Federal Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson of U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia heard arguments by lawyers representing the U.S. Department of the Interior and local casino opposition group Citizens Exposing Truth About Casinos in August, but has yet to make a ruling on the case.
Another lawsuit brought by a different anti-casino group questioning the legality of four gaming compacts signed by then-Gov. John Engler in 1998 also will be heard by the Michigan Supreme Court on March 11. Read the full story at Battle Creek Enquirer
A tale of four tribes - 2004-02-28 It's just a matter of time before Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun face additional competition. But how much time is anyone's guess.
Two separate groups of the Massachusetts-based Nipmuc tribe should hear word on their federal status by May 1. The Historic Eastern Pequots in North Stonington have requested a decision on the state's appeal of their federal recognition. And the Narragansett tribe of Charlestown, R.I., has unveiled plans to build a $450 million casino. Read the full story at Norwich Bulletin
