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October 27th

Slots Come to Florida

Posted by Kathryn and Steve | Filed under:
Oct 27 2006
Florida's first state-approved slot machines will begin operation in December at two commercial racetracks in Broward County -- just in time for the holidays. The slots are the result of a 2004 change in Florida's state constitution. The state will get a 50% cut of the gross slot revenue, and each site is limited to 1,500 machines as well as a 16-hour day.

October 24th

Strange Bedfellows in South Dakota

Posted by Kathryn and Steve | Filed under:
Oct 24 2006
Thread: Indian Gaming in the News

October 21st

Off-Reservation Gaming in Mississippi

Posted by Kathryn and Steve | Filed under:
Oct 21 2006
In 1990, voters in Jackson County, Mississippi rejected legalized gambling. Now, the Mississippi Press reports on October 16th that the Mississippi Band of Choctaws are asking Jackson County voters to consider allowing an off-reservation tribal casino under IGRA's "best interests" exception.

October 18th

Why Not the Wyandotte?

Posted by Kathryn and Steve | Filed under:
Oct 18 2006
The National Indian Gaming Commission and the Justice Department have filed a notice of appeal from a district court decision regarding the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma's efforts to open a casino in Kansas City, Kansas.

October 14th

Back from Oklahoma

Posted by Kathryn and Steve | Filed under:
Oct 14 2006
What an interesting time we had in Oklahoma. We gave a talk on the compromises inherent to the law and politics of Indian gaming.

Everyone was exceptionally friendly, and we had a tremendous audience for our lecture and follow-up questions. We always enjoy the chance to get out to different communities and talk about the complicated questions raised by tribal gaming.

October 6th

Oklahoma, Here We Come!

Posted by Kathryn and Steve | Filed under:
Oct 6 2006
We’re off to Ada, Oklahoma, to deliver the 2006 Lou Watkins Endowed Lectureship at East Central University. It’s an honor and a privilege to be asked to speak to an audience who undoubtedly is well versed in the complexities of Indian gaming law and policy.