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IRS Records Show Cypress’s Spending Trends
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Documents detail profligate spending by former Miccosukee tribal chairman Billy Cypress (l.), all on the tribe’s tab. In Vegas, he spent $227K in two weeks.
Vol. 8 • No. 34 • August 30, 2010 - Print This Issue
TRIBAL GAMING
Court Case Challenges Tribal Sovereignty for Casinos
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
A case that has been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court may finally allow the courts a chance to weigh in on the issue of tribal sovereignty as it relates to such issues as business contracts and bankruptcy.
Oregon Voters to Decide on Portland Casino
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
The holy grail of casino gaming in Oregon is being debated as taxes and development are an issue. Tribes and bars with video lottery machines are opposed.
California Tribe, City Feud Over Funding
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
A squabble between a southern California city and a casino tribe could have statewide implications for Indian gaming. The casino floor of the Pechanga casino at left.
Creditors Could Get Quarter of a Casino That May Never Be Built
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Creditors who are owed over $100 million by former California developer Kelly Gearhart may get an interest in a scheme to fund a landless tribe’s entrée into Indian gaming.
FireKeepers Pays Loan Early
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
The Michigan casino that opened its doors last August has already paid back a $35 million loan used to buy the casino’s slot machines.
Navajo Gets Funding for 2 New Casinos
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
The Navajo Nation was approved for a $5.3 million dollar loan to develop two new casino properties set to open this year. Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. (l.) signed for the loan.
Tribe and Department of Interior at Odds
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
A Department of the Interior decision to deny the Habematolel Pomo a gaming compact could lead to more serious issues statewide.
Potawatomi Finally Hit by Economy
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
The Milwaukee tribal bingo casino saw its first major downturn from the economy after June’s fiscal year reports came out.
Anti-Casino Group Criticizes Environmental Report
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Opponents of a casino expansion project in Northern California are attacking the environmental impact report issued by the tribe that wants to build it, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.