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April 12, 2011Judge dismisses lawsuit on Pechanga Band casino agreementA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians in California. The city of Temecula sued to enforce a gaming agreement with the tribe. But Judge Dale S. Fischer said the Class III compact doesn't...April 8, 2011Editorial: Keep pressure to prevent urban casinos in California"In a surprise move, the Richmond City Council voted 5-2 early Wednesday to stop the Point Molate casino project, which would have included a casino, hotel, convention center, ferry terminal parks and housing. What's next: The Guidiville Band of Pomo...April 6, 2011Column: Internet gambling is coming to California soon enough"California voters long ago unleashed the gambling genie, approving the lottery in 1984 and Indian casinos in 2000. But get ready for more. In time, all manner of wagering will become legal over the Internet. No one wants to leave...April 4, 2011Opinion: Internet gambling will bring big revenues to California"In the time it takes you to read this sentence, several hundred thousand people in the United States will have played a hand of poker. They are not gathered around green felt tables in casinos with live dealers and real...April 1, 2011Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake expects approval of compactThe Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake of California expects the Bureau of Indian Affairs will approve its new Class III gaming compact. The tribe started work on the $28 million Running Creek Casino after signing a compact in 2010....Agua Caliente Band makes another round of lay-offs at casinThe Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of California has made another round of lay-offs at one of its casinos. The tribe cut an unspecified number of employees at the Spa Resort Casino. This is the third time since October...March 31, 2011Dry Creek Rancheria reports 7.2 percent dip in casino revenueThe Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California reported a 7.2 percent drop in revenue at the River Rock Casino in the last quarter of 2010. The tribe took in $29.1 million during the quarter. That's down from...Lakes Entertainment takes a big hit on Shingle Springs casinoLakes Entertainment Inc. is taking a big hit on the casino it manages for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians of California. The $530 million Red Hawk Casino opened in December 2008. But the facility has been doing so...March 29, 2011Tribal revenues fund problem gambling program in CaliforniaTribal casinos are funding the state of California's $4 million problem gambling program. Tribes that signed compacts in 1999 contribute a portion of their revenues to the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund. Some of the money is used for the...March 24, 2011California tribes study economic impact of gaming, businessesCalifornia tribes have commissioned a study to determine the economic impact of their casinos and their businesses. The California Nations Indian Gaming Association, the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations and the California Association of Tribal Governments are participating in...Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake negotiates new gaming dealThe Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake negotiated a new Class III gaming compact with California Gov. Jerry Brown (D). The deal replaces one the tribe signed during the Schwarzenegger administration. The Bureau of Indian Affairs rejected it due to revenue-sharing...March 17, 2011California doesn't want to be a party in Pechanga gaming caseThe state of California says it shouldn't be a party in a gaming lawsuit against the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians. The state says the Class III gaming compact requires the state and the tribe to meet in person before...March 14, 2011More tribes in California back bill to legalize Internet poker gamesThe California Online Poker Association, a group representing 29 tribes, and the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, which represents 28 tribes, are supporting SB 40, a bill to legalize Internet poker games. COPA, a coalition that includes non-Indian card clubs,...March 10, 2011City paves way for a final decision on Guidiville Band casino planThe city council in Richmond, California, has paved the way for a final decision on a casino for the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians. The council voted 4-1 to certify the environmental impact statement and environmental impact report for the...March 9, 2011Opinion: California tribes push to legalize Internet poker games"Because of its huge potential market, California is in an unparalleled position. It could legalize intrastate online poker and be assured that there would be enough players — and enough players who would play for varying stakes — to establish...Guidiville Band closer to winning city approval for gaming reportThe city council in Richmond, California, is poised to approve a casino report for the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians, The San Francisco Chronicle reports. The council held public hearings to discuss the environmental impact statement and environmental impact report...March 3, 2011Tribal gaming revenues fell in California for second year in a rowTribal gaming revenues in California fell 5.3 percent in 2009, according to the new Indian Gaming Industry Report. Tribes took in $6.9 billion in 2009, down from $7.3 billion in 2008 and $7.8 billion in 2007. This is the second...March 2, 2011BIA rejects Class III gaming compact for Pinoleville Pomo NationThe Bureau of Indian Affairs has rejected a Class III gaming compact submitted by the Pinoleville Pomo Nation of California. The compact authorized up to 900 slot machines for the tribe. In exchange, the tribe agreed to share 15 percent...February 25, 2011City council holds public hearing on Guidiville Band casino planThe city council in Richmond, California, held a public hearing this week as it decides the fate of a casino for the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians. City leaders will vote whether to accept a draft environmental impact statement and...February 24, 2011California Nations Indian Gaming Association backs Internet billThe California Nations Indian Gaming Association has endorsed Senate Bill 40, a bill to legalize Internet gaming in the state. Tribal leaders debated the issue at CNIGA's annual conference last week. Some said it was critical for tribes to take...February 22, 2011Editorial: County rightly worried about Mishewal Wappo casino"Earlier this month, a contingent of Napa Valley politicians and business people traveled to Washington, D.C. to lobby for legislation to further protect our region against development. Specifically, against the potential development that recognition of a local Native American tribe...February 18, 2011California tribes discuss Internet gaming at annual conferenceInternet gaming was a hot topic at the California Nations Indian Gaming Association conference on Wednesday. CNIGA opposes one bill that would regulate Internet gaming in the state. But it hasn't taken a position on another one that some tribes...Gaming 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, 2011Audit looks into distribution of tribal gaming funds in CaliforniaThe California State Auditor says some local governments aren't distributing tribal gaming revenues properly. Tribes that signed compacts in 1999 pay a share of revenues into the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund. The money then goes to local governments to...Judge sets trial in August in Shingle Springs Band gaming caseA judge in California says the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians must go to trial in August in a gaming case. Judge Patrick Riley rejected the tribe's motion to dismiss the case. The trial is due to start August...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...February 14, 2011Big Sandy Rancheria files lawsuit to break gaming agreementThe Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians in California has filed a lawsuit in federal court against its former gaming partner. The tribe says Brownstone LLC of Nevada has refused to comply with licensing requirements of the Indian Gaming...February 11, 2011North Coast Journal: Blue Lake Rancheria leads in iPad gaming"Maryann Six and Treg Combs leaned back against a cushioned divan at the Blue Lake Casino Saturday night to try their luck at a new software package that turned the iPad on their laps into the gambling equivalent of a...February 8, 2011California tribal group wants state to go 'all in' for Internet gamingThe California Online Poker Association, a group of 21 tribes and non-Indian card clubs, has started the All In For California website to promote Internet gaming. COPA is supporting a bill to legalize Internet poker. SB 40 would require operators...February 3, 2011Column: New California governor will face tough issues on gaming"In his first five weeks as governor, Jerry Brown has been focusing on three issues: the budget mess, the budget mess, and the budget mess. That's good, because the budget with its $25.4 billion deficit certainly is a mess. But... |
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