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Frank Courting Tribal Support For Legislative Push
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- If tribal leaders reach a consensus on internet gambling next month, their agreement may help determine whether Congress acts this year to overturn the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006.
Casinos given poor grade in new poll results
(CONNECTICUT) -- While most Americans have a favorable impression of the nation's best-known gambling meccas, a majority of those with an opinion on the subject think casinos hurt local communities, according to a new national survey.
Economist: State Could Support 8 More Casinos
(FLORIDA) -- Are cash-strapped Florida lawmakers ready to roll the dice on Las Vegas-style gambling resorts — or is it just a bluff? With gaming negotiations between the state and the Seminole Tribe still at an impasse, a House committee looking for an edge explored another option Thursday: full-scale "integrated destination" convention and resort casinos like those in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
Florida lawmakers reluctant to gamble on the Sands Casino offer
(FLORIDA) -- Florida won't be entertaining bids from the Las Vegas Sands to build a resort-style casino anytime soon, the chairman of the House gambling committee said Thursday.
Economist: Auctioning casino licenses could bring $2.3 billion extra annually
(FLORIDA) -- Legislative economist Amy Baker told the House Committee on Seminole Indian Compact Review that if the state were willing to auction off licenses for eight new casinos in Florida, the state could draw between $2.3 billion and $1.5 billion in additional money a year, over and above what it could make from an Indian gaming compact.
In Tallahassee today, gaming, gaming, gaming
(FLORIDA) -- Gambling talks continue in the Legislature on Thursday, as the House committee charged with drafting a gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida considers the impact of Vegas-style casinos on the Sunshine State's tourism industry and economy.
Panel hears what it will take to bring gambling revenue to Florida without Seminole deal
(FLORIDA) -- Auctioning off eight licenses to operate Las Vegas-style casinos could produce $2.3 billion in upfront revenue for Florida — more than triple the state’s cut under the next most lucrative proposal, the Legislature’s top economist told a House gambling panel Thursday.
Glendale gets court win in fight to block tribal casino
(ARIZONA) -- A piece of land critical to a southern Arizona tribe's plan to build a casino in the City of Glendale will remain under the city's jurisdiction.
Judge sides with Glendale in Indian casino case
(ARIZONA) -- A judge has sided with the City of Glendale in a dispute over a portion of the land on which a southern Arizona Indian tribe wants to build a casino.
Glendale wins round 1 in casino battle
(ARIZONA) -- The city of Glendale won a round in its battle with the Tohono O’odham Nation tribe over a proposed $500 million casino and resort west of Phoenix.
Gambling experts question online poker, an idea promoted by Inland tribe
(CALIFORNIA) -- Compulsive gambling experts had a ready opinion Thursday on whether California should legalize online poker to raise money along the lines of what an Inland tribe proposes: Bad idea.
OP/ED: Tribal casino: The whole truth
(CALIFORNIA) -- The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria’s guest commentary in the Argus-Courier March 4 talks about how pointless, useless and maybe even ridiculous it is to allow the residents of Sonoma County the opportunity to voice their opinion on tribal casino projects.
Thunder Valley is hiring to staff expansion
(CALIFORNIA) -- Thunder Valley Casino Resort, northeast of Sacramento near Lincoln and Roseville, is accepting applications for 600 new employees for its hotel and gambling expansion that should be complete by July.
15 groups spent $1 billion to sway policy
(CALIFORNIA) -- The California Teachers Association spent $211.8 million - more than any other special interest group - over the past decade to influence state voters and politicians, according to a state report released Wednesday.
POLITICS: Special Interests Spent $1 Billion (With a B) to Shape Policy in California
(CALIFORNIA) -- Fifteen special interest groups have spent more than $1 billion in the last decade to influence California lawmakers and voters, the state's watchdog agency said Wednesday.
1934 may be key to Oneida Indian Nation land trust suit
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- After a Supreme Court ruling decided only Native American tribes federally recognized before the inception of the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act are eligible to put land into trust, there have been reports that Department of Interior Secretary Kenneth Salazar may attempt to bypass that ruling.
