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August 28, 2008California bill bans electronic bingo machinesThe California Assembly passed a bill on Wednesday to ban electronic bingo machines at churches and charities. The California Tribal Business Alliance, which consist of six tribes represented by the same attorney, is pushing SB 1369. The tribe say...GamblingResort.com checks out California casinos"Any time the crew can hit the road and get away from the stressful environs of Los Angeles is time well spent. Departing from Long Beach by car and first driving over the never-ending “Grapevine” of Interstate 5, these travelers...August 26, 2008Judge invalidates Scotts Valley casino agreementA judge in California has invalidated a casino agreement between the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians and the city of Richmond. The tribe agreed to pay $335 million over 20 years for emergency services, roadwork and other impacts of...August 25, 2008Rookie Gambler: Five tribal casinos in one night"I had seen the casinos numerous times, rising into Sunday-morning skies, but I had never seen their neon against the dark hillsides on a Saturday night, never mind from a seat at one of their tables. Sure, I blew...Editorial: Veto expansion of bingo in California"Every session of the Legislature offers several examples of some big interest groups ganging up to kick the stuffing out of a smaller interest group. In this session, the premier example centers on the seemingly innocuous game of bingo. The...August 22, 2008Editorial: Meaningless promise from Graton Rancheria"When it comes to the proposed mega-casino in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County supervisors certainly can talk the talk. Unfortunately, they talk the talk of opposition, but quickly turn their backs and walk the other way. The five supervisors all claim...August 20, 2008Small charities question California bingo dealSmall charities won't benefit from a bill that expands bingo operations, the California Charity Bingo Association said. The bill allows charities and churches to offer bigger bingo games and run games simultaneously at multiple sites. Electronic bingo machines would...Barona casino donates gas to Meals on WheelsThe Barona Band of Mission Indians donated a 4,000-gallon tanker of gas to Meals on Wheels as part of a promotion at the Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino. The donation enables Meals on Wheels to deliver food to...August 19, 2008Deal reached on bingo expansion in CaliforniaCalifornia churches and charities will be able to expand their bingo games under a compromise announced on Monday. The deal allows churches and charities to hold bigger games with bigger prizes But they won't be able to offer electronic Class...August 18, 2008Kate Spilde: Gaming tribes share the jackpot"Millions of dollars a year in gaming revenue are spent by county Indian tribes on hundreds of charitable organizations and causes that benefit a wide segment of San Diego’s population. Schools, chambers of commerce and groups that serve the...Pechanga Chair: California tribes boost state"Public discussion of Indian gaming has become a common part of California’s politics. Each election, it seems, Indian gaming issues are pushed front and center by one group or another. In the latest of these elections, Californians voted overwhelmingly in...August 15, 2008California tribes and charities fight over bingoSome California tribes are warning of casinos on every corner if charities are allowed to operate electronic bingo machines. The California Tribal Business Alliance says some charity bingo halls are offering games that don't comply with state law. The devices...Dry Creek Band reports drop in gaming revenuesThe Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians is reporting a slight drop in gaming revenues amid the downturn in the national economy. Revenues at the River Rock Casino were $33.7 million in the quarter that ended June 30. That's down...August 14, 2008No vote on Graton Rancheria casino for nowSupervisors in Sonoma County, California, missed a deadline to put an advisory vote on the Graton Rancheria casino on the November ballot. But the county could put the issue on another ballot if an anti-gaming bill passes the state Legislature....August 12, 2008Sycuan Band's liquor license sees oppositionThe Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians faces opposition to its application to serve liquor at the Sycuan Resort The tribe is the only one in San Diego County without a liquor license. A prior application was rejected in 1993 over...August 11, 2008Q&A: Lawyer Howard Dickstein on Indian gamingThe Sacramento Bee interviews Howard Dickstein, an attorney who represents a small group of tribes in California, about Indian gaming issues in the state. Q: "Two major casino tribes, Viejas and Pechanga, recently announced layoffs amid a weakening economy. Is...Three California tribes share $65.1M with stateIn just four months, three tribes have contributed $65.1 million in gaming revenues to the state of California. The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians signed new...August 8, 2008California churches to urge boycott of casinosCatholic churches and charities say they are ready to boycott tribal casinos over a gaming dispute. The churches and charities want to be able to offer a new form of paper bingo. Tribes say the game would turn nonprofit operations...NIGC visits Soboba casino amid violence fearsThe National Indian Gaming Commission inspected the casino owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians in California on Thursday. The visit was described as routine though it comes amid fears of violence on the reservation. Three tribal members were...August 7, 2008North Fork Chair: Casino to boost area economy"The North Fork Rancheria has worked in a partnership with local, state and federal entities to bring jobs and economic opportunity to our region through a proposed casino resort project. At the local level, every Madera jurisdiction has joined our...California county approves $38M Pauma Band dealThe board of supervisors in San Diego County, California, approved a $38 million deal with the Pauma Band of Mission Indians. The tribe has agreed to pay $25.5 million for numerous road improvements around its new $300 million Pauma Casino....August 6, 2008BIA reviews status of Sycuan Band's compactCan the Bureau of Indian Affairs rescind a Class III gaming compact that has already been published in the Federal Register? That's the question being considered with respect to the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians of California. The state submitted...California county rejects gaming referendumThe board of supervisors in Butte County, California, won't schedule a voter referendum on Indian gaming due to lack of support. Supervisors instead decide to hold a hearing to address the impacts of gaming. The hearing is tentatively set for...August 5, 2008San Pasqual Band seeks to assure gaming investorsThe company that runs the casino owned by the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians is seeking to reassure investors. The tribe is going through a leadership crisis but the San Pasqual Casino Development Group is "100 percent confident" that...California county weighs gaming referendumSupervisors in Butte County, California, are considering a referendum that asks voters about future tribal casinos. The county is suing the National Indian Gaming Commission in hopes of blocking the Mechoopda Tribe from building a casino. The county is already...August 4, 2008Morongo Band goes back to basics with casinoAfter trying to lure a younger crowd to its casino, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians is focusing on its core customers. The tribe debuted a $250 million expansion of the Morongo Casino Resort in late 2004. With flashy...Editorial: California lawmakers gamble jobs away"There were so many influential state legislators at the party celebrating the expansion of the Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino the other night in Coarsegold that they could have solved the state's budget mess in between cocktails and gambling. Instead,...Editorial: Gambling on gambling is a big gamble"Gambling on gambling is a big gamble. So it is more than a little alarming that gambling is such a big part pf Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan to close the state's $15.2 billion budget gap. As luck would have it,...August 1, 2008Three California tribes share $64.9M with stateThree California tribes whose Class III gaming compacts were approved by state voters in February have contributed $64.9 million to the state. The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has given the largest amount so far. The tribe shared $30.8...July 31, 2008Pechanga Band makes $30.8M payment to stateThe Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians made a $30.8 million compact payment to the state of California on Wednesday. The tribe's Class III compact was approved by voters in February. It allows the tribe to add more slot machines in... |
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