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October 27, 2009Florida governor hopeful for Seminole compactGov. Charlie Crist (R) remains hopeful that the Florida Legislature will approve a Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. Crist was the first governor in the state's history to come to the table with the tribe. "To me,...October 26, 2009Oklahoma tribes share over $105M in revenuesOklahoma tribes shared over $105 million in gaming revenues with the state during fiscal year 2009, The Muskogee Phoenix reports. The payments represented an increase of 12.7 percent from fiscal year 2008. The numbers have steadily risen since voters approved...Column: Seminole Class III gaming here to stay"Contradiction has colored Florida gambling policy since the 1940s, when scores of South Florida casinos openly flouted state law. Slots jangled. Blackjack flourished. Floozies hung on arms of big bettors. Local cops moonlighted as casino security guards. (``Illegal gambling'' had...October 23, 2009Arizona tribes see another dip in casino revenuesRevenue at tribal casinos fell 9.9 percent in fiscal year that ended June 30, the Arizona Department of Gaming reported. Tribes shared $86.5 million with the state in fiscal year 2009. That's lower than the $96 million they shared in...Column: Seminole Tribe holds cards in gaming war"Welcome to the Fourth Seminole War, which kicked off this week when the Florida Legislature asked for federal help in stopping casino games on the tribe's reservations. There's some sorry history here in Florida's efforts to thwart the Seminoles. President...October 22, 2009Seminole Tribe defends legality of Class III gamesThe Seminole Tribe of Florida is defending its Class III games amid a new attack by a key lawmaker. The tribe offers slot machines and table games at its seven Hard Rock casinos. The games were authorized by a gaming...Column: NIGC to take a 'look' at Seminole gaming"If the state and the Seminoles fail to hammer out a compromise on a gambling compact, what will federal authorities do? That was the multi-million dollar question hanging over the annual Florida Gaming Summit on Tuesday at the Seminole Hard...October 21, 2009NIGC urged to take action against Seminole TribeFlorida House Speaker Larry Cretul is asking the National Indian Gaming Commission to take action against the Seminole Tribe. A letter to NIGC Acting Chair George Skibine says the tribe is engaging in Class III gaming without a valid tribal-state...Seminole gaming executive seeks action on dealThe Seminole Tribe is getting tired of waiting for the Florida Legislature to approve a Class III gaming compact, a top executive said. James F. Allen, the chief executive officer of gaming operations for the tribe, spoke at the Florida...October 19, 2009Seminole Tribe still waiting on gaming compactAfter two rounds of negotiations, the Seminole Tribe is still waiting for the Florida Legislature to approve a Class III gaming compact. The tribe reached a deal with Gov. Charlie Crist (R) by an August 31 deadline. But key lawmakers,...October 7, 2009Big Sandy Band wins 1,650 slot machinesThe Big Sandy Rancheria Band of Western Mono Indians received the largest number of slot machine licenses in the California Gambling Control Commission draw on Monday. The tribe was awarded 1,650 licenses. With 350 slots already in play at the...October 6, 2009California tribes to add 3,548 slot machinesThe California Gambling Control Commission awarded 3,548 slot machine licenses to 11 tribes on Monday. The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, the Big Sandy Band of Western Mono Indians, the Colusa Indian Community, the San Pasqual Band of Mission...October 5, 2009California tribes in line for more slot machinesThe California Gambling Control Commission is issuing licenses for slot machines as part of a tribal-compact lawsuit. A federal judge ordered the agency to issue up to 10,549 new licenses. But it appears only a small portion will be awarded...October 2, 2009California agency to issue more slot licensesThe California Gambling Control Commission has been ordered to issue licenses for up to 10,549 slot machines as part of a tribal compact lawsuit. Tribes will have to pay $1,250 for each slot license. The San Pasqual Band of Mission...October 1, 2009Oregon group drops tribal casino smoking bidThe American Lung Association of Oregon has dropped an effort to force tribal casinos to ban smoking. An attorney wrote Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) on behalf of the group last month to push for the ban. But the group says...Pokagon Band to share $6.2M in casino fundsThe Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan will share $6.2 million in gaming revenues this year, an increase from last year. The tribe shares 2 percent of annual net electronic gaming revenues with local communities. The money indicates the...September 29, 2009Florida Gaming Summit set at Seminole casinoThe fifth annual Florida Gaming Summit takes place October 19-20 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Topics of discussion include the controversial Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. One of the keynote speakers...Editorial: Negotiate deal for Shinnecock casino"The construction of a casino is far from the only issue in the Shinnecock Indian Nation's long quest for federal recognition. But it may be the most complex one, and the one with the most economic ramifications for the Island....September 24, 2009Editorial: Milking the Seminole Tribe casino cow"Gov. Crist wants a special session to get the Legislature to ratify a new gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe. Under the terms of the proposed compact, the state would get a nice cut of the tribe's action; an estimated...Pauma Band sues to invalidate gaming compactThe Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians is accusing California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) of tricking the tribe into signing a gaming compact. The 2004 agreement allowed the tribe to operate more slot machines in exchange for sharing more revenues with...September 23, 2009Lawmaker won't call hearing on Seminole dealA key lawmaker won't be calling a hearing on a Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The hearing was scheduled for October 5. But Rep. Bill Galvano (R), who chairs the Select Committee on Seminole Indian...Opinion: Smoking, sovereignty at tribal casinos"When you pull up to the gas pumps at the Grand Ronde Station outside the Spirit Mountain Casino, there's a surprise: You can pump your own gas. This exception to Oregon's ban on self service gasoline exists because the Grand...September 22, 2009Florida governor defends Seminole gaming pactFlorida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) is defending a Class III gaming compact he signed with the Seminole Tribe, citing the increased payments that will be made to the state. Crist's top aide said the tribe agreed to share nearly $6.8...Oklahoma tribes sharing more gaming revenuesOklahoma tribes are sharing more gaming revenues with the state, according to the Office of State Finance. In fiscal year 2009, tribes contributed $106 million to the state, a record amount. The growth came despite a 10 percent drop in...September 21, 2009Lawmaker urges rejection of Seminole compactA key lawmaker is recommending the Florida Legislature reject a proposed Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. Rep. Bill Galvano (R) said the state gives up too much in the deal. He wants non-Indian racetracks to be...September 18, 2009Oregon group targets smoking at tribal casinosThe American Lung Association of Oregon is asking Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) to renegotiate the tribal-state compact to ban smoking at Indian gaming facilities. The state's indoor smoking ban went into effect on June 1. The group says tribal casinos...September 16, 2009Editorial: More voices on Nottawaseppi board"Last month's opening of FireKeepers Casino created the potential for new revenue for area governments - and possible conflict about how that money would be disbursed. But at least one political issue has been resolved with the finalization of a...September 15, 2009Nottawaseppi Huron Band amends casino dealThe Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians Indians signed an amended Class III gaming compact with Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D). The new agreement lowers the tribe's revenue-sharing rate. In 2009 and 2010, the tribe will share 4 percent...September 14, 2009Editorial: Don't rush to approve Seminole deal"The president of Florida’s Senate showed this week that deliberation and due diligence are still valued by some leaders of state government. Jeff Atwater, a Republican from Palm Beach County, e-mailed senators on Thursday, advising that two proposals — one...September 11, 2009Top lawmaker voices doubts on Seminole dealIt looks like the Seminole Tribe of Florida might have to wait for legislative approval of its Class III gaming compact. The tribe and Gov. Gov. Charlie Crist (R) met an August 31 deadline to reach a deal. 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