Description
According to the official reports, the Gun Lake Casino will double its size when it completes a $76M expansion. In 2017 nearly 73,000 square feet of space will be added to the existing miles. Such project includes a new gambling room and lounge.
«Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma plans to launch gambling website after ruling»
The Oklahoma-based tribe is going to launch an international gambling site. It will allow players to take part in casino games in real time. This case depends on an arbitrator's decision whether it violates state or federal laws.
The Seneca Nation starts to expand its casino in Buffalo. It aims to add additional gambling, restaurant and retail space. A big portion of its revenues goes to the state and local communities.
«Feds designate reservation for Mashpee Wampanoag as they plan for resort casino»
The official government proclaimed that Mashpee Wampanoag lands are a reservation. The official representatives of the tribe announced that this statement proves the rebirths of their nation. The Mashpee also intends to establish a new casino and get a casino license.
February 24, 2016, P18 «Connecticut’s tribes say they haven’t chosen casino site yet»
This source informs that Indian tribes haven’t already chosen a site for their new casino near the Massachusetts. The representative of the tribe plans to work with the official authority to address concerns about this problem. The Massachusetts and Mohegans plan to build a third casino to increase a competition in comparison to a planned casino in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The official government has reported that the aim of the Spokane Tribe to build an off-reservation casino in Airway Heights doesn’t harm the community and aims to protect the interests of the tribe. Gov. Jay Inslee reported that his project will create new jobs and increased wages and taxes. The last casino was approved in 1998 in Airway Heights too.
The Mashantucket Western Pequot Tribal Nation reservation and the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation reservation are recognized by federal authorities. The Eastern Pequots aimed to build a casino and develop economically. But Malloy was believed to use an opposition to block their economic development.
The Fond du Lac Band and the city of Duluth have concluded an agreement that can end a dispute over revenue from the Fond-du-Luth Casino. The Fond du Lac Band is obliged to pay money to the city to cover services provided to the casino that is 19 percent of casino revenue. However, the band stopped to pay money and the legal battle was arranged.
«Tribes find opposition to gambling barrier to federal recognition»
Nearly 14 states practice tribal recognition that allows a tribe to act as a sovereign nation. From the other point of view, this process pits tribes against one another. Federal recognition also has benefits, tribes can apply for programs and services, and provide education findings.
March 31, 2016, P. 18 «Florida Legislature rejects $3 billion gambling deal»
The Florida Legislature rejects $3 billion gambling deal because the Florida House didn’t consider a gambling bill. The Seminole Tribe promised to arrange new jobs is the deal was approved. The bill would allow slot machines to be added and dog and horse track across the state.
March 31, 2016, P. 18 «Tribe planning casino buys land from school district»
A tribe that plans a casino purchased 120 acres of land that belonged to a school district. It applied to the federal government to build a casino. Nowadays the tribe explores how to properly use the property and expects to finalize a use in 2-3 months.
March 25, 2016, P. 18 «Pokagon Potawatomi expanding casino in Michigan»
A tribe plans to expand a casino and add nearly 2,700 square feet to the existing land. There will be an exclusive entrance and new parking spaces. The construction is expected to finish in 2016.
