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April 14, 2011Law Article: Rights and remedies in tribal casino ventures"Although the steep downturn in the U.S. gaming industry that began in 2008 appears to be easing for the time being, many mid-market gaming companies are still encountering difficulties servicing their debt as consumer spending slowly creeps back. In 2009,...April 5, 2011Seneca Nation won't appeal ruling in off-reservation casino caseThe Seneca Nation of New York won't appeal a decision that bars the tribe from intervening in a lawsuit challenging its its off-reservation casino. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a judge's ruling that said the tribe waited too...March 31, 2011Judge won't issue injunction in Tonkawa Tribe gaming lawsuitA federal judge won't issue a temporary restraining order that a gaming company sought against the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma. Gaughan Gaming started managing the Tonkawa Casino and the Native Lights Casino in 2007. Last September, the tribe ended the...March 29, 20112nd Circuit blocks Seneca Nation from off-reservation lawsuitThe Seneca Nation can't intervene in a lawsuit challenging its its off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Monday. In March 2010, Judge William Skretny ruled that the tribe waited too long to...March 28, 2011United Keetoowah Band running casino amid land status issueIn September 2000, the National Indian Gaming Commission concluded that a casino being operated by the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians was not on Indian land. More than 10 years later, the Keetoowah Cherokee Casino is still up and...March 23, 2011Judge holds hearing for Bay Mills off-reservation casino caseA federal judge promised a quick ruling in a lawsuit that seeks to force the the Bay Mills Indian Community to shut down its off-reservation casino in Michigan. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the state of...Casino company sues Tonkawa Tribe on management contractA gaming company is suing the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma for being ousted from managing the tribe's two casinos. Gaughan Gaming started managing the Tonkawa Casino and the Native Lights Casino in 2007. Last September, the tribe ended the two...March 22, 2011NIGC confirms legality of Poarch Creek Class II bingo machinesElectronic bingo machines operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are legal, the National Indian Gaming Commission said in a letter to Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange. Paper bingo is legal in the state. Therefore, any form of the...February 28, 2011Fort Sill Apache Tribe still waiting on gaming at New Mexico siteThe Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma is still waiting to find out whether it can offer gaming at a site in New Mexico. The tribe offered paper bingo at the Apache Homelands Entertainment Center until National Indian Gaming Commission...February 18, 2011Gaming firm fights lawsuit on Big Sandy Rancheria agreementA Nevada gaming firm is disputing allegations in a lawsuit filed by the Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians in California. The lawsuit claims Brownstone LLC has refused to comply with licensing requirements of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act....February 16, 2011Alabama governor supports crackdown on Poarch Creek bingoAlabama saw a change in leadership at the beginning of the year but top officials are still trying to stop the Poarch Band of Creek Indians from offering electronic bingo machines. Attorney General Luther Strange is asking the National Indian...February 15, 2011State judge orders trial for failed Shingle Springs Band casinoA judge in California has ordered a trial in a lawsuit against the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. Sharp Image Gaming is suing the tribe over a failed gaming deal. Sharp says the tribe violated the agreement by opening...Alabama attorney general targets Poarch Creek bingo gamesAlabama Attorney General Luther Strange is asking the National Indian Gaming Commission to take action against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Strange says the tribe is operating electronic bingo machines in violation of state law. He claims the state...February 11, 2011Native Sun News: NIGC aims to make regulations tribal friendlyThe following story was written and reported by Ernestine Chasing Hawk. All content © Native Sun News. National Indian Gaming Commission visits Rapid City. Commissioner Dan Little, Chairwoman Tracie Stevens, Vice-Chairwoman Steffani Cochran, and Counselor to Chair Lael Echo Hawk....February 4, 2011NIGC still debating response to 2006 gaming regulation court caseIt's been more than four years since the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the National Indian Gaming Commission lacks the authority to regulate Class III games. The Bush administration's response was to ask Congress to "fix" the