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Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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Jul
14
2008
This isn't Indian gaming news, but we thought some readers would be interested in what was the biggest illegal gambling case in North Dakota . . . . or at least it was, until a federal court reversed the convictions of the defendants, as well as the forfeiture order of $99 million, based on insufficient evidence.
Read more here.
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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Jun
2
2008
We are sorry to share the sad news that Nelson Westrin passed away last week. He was 61.
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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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.
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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May
30
2007
We just returned from a week-long cruise, where we were reminded of gambling's ubiquitous nature. Bingo, of course, is a mainstay of cruise ship social activities, and this ship also featured an unusually large casino with slots and table games. There was a large group on the ship, traveling compliments of Detroit's Greektown Casino. Also on board with us were not one but two ex-spouses of casino developers.
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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Mar
16
2007
The Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut made headlines when it used casino revenue to acquire a professional sports team last November, when the 1,700-member tribe became the first non-NBA owner of a WNBA team with its $10 million purchase of the Orlando Miracle.
What other tribes are using casino revenue to enter the world of professional sports? Read USA Today's recent coverage here.
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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Mar
2
2007
For some intriguing insights and observations, see Indian Country Today's final installment in its three-part interview with Ernie Stevens, Jr., Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association. Click here. Stevens is a key spokesperson for the industry and for tribes. Keep in mind he represents an interest group –- but one comprised of governments.
Posted by Kathryn and Steve
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Feb
28
2007
In what might come as a surprise to the "average" person asked which states generate the most Indian gaming revenue, economist Alan Meister's influential Indian Gaming Industry Report (see information here) puts revenue generated by the 90 tribal casinos in Oklahoma as fourth in the nation. Tribal gaming revenue increased by 40% in Oklahoma from 2004 to 2005, according to Meister.
