with Gov. David Paterson...

Ray Cook: St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is target of New York shakedown (11/04)

"The press reported that the Mohawk tribe had ceased sending New York state their 22 percent share of our gaming (slot machine) revenue because the state had knowingly and willingly failed to uphold the "exclusivity...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe seeks return of revenue shared with state (11/03)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is headed to arbitration with the state of New York over a Class III gaming compact issue. The tribe claims the state has violated the exclusivity provision of the compact...

Mohawk community in New York reportedly offers slot machines (10/29)

A Mohawk community that is not affiliated with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is reportedly offering slot machines in New York. The Watertown Daily Times called the bingo hall at the Ganienkeh Territory and an...

New York governor accuses another tribe of breaking compact (10/27)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) says the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is violating the Class III gaming compact. The compact requires the tribe to share a portion of revenues with the state. The tribe...

Shinnecock Nation looking at lots of locations for possible casino (10/22)

The newly recognized Shinnecock Nation of New York has visited at least 30 sites in its quest for a casino. Tribal leaders have said they want to build three casinos. But a spokesperson said no...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe accuses state of violating gaming pact (10/20)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has stopped sharing gaming revenues with the state of New York. Tribal leaders said the state has violated the exclusivity provisions of the Class III gaming compact. "We cannot continue...

New York governor says clock ticking in Seneca gaming battle (10/19)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) says the Seneca Nation has until October 26 to resolve differences over the Class III gaming compact. The tribe agreed to share 25 percent of slot machine revenue with...

Blog: Tea Party candidate vows to close Oneida Nation casino (10/19)

"In another example of how the Republican Party has taken over the Tea Party movement and mutilated it to stand for non-conservative values, the GOP candidate for Governor of New York, Carl Paladino, has threatened,...

Shinnecock Nation still working with backers of recognition bid (10/18)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York and two longtime partners are going into the casino business together. Marian Ilitch and Mike Malik have already spent more than $1 million on the tribe since 2003, Crain's...

Lawmakers back Seneca Nation in feud over gaming revenues (10/18)

Lawmakers in New York are introducing a bill that would change how the Seneca Nation shares gaming revenues with the state. The Class III gaming compact requires the tribe to share 25 percent of slot...

Seneca Nation sees more support for sharing gaming revenues (10/15)

The Seneca Nation of New York is seeing more support for its proposal to share gaming revenues with local communities. The Class III gaming compact requires the tribe to share 25 percent of slot machine...

Republican candidate threatens to shut Oneida Nation's casino (10/14)

Carl Paladino, the Republican candidate for governor of New York, says he will shut down the Oneida Nation casino if the tribe doesn't agree to share revenues with the state. The tribe signed a Class...

Analysis: Lawsuit claims Seneca gaming land is not sovereign (10/13)

"A class action lawsuit, expected to be filed as early as this week against the city, the Niagara Falls School District and the county, charges that uncollected taxes on non-sovereign land belonging to the Seneca...

New York governor rejects Seneca Nation on gaming revenues (10/13)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) said the Seneca Nation made an "unacceptable" offer to share gaming revenues directly with local communities. Paterson said the tribe's Class III gaming compact requires 25 percent of slot...

Seneca Nation wants gaming revenues sent to communities (10/11)

The Seneca Nation of New York is proposing to send gaming revenues directly to local communities instead of the state government. The tribe agreed to share 25 percent of slot machine revenues with the state....

Editorial: Seneca Nation in another showdown with New York (10/11)

"New York State Governor David Paterson again finds himself in a battle with the Seneca Nation, a Native American group that enjoys special treaty rights and considers itself separate from the state. The latest issue...

Shinnecock Nation says community not interested in casino bid (10/08)

The Shinnecock Nation says one community has already said no to a casino. The tribe was considering the Enterprise Park at Calverton for development. "Riverhead has made no indication that it is actually interested," Trustee...

