Casino Helps Revival of California City

The presence of one of the largest Indian casinos, Graton Resort & Casino, in the country may have helped jump-start a recovery at the California town Rohnert Park.

Published January 13, 2014

New York Senator: Cayugas “Robbing Taxpayers”

New York state Senator Michael Nozzolio (l.) says that by failing to pay property taxes, the Cayuga Indians are causing a $1.7 million budget deficit in his district.

Published January 13, 2014

Ojibwe Plan $10 Million Resort Rehab

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians announced it will invest $10 million to upgrade Eddy's Lake Mille Lacs Resort in Onamia, Minnesota. The band owns the Grand Casino...

Published January 13, 2014

San Carlos Apaches Announce Casino

The San Carlos Apaches will build the $30 million Apache Sky Casino on its reservation near Dudleyville, expected to open in April 2015, tribal officials announced. The tribe owns...

Published January 13, 2014

Grand Canyon Skywalk Lawsuit Heads to Court

The convoluted legal wrangles between the Hualapai tribe and its partners in the Grand Canyon Skywalk venture will meet in court in April.

Published January 13, 2014

Tribal Liaison a Boon for Oklahoma

Some Oklahoma Indians resisted working with the state government through a tribal liaison. But Jacque Hensley (l.) seems to be making a difference.

Published January 13, 2014

Oneida Expansions, Renovations On Track

Officials of the Oneida Tribe in Wisconsin said it will complete $28 million in renovation and expansion projects this spring. The Ashwaubenon property will add a smoke-free gaming area...

Published January 13, 2014

Massachusetts Tribe Wins BIA OK on Compact

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe got approval from the Interior Department on its recent compact with the state of Massachusetts, freeing it to begin pursuit of a state gaming license...

Published January 6, 2014

Walker May Further Delay Kenosha Casino Decision

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (l.) may delay his decision on the Menominee tribe's proposed $800 million off-reservation casino in Kenosha until after the 2014 elections. Walker is running for...

Published January 6, 2014

Choctaws Refinancing Pearl River Upgrades

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indian will borrow $145 million and spend $88.1 million to reopen the Golden Moon Hotel & Casino (l.), renovate the Silver Star Hotel &...

Published January 6, 2014

Californians to Vote on ‘Reservation Shopping’

The battle over off-reservation casinos, a practice called “reservation shopping” by critics, will be brought to the center stage of the Golden State when California voters are asked to...

Published January 6, 2014

New Mexico Legislature Gets Navajo Compact

The New Mexico legislature will have 30 days beginning January 21 to decide whether to approve of a gaming compact with the Navajo Nation submitted last year by Governor...

Published January 6, 2014

Catawbas To Open Bingo Hall

The Catawba Indian Nation, which has applied for off-reservation status for a North Carolina tract, will open a second high-stakes bingo hall in Rock Hill, South Carolina by early...

Published January 6, 2014

Elections Board Questions Stockman Donations

After U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman (l.) of Texas introduced a bill allowing the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to open a casino, he received $40,000 in donations. Now the Federal Election Commission...

Published January 6, 2014

BIA Begins Trust Process for California Tribe

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has begun to process an application to put land into trust by California’s Wilton Rancheria with environmental review.

Published January 6, 2014

House Asked To Investigate Poarch Band

Former U.S. Rep. Richard Pombo said he'll ask a House committee to investigate the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for tax fraud. The Poarch built the recently reopened Wind...

Published January 6, 2014

Stockbridge-Munsee Join Cayuga Complaint

Two tribes have joined forces to oppose the Oneida Indian Nation’s 10-county monopoly on gaming in central New York State. The Stockbridge-Munsee and the Cayugas are opposing the deal....

Published January 6, 2014

Duluth May Reclaim Casino Revenue

A U.S. District Court judge denied the U.S. Department of Justice's motion to dismiss Duluth's lawsuit against the Fond du Lac tribe. The city sued the tribe—and could reclaim...

Published January 6, 2014

California Tribe Proposes Small Casino

The casino that the Karuk Tribe proposes in California near the Oregon border is small but controversial.

Published January 6, 2014

Mohegans Invest Heavily in Catskills

The Mohegan tribe is partnering with Westchester developer Louis Cappelli to pursue a possible casino expansion in New York state at the former Concord site (l.).

Published January 6, 2014