Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Ariz
(FLORIDA) -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida (Tribe) seeks (1) a writ of certiorari to review a nonfinal order of the trial court continuing the hearing on the Tribe's motion to dismiss a wrongful death action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and allowing Victoria Velasquez, as the "presumptive personal representative" of the estate of Roselindo Velasquez, (1) to conduct discovery on jurisdictional issues and (2) a writ of prohibition barring further proceedings by Velasquez and the trial court.
Barbour asks EPA to halt Jones casino
(MISSISSIPPI) -- The Tribe has adopted a new wastewater treatment system for the new casino in Jones County at the recommendation of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, officials said.
OP/ED: Mississippi should support the slots
(MISSISSIPPI) -- In June, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) announced plans to build a new casino in Sandersville in Jones County. The 27,000-square-foot casino, which is expected to cost $18 million to build, will boast between 500 and 700 slot machines as well as a snack shop
Fall River Redevelopment Authority reappoints FROED
(MASSACHUSETTS) -- The status quo remains for staffing the Redevelopment Authority. The authority voted 4-0 Tuesday to retain the Fall River Office of Economic Development for the next three years instead of a Westport commercial real estate firm that bid less but included a sales commission contingency.
Casino committee to see how tribe’s proposal proceeds
(OREGON) -- Without any recent contact or information from the Burns Paiute Tribe about a proposed off-reservation destination resort to include gaming, the Malheur County Casino Committee will be watching to see where and how far the plans will go while continuing to research possible impacts on the area and the process of establishing a gaming facility.
Women claim tribes won’t enforce child support
(CALIFORNIA) -- When Christina Brown got together with her soon-to-be ex-husband in the early 1990s, they were poor. But he’s a member of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians. When the tribe’s casino opened up a few years later, the checks started rolling in, around $20,000 a month.
Tribal judge rejects casino appeal
(MISSISSIPPI) -- Proponents of a referendum on the proposed Choctaw casino in Jones County say they may take their case to the Choctaw Supreme Court after a judge ruled last week that the Tribal Election Committee did not violate the Tribe's constitution or laws in denying their application.
Mohegan Sun in talks to buy land for Mass. casino
(MASSACHUSETTS) -- Mohegan Sun is negotiating to buy Massachusetts land on which it would build a $600 million casino, a project that executives and municipal leaders hope gets the green light by the end of this month.
Smoking access divides casino patrons
(FLORIDA) -- One casino boasts that it is endorsed by the American Lung Association. Its main competitor has so much smoke that patrons sometimes wear surgical masks. Guess which one is making the most money?
Philly Foxwoods Might be Years Away
(PHILADELPHIA) -- In about three weeks, SugarHouse Casino will open in Philadelphia. This opening, 45 months after initial selection of Pennsylvania casinos, reinforces the unfortunate fact that the second Philadelphia casino, Foxwoods, remains years away.
Tensions Rise as Senecas Stop Casino Payments to NY State
(NEW YORK) -- The Seneca Nation of Indians says it will withhold exclusivity payments, estimated at 64 million dollars annually, due New York State from its casino operations. The move is the latest in a series of actions between the state and the Senecas over taxation and revenue collection.
Judge OKs ballot argument against Richmond casino
(CALIFORNIA) -- A Contra Costa County judge has upheld a ballot argument against a proposed Las Vegas-style casino in Richmond. Superior Court Judge Barry Baskin said Monday the statements made by opponents of the casino are not false or misleading.
Seneca leaders vote to withhold payments to state
(NEW YORK) -- Seneca Nation of Indians tribal leaders voted Monday night to withhold future exclusivity payments to New York State, claiming the state has violated terms of the 2001 Gaming Compact that allowed the nation to build Class III casinos.
OP/ED: It's about jobs / Lawmakers should approve casino compact
(MICHIGAN) -- What part of economic development don’t Michigan legislators understand? The unsuccessful attempt last week to discharge a resolution from committee concerning a tribal casino proposed for Muskegon, proves lawmakers have a better understanding of politics than job creation.
Alcohol served on Choctaw Casino floor
(OKLAHOMA) -- A major change happening on the Choctaw Casino floor, nearly six months in the making. At the grand opening in February 2010, you couldn’t even get a drink inside. But the casino has come a long way since then, and now they’ve added alcohol to the casino floor.
Seneca Nation to Withhold NYS Casino Payments
(NEW YORK) -- The Seneca Nation of Indians will withhold future revenue-sharing payments to New York State from its three Western New York casinos, Tribal Council members voted on Monday.
Letter: Country Crossing is no Branson
(ALABAMA) -- Many people have an incorrect definition of gambling. Gambling, which supporters hide with the word “gaming,” is a risk in which there is no overall benefit to the participating parties.
Californian Casinos Step Up Attack On Poker Players Alliance
(CALIFORNIA) -- Californian Casinos Step Up Attack On Poker Players AllianceThis week, the Commerce Casino caused outrage amongst members of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) after it’s revelation that it was against any federal licensing of online poker.
California poker bill raises stakes
(CALIFORNIA) -- A roiling dispute over control of the unregulated world of Internet gambling has divided poker enthusiasts, casino operators and legislators.
Forgery not among charges in slot machine case
(CALIFORNIA) -- The Mendocino County District Attorney's Office isn't charging any of the seven people allegedly involved in a slot machine embezzlement scam at Sho-Ka-Wah Casino with forgery, Assistant DA Beth Norman said Friday, despite evidence that the signature of one of the women initially thought to be involved may have been forged.
California Will Lose If Frank Bill Is Passed
(CALIFORNIA) -- Concerned that card players have been misled by special interest groups receiving funds from illegal offshore gaming operators, Commerce Casino board members Tom Malkasian and Haig Papaian issued the following statement today to outline Commerce’s position on Internet poker legislation.
Gamblers Take To The Streets In Alabama In Support Of Bingo Halls
(ALABAMA) -- Governor Robert Riley has not made many friends with what some consider to be vicious attacks on the gambling industry in Alabama over the past year. Hundreds of people took to the streets on Saturday to voice their displeasure over the governor shutting down their bingo halls.
Judge denies vote on Jones County casino
(MISSISSIPPI) -- The construction of a casino in the Bogue Homa Community near Sandersville will continue as planned. Judge Jeffrey Webb of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Court denied a petition Friday for a “Writ of Mandus” to certify a referendum election on the casino.
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