Seneca Nation holds meetings over disputed compact payment (10/08)

The Seneca Nation is meeting with local leaders today to discuss its compact dispute with the state of New York. The tribe has withheld $214 million from the state in response to an expansion of...

New York governor threatens to terminate Seneca gaming deal (10/07)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is threatening to terminate the Class III gaming compact with the Seneca Nation. Paterson claims the tribe violated the compact when it withheld revenue-sharing payments from the state....

Shinnecock Nation pitches gaming as a boost to area's economy (09/30)

The Shinnecock Nation will restore the economy on Long Island, tribal gaming officials said on Wednesday. The five-member Shinnecock Gaming Authority outlined plans for up to three casinos. One would be close to New York...

Shinnecock Nation outlines plans for up to three gaming facilities (09/29)

The Shinnecock Nation would like to build three casinos on Long Island, a tribal gaming official said. The tribe hasn't settled on specific sites but is interested in Nassau, Suffolk and in the Hamptons. But...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe charges man over slot machines, poker (09/23)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York says a man has been operating illegal slot machines and illegal poker games. Anthony L. Laughing Jr., 38, has been charged with promoting gambling and possession of...

Communities dispute shares of St. Regis Mohawk gaming funds (09/20)

Officials in Franklin County, New York, want a greater share of revenues from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Under its Class III gaming compact, the tribe shares revenues with two counties. The counties then decide...

City making cuts in response to Seneca Nation compact dispute (09/20)

The city of Salamanca is out $3.7 million this year as a result of a compact dispute between the Seneca Nation and the state of New York. About half of the city's budget comes from...

Contract awarded for first non-Indian casino in New York City (09/15)

A Malaysian company with ties to tribes will operate the first casino in New York City under a contract approved by the state. Genting will turn the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens into a casino with...

Seneca Nation holding slot revenues from off-reservation casino (09/13)

The Seneca Nation hasn't shared revenues from its off-reservation casino with the city of Niagara Falls this year. The tribe shared about $19 million with the city last year. But this year's money is in...

Seneca Nation accuses state of violating Class III casino compact (08/31)

The Seneca Nation says the state of New York has violated its Class III gaming compact. The tribe says the state has allowed non-Indian gaming facilities. So the tribe won't make revenue-sharing payments any longer....

Mashantucket Tribe signs deal for naming rights at NYC theater (08/10)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced a three-year deal naming rights deal for a theater in New York City. The former Hilton Theater will be known as the Foxwoods Theater. Advertising for a...

Editorial: It's time to give up dream of tribal gaming in the Catskills (08/06)

"Gambling, whether from slots, racing or a tribal casino, seems always to be just over the horizon in the Catskills. Yet recent news shows that the horizon for that opportunity is receding, perhaps never to...

Seneca Nation reports six percent increase in profits from gaming (08/06)

The Seneca Nation of New York reported an increase in profits and an increase in revenues from its gaming enterprise. Seneca Gaming Corp. saw a six percent increase in profits in the second quarter. Revenues...

Shinnecock Nation presented with dozens of locations for a casino (07/29)

A couple of years ago, no one wanted to talk to the Shinnecock Nation of New York about gaming. Now everyone is courting the tribe with the hopes of landing a casino in their community....

Column: 'Gaming' group in Connecticut does its lobbying in secret (07/26)

"It calls itself the Connecticut Coalition for Gaming Jobs, and it jumped headlong into New England gambling politics earlier this month, filing a lengthy legal appeal of the pending federal recognition of Long Island's Shinnecock...

Shinnecock Nation casino partner filed papers for 'gaming' group (07/22)

The gaming firm that wants to develop a casino for the Shinnecock Nation of New York apparently tried to block a mysterious group from using the name "Connecticut Coalition for Gaming Jobs," The Hartford Courant...

Both tribes in Connecticut deny connection to new 'gaming' group (07/19)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe both say they are not connected in any way to a new "gaming" group that is challenging the federal recognition of the Shinnecock Nation of New...