Tribes Push for Competing Casino Measure
(MAINE) -- Maine's Indian tribes told members of a legislative policy committee that their gambling requests must be included in any statewide vote on a proposed casino in Oxford County.
Passamaquoddy tout gaming plan / Tribe wants spot on statewide ballot
(MAINE) -- Leaders of the Passamaquoddy Tribe sketched out their proposal Thursday for a November ballot question that would seek voter approval for gambling facilities in eastern and western Maine as well as table games at Hollywood Slots in Bangor.
Strange says King took gambling campaign money
(ALABAMA) -- Attorney General Troy King's opponent in the Republican primary has accused King of taking at least $190,000 in campaign contributrions from gambling interests, including casino operators and slot machine manufaturers.
VictoryLand reopens, Task Force slowed down
(ALABAMA) -- Rumors VictoryLand was going to reopen surfaced the middle of last week. By Friday (March 5) rumors became reality as hundreds of patrons resumed playing many of the 6,400 electronic bingo machines at the entertainment center in Shorter.
Electronic Bingo Bill Blocked By Alabama Senate
(ALABAMA) -- Alabama state Democratic Sen Roger Bedford failed by three votes in his attempt to get the Senate to allow a full debate on his proposed constitutional amendment for taxing, regulating and expanding electronic bingo casinos.
BROADCAST: Racino Legislation Put On Hold
(MINNESOTA) -- Legislation to add slot machines at Minnesota's two race tracks is on hold for now, but supporters vow To revive the bill later.
Proposed racino legislation would put 1500 slots at Running Aces
(MINNESOTA) -- Racino legislation that would put 1500 slot machines at Running Aces Harness Park in Columbus was tabled in a Senate committee today (Wednesday, March 10).
Slot machines at Running Aces would hurt Indian casinos, tribe says
(MINNESOTA) -- Don’t look for slot machines at Running Aces Harness Park anytime soon. Racino legislation that would put 1500 slot machines at Running Aces in Columbus was tabled in a Senate committee on Wednesday, March 10.
White Earth chairwoman gives 'State of the Tribe address'
(MINNESOTA) -- The recession has not spared the White Earth Reservation, or the 2,000-some tribal employees there, including those that work at the Shooting Star Casino.
Route 66 Casino gets major facelift
(NEW MEXICO) -- A new restaurant, live music stage, casino lounge, 200 brand new slots and a new non-smoking casino section are all part of Laguna's new Route 66 Casino Hotel coming this summer. A variety of new and exciting products and services will be introduced over the next several months.
Community, tribe gather to celebrate new ballroom
(WASHINGTON) -- An impressive outpouring of support was shown for the Puyallup Tribe, as members of the business community gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new Emerald Queen Casino (EQC) Ballroom in Fife on Feb. 25.
Mashantuckets' Little nominated for federal board
(CONNECTICUT) -- Daniel Little, manager of national governmental affairs for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, has been nominated for appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission.
Southern California Tribe donates $250,000 to memorialize Native American Veterans
(CALIFORNIA) -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced that it is donating $250,000 to the Riverside National Cemetery Memorial & Monuments Committee for the design and construction of a monument honoring the contributions of Native American Veterans and Servicemen & Women in the Armed Forces.
CONCERT: Crooner king Tony Bennett extends his reign with Inland show
(CALIFORNIA) -- He's still the king. Tony Bennett, whose hits include "If I Ruled the World," ruled Rancho Mirage on Thursday in a sold-out concert at Agua Caliente Casino.
San Diego casino dining
(CALIFORNIA) -- Starting in September 2009 the Union-Tribune Food staff began reviewing the dining options at area casinos.
Pechanga’s Seafood Grotto: Answering the call
(CALIFORNIA) -- Every couple of weeks, I drive past the exit on I-15 for the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula. The gambler in me is always a little tempted to hit the video poker machines. The foodie in me wants to stop in at one of my favorite fish joints, Pechanga’s Seafood Grotto.
Police charge man in theft from MGM Grand casino
(CONNECTICUT) -- A Massachusetts man was charged with third-degree larceny Thursday after police said he filled two bags with numerous items from a casino hotel room.
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