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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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