Shinnecock Nation questions backing behind new 'gaming' group (07/16)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York has asked two Connecticut tribes if they are behind a new "gaming" group that filed a challenge to its federal recognition. Trustee Lance Gumbs said the Mohegan Tribe denied...

Tribes face scrutiny of gaming revenue amid economic downturn (07/16)

The worst economic recession in decades hasn't been kind to many tribes with casinos and some of them are facing even more pressure from outside entities and the federal government. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation...

New 'gaming' group in Connecticut challenges Shinnecock Nation (07/15)

A new group calling itself the Connecticut Coalition for Gaming Jobs is challenging the federal recognition of the Shinnecock Nation of New York. The group said it is asking the Interior Board of Indian Appeals...

Plans change for New York tribes in off-reservation casino quest (07/12)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe isn't the only one whose plans for an off-reservation casino in the Catskills have changed. The Mohawks cut ties Empire Resorts after failing to reach an agreement for a land...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe splits from off-reservation casino partner (07/09)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has cut ties with Empire Resorts for an off-reservation casino in the Catskills region of New York. The tribe said it was unable to reach an agreement to purchase a...

Editorial: Shinnecock Nation shouldn't go into gaming industry (07/06)

"Gamblers aren’t the only ones prone to jackpot delusions. Politicians all over see casinos as magic revenue chests that will help them avoid painful spending cuts, escape the trap of no-tax pledges and make budget...

New York tribes haven't submitted off-reservation gaming bids (07/01)

In a June 18 memo, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar told the Bureau of Indian Affairs to move forward with nine off-reservation gaming applications but none are for casinos in New York, according to The Middletown...

Shinnecock Nation sees opposition to casino from local groups (06/25)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York wants to discuss a casino with leaders in the town of Brookhaven but they already say they oppose the idea. The tribe has considered the Brookhaven Calabro Airport and...

Shinnecock Nation said to consider sites for potential casino (06/21)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York is said to be considering up to three sites for a potential casino. According to Newsday and The New York Times, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Brookhaven Calabro...

Editorial: Limited opportunities force tribes to enter gaming (06/18)

"Becoming a federally recognized tribe is a monumental victory in the eyes of the Shinnecock people. Upon hearing the relief with which some Shinnecock members spoke about the decision, it was difficult not to get...

New York governor cites 'hurdles' facing Shinnecock gaming (06/18)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) said the Shinnecock Nation faces "numerous hurdles" in developing a gaming facility. Earlier this week, Paterson said he wants to work with the tribe to find a casino site....

New York governor works with Shinnecock Nation on casino (06/16)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) said he will work with the Shinnecock Nation on a casino, essentially opening the door for the newly recognized tribe to consider a wide range of lucrative sites....

Column: Malaysian firm with tribal links under investigation (06/07)

"The state Racing & Wagering Board is investigating key officials with the huge Malaysian company that has jumped into the competition to build and operate a racino at Aqueduct Raceway. The six-month probe came about...

Connecticut tribes face gaming threats from nearby states (05/28)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are facing increased competition as gaming is being expanded or considered in nearby states. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe face the biggest threat from Massachusetts, according...

Liquor sales begin at Oneida Nation casino after long battle (05/27)

Liquor sales began today at the Oneida Nation casino in New York. The tribe sought a liquor license for more than a decade. The New York State Liquor Authority never granted one due to concerns...

Gaming executives cite increasing East Coast competition (05/26)

The gaming market in the East Coast is getting more and more competitive, executives said. Connecticut has two tribal casinos. Rhode Island has a racetrack with slot machines. New York has tribal casinos, racetracks and...

Liquor license for Oneida Nation casino not delayed after all (05/25)

The New York State Liquor Authority has issued a liquor license for the Oneida Nation casino after a temporary snag on Monday. The authority said it was going to delay the license amid concerns about...

Non-Indian racetrack complains about Oneida Nation liquor (05/24)

The Vernon Downs racetrack asked the New York State Liquor Authority to rescind a liquor license at the Oneida Nation casino. The track says the tribe intimidated local businesses by asking them to support liquor...

