Dec
26
2007
There are few states in which Indian gaming is as controversial as in Connecticut -- there, the Mashantucket Pequots and Foxwoods Resort Casino have drawn intense scrutiny and hyperbolic criticism. At the same time, of course, the revenue-sharing provisions of both the Pequots' and the Mohegans' compacts with the state have generated literally billions of dollars in state revenue. Last year, Connecticut's 25 percent take of slot revenue from Foxwoods and the Mohegan Sun amounted to $430 million, nearly 2 percent of annual state revenue. Archive - 2007
December 26th
December 20th
Interesting Article . . . .
Dec
20
2007
Our friend and colleague Kevin Washburn has written an article titled, "The Legacy of Bryan v. Itasca County: How a $147 County Tax Notice Helped Bring Tribes $200 Billion in Indian Gaming Revenue." In the article, Kevin tells the story of Bryan, a U.S. Supreme Court case interpreting the scope of Public Law 280.December 13th
“No Sioux Logo? No Sioux Casinos!” Shirt Sent Wrong Message
Dec
13
2007
As some of you may know, the University of North Dakota (where we work) has as its athletic nickname the “Fighting Sioux.” This nickname, along with an accompanying “Indian-head” logo, have been the object of considerable contention, most recently culminating in a UND lawsuit against the NCAA for its finding that UND’s nickname and logo created a “hostile and abusive” atmosphere on campus. December 3rd
Could Florida Have Negotiated a “Better Deal” With the Seminole? Steve Quoted in November 15th South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Dec
3
2007
The Florida compact agreement continues to generate questions in Florida. Here’s a quote from the November 15th Sun Sentinel:Steven Light, a political scientist and co-director of the Institute for the Study of Tribal Gaming Law and Policy at the University of North Dakota, said the [Seminole] tribe's robust financial health made it less desperate to cut a deal for Class III gambling.
November 26th
Is Industry Growth for Indian Gaming Taking a Downturn?
Nov
26
2007
After a short holiday break, we better get right back to it!After years and years of rapid growth that has outpaced the legalized gambling industry more generally, is Indian gaming revenue heading for a downturn?
According to Lyle Brennan, CEO of Lakes Entertainment, Inc., "Indian gaming is not a growth business." Lakes Entertainment hasn't signed a management deal with a tribal casino in three years.
November 19th
Does the Florida Compact Hold Lessons for Massachusetts? Steve Quoted in Boston Globe
Nov
19
2007
Sunday’s Boston Globe argues that the politics of the recent compact agreement in Florida may hold some lessons for the state of Massachusetts in its consideration of an expansion of legalized gambling – and its consideration of how and whether that expansion will incorporate casino-style gaming operated by the Mashpee Wampanoag.November 14th
Breaking News: Florida and the Seminoles Sign Compact Agreement
Nov
14
2007
Breaking news out of Florida that may signal the end of more than 15 years of negotiations: Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and Seminole Tribal Chairman Mitchell Cypress have signed a tribal-state compact that would allow the tribe to operate Class III games and guarantee the state a massive cut of casino revenue.