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Gambling experts question online poker, an idea promoted by Inland tribe
SACRAMENTO - Compulsive gambling experts had a ready opinion Thursday on whether California should legalize online poker to raise money along the lines of what an Inland tribe proposes: Bad idea. By JIM MILLER, The Press-Enterprise March 11, 2010
Number of Americans Using Online Casinos Rises
Poll finds Americans visiting online casinos at expense of land-based alternatives. By John W, Casino Reports.com Mar 12, 2010
Tribal casino: The whole truth
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria’s guest commentary in the Argus-Courier March 4 talks about how pointless, useless and maybe even ridiculous it is to allow the residents of Sonoma County the opportunity to voice their opinion on tribal casino projects. By Marilee Montgomery, Petaluma 360.com March 11, 2010
15 groups spent $1 billion to sway policy
The California Teachers Association spent $211.8 million - more than any other special interest group - over the past decade to influence state voters and politicians, according to a state report released Wednesday. Marisa Lagos, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau March 11, 2010
Poll: Many in US oppose Internet, sports betting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A new poll finds most Americans oppose Internet and half oppose sports betting, but many have gambled themselves at a casino. By WAYNE PARRY, The Associated Press 3/11/10
Obama nominates Pequot man to fill NIGC seat
WASHINGTON – For the first time in more than two years, the National Indian Gaming Commission is about to be fully staffed. By Gale Courey Toensing, Indian Country Today Mar 9, 2010
Alexander Valley tribe wants authority to build casino
Sonoma County would face “Las Vegas-style casino gaming” on