Town pitches potential location for Shinnecock Nation casino (05/13)

The Shinnecock Nation toured another potential casino site, this one at the airport in the town of Brookhaven. The tribe is expected to gain federal recognition this summer. A casino is far down the line,...

Oneida Nation details arrangement for casino alcohol sales (05/11)

The Oneida Nation of New York offered details about a business deal that will bring liquor to the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The tribe will lease all of the restaurant, hotel, entertainment and gaming...

New York board approves liquor for Oneida Nation casino (05/07)

The New York State Liquor Authority for the first time approved the sale of liquor at the Oneida Nation casino. The board approved a license application from CD Food & Beverage, a newly formed company...

Opinion: Shinnecock Nation casino deserves a serious look (05/07)

Ed. Note: Al D’Amato is a former U.S. Senator from New York. "Last week, freshman Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano laid it on the line for county residents. He told us that the county is...

Editorial: Don't bet on off-reservation casinos in New York (05/03)

"Facing a fiscal crisis immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, state leaders wanted to bank heavily on getting large sums of money from casinos that were going to be operated in the Catskills. That idea...

New York board delays decision on Oneida casino alcohol (04/29)

The New York State Liquor Authority held a meeting on Wednesday to consider a liquor sales arrangement at the Oneida Nation casino. The tribe entered into a partnership with the owners of the Beeches Restaurant....

New York liquor board considers alcohol at Oneida casino (04/28)

The New York State Liquor Authority is considering a liquor sales arrangement at the Oneida Nation casino. The tribe entered into a partnership with the owners of the Beeches Restaurant. The tribe will lease space...

County leader proposes casino site for Shinnecock Nation (04/28)

The Shinnecock Nation is considering another potential gaming site. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano wants the tribe to build a casino next to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. He stressed that talks are in the...

Permit could lead to liquor sales at Oneida Nation casino (04/14)

The Oneida Nation of New York has formed a partnership with a restaurant to serve and sell liquor at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The tribe entered into an agreement with CD Food &...

Shinnecock Nation leader plans to resume push for casino (04/08)

Members of the Shinnecock Nation of New York put Lance Gumbs, a gaming supporter, back on the tribe's board of trustees. Gumbs wants the tribe to open a casino near its reservation in Long...

Judge won't let Seneca Nation intervene in gaming case (03/31)

A federal judge won't let the Seneca Nation intervene in a lawsuit that challenges its off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. In a decision issued yesterday, Judge William Skretny said the tribe waited too long...

Potential Shinnecock gaming sites far from reservation (03/19)

As the Shinnecock Nation of New York heads towards federal recognition, the tribe is looking for potential sites for a casino. The tribe has expressed interest in the Aqueduct Racetrack and Belmont Park Raceway. But...

Seneca Nation still waiting on permanent Buffalo casino (03/17)

The Seneca Nation is waiting for the economy to improve before building a permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, tribal leaders said. The tribe halted work on the $333 million Seneca Buffalo Creek...

Seneca Nation unveils temporary expansion of casino (03/16)

The Seneca Nation of New York unveiled a $9 million expansion of its off-reservation casino in downtown Buffalo. The tribe added 5,300 square-feet to the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino. There will be nearly double the...

Seneca Nation chooses manager of Niagara Falls casino (03/10)

The Seneca Nation named a new general manager of its off-reservation casino in Niagara Falls, New York. Neil Walkoff is a gaming industry veteran with over 16 years of experience. He has worked for casinos...

County looks at possible Shinnecock Nation casino sites (03/04)

With federal recognition on the horizon, the Shinnecock Nation of New York is looking at potential gaming sites and lawmakers in Suffolk County want to help. The county legislature set up a task force to...

Seneca gaming corporation sues Merrill Lynch over $5M (03/02)

Seneca Gaming Corporation, the gaming arm of the Seneca Nation of New York, says it lost a $5 million investment due to bad advice from Merrill Lynch. The corporation claims Merrill Lynch engaged in fraud...