decision...February 1, 2011Osage Nation submits land-into-trust applications for three casinosThe Osage Nation of Oklahoma has submitted land-into-trust applications for three gaming facilities. The tribe opened the facilities after the National Indian Gaming Commission said any land within the Osage Reservation qualified for gaming. But the 10th Circuit Court...January 27, 2011City hopes to enter arbitration over Fond du Lac gaming paymentThe city of Duluth, Minnesota, says a federal judge has cleared the way for arbitration with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. The city sued the tribe for failing to share revenues from the Fond-du-Luth...January 26, 2011Anti-casino group urges California governor to fight Graton casinoA group that's been fighting the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria wants new California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) to join the battle against the tribe's casino. The Stop the Casino 101 Coalition says Brown shouldn't negotiate a Class III compact...January 19, 2011Bay Mills Indian Community opens bigger off-reservation casinoThe Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan will debut a bigger off-reservation casino on Saturday. The facility in Vanderbilt opened last November. It will close for a couple of days to prepare for the 1,400 square-foot expansion, The Gaylord Herald...January 10, 2011Ho-Chunk Nation agrees to arbitration for electronic poker gameThe Ho-Chunk Nation and the state of Wisconsin are in binding arbitration to determine the legality of an electronic poker game. The tribe installed eight poker machines at Dejope Gaming, a Class II facility, last November. An opinion from the...January 7, 2011Tracie Stevens: NIGC working to improve consultation with tribes"In June 2010, for the first time in two-and-a-half years, the National Indian Gaming Commission is functioning with a fully appointed commission. As the new commission, Vice Chairwoman Steffani Cochran, Associate Commissioner Dan Little and I are embarking on a...January 6, 2011Little Traverse lawsuit cites 'devastating impact' from rival casinoAn off-reservation casino operated by a rival tribe will have a "devastating impact" on the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Chairman Ken Harrington said. Harrington's tribe has sued the Bay Mills Indian Community in hopes of shutting down...January 5, 2011Local businesses see benefit from Bay Mills off-reservation casinoThe Bay Mills Indian Community has angered other tribes and the state of Michigan with its off-reservation casino but some local businesses are welcoming the development. Chris Young has seen an increase in business at his Ugly Bar & Grill....December 9, 2010Analysis: NIGC goes in new direction with tribal consultation plan"n the past year, three new commissioners were appointed to the NIGC and it is apparent that they are intent on reversing the somewhat adversarial relationships the agency has had with tribes in a number of controversial areas. First, the...December 3, 2010Gaming firm that owes Elk Valley Rancheria declares bankruptcyThe Elk Valley Rancheria of California is trying to collect at least $480,000 from a gaming firm that just declared bankruptcy. The tribe loaned the money to Ellis Las Vegas Inc. in 2008. Owner R. Shawn Ellis never repaid the...November 23, 2010New chairman of NIGC promises meaningful dialogue with tribesThe new leader of the National Indian Gaming Commission promises to consult with tribes before making any major decisions. Tracie Stevens, a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, joined the agency in June. She has already put some controversial...November 19, 2010La Jolla Band mum about casino plans with new gaming partnerThe La Jolla Band of Mission Indians want to build a casino on its remote reservation in southern California but details are apparently hard to come by. The tribe has entered into a management agreement with Panther Partners of Florida....October 27, 2010Poarch Creeks dispute state jurisdiction over gaming facilitiesAlabama Gov. Bob Riley (R) can't go after tribal gaming facilities, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians says. The tribe operates Class II machines at casinos on its reservation. Riley claims he has the authority to shut them down because...October 25, 2010Alabama governor aims to close Poarch Creek Class II facilitiesAlabama Gov. Bob Riley (R) says the Poarch Band of Creek Indians can't offer electronic Class II machines. Riley started a task force that closed down all of the non-Indian gaming facilities in the state. Now he's going after the...October 21, 2010Mayor says Ponca Tribe's casino will boost economy in Iowa cityThe leader of Carter Lake, Iowa, welcomes the proposed Ponca Tribe casino. Mayor Russ Kramer said he's tried unsuccessfully to lure businesses to the city. Indian gaming appears to be the only way to spur development, he said. “Speaking for... |
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