Shinnecock Nation lobbying for casino after recognition (03/01)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York is on the path to federal recognition and it looks like a casino won't be far behind. The tribe has partnered with a group called Gateway Casino Resorts to...

Critic of Seneca gaming reaps benefits from casinos (02/15)

Susan P. Abrams, a member of the Seneca Nation of New York who criticized her tribe for going into gaming, now benefits from the business, The Buffalo News reports. Abrams has received contracts to...

Seneca Nation reports 23 percent rise in gaming profits (02/03)

The Seneca Nation of New York said gaming profits rose 23 percent even though revenues fell.. Seneca Gaming Corporation reported $14.1 million in income for the quarter that ended December 31, 2009. That's up from...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe waits for Obama gaming policy (02/02)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York won't start negotiating a deal for an off-reservation casino until the Obama administration clarifies its gaming policy, The Middletown Times Herald-Record reports. The Bush administration rejected the...

St. Regis Mohawk voters support off-reservation casino (02/01)

Members of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York voted 538-371 in favor of an off-reservation casino in the Catskills. The tribe held a referendum on Saturday to ask members about the project. A...

Opinion: Off-reservation casino bad deal for Mohawk (01/28)

"I read the guest editorial from the chiefs in this past week's Indian Time. The argument was for the Sullivan County casino referendum on Saturday. For those of us who did not keep up, the...

New York lawmaker claims tribes owe millions in fees (01/27)

A New York lawmaker says tribes owe the state $55.9 million in gaming-related fees. Sen. Craig Johnson (D) says the Seneca Nation owes $41 million in security and fingerprinting fees for its two casinos. He...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to vote on off-reservation bid (01/26)

Members of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York go to the polls on Saturday to consider an off-reservation casino. The tribe has held a series of public meetings to discuss the proposed casino...

Seneca gaming corporation extends $50M line of credit (01/21)

The Seneca Nation of New York has extended its credit agreement with KeyBank. Seneca Gaming Corporation will keep its $50 million revolving of credit until December 31, 2011. The terms remain the same as the...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe set for a second vote on casino (01/20)

Members of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York will go to the polls next week to consider an off-reservation casino. In November, tribal members rejected the idea. But the tribe scheduled another vote...

Seneca Nation keeps an eye on gaming in nearby states (01/19)

Gaming developments in Pennsylvania and Ohio could affect the Seneca Nation in New York. According to the tribe's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, about 70 percent of patrons to the Seneca Allegany Casino...

Sen. Gillibrand places Oneida Nation casino in wrong city (01/19)

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) supports on-reservation and off-reservation gaming in New York but she got the location of the Oneida Nation casino wrong in a recent public appearance. Gillibrand said the Turning Stone Resort...

Seneca gaming agency rejects off-reservation partner (01/15)

The Seneca Gaming Authority has refused to issue a license to Rotate Black, a Michigan company that wants to finance an off-reservation casino for the Seneca Nation. The authority said Rotate Black would be an...

Congressman pushes Obama on off-reservation gaming (01/14)

Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-New York) says off-reservation gaming will boost the economy in the Catskills region of New York. The Seneca Nation, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians want...

Seneca Nation gaming corporation elects new chairman (01/14)

Kevin Seneca has been elected chairman of the Seneca Gaming Corp. Seneca is the third person to serve in the post in less than a year. The changes started when Barry Snyder Sr., the president...

Firm backing off-reservation casino sues former CEO (01/08)

Empire Resorts, the company backing an off-reservation casino with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York, is suing former CEO Joseph Bernstein for extortion. Empire claims Bernstein tried demanded a $500,000 bonus, a $500,000...

Editorial: Gaming not the only option for Shinnecocks (01/06)

"More than 200 years late — 31 if you count from the tribe’s petition — the federal government has acknowledged that the Shinnecocks of Southampton, Long Island, are an Indian tribe. Settling that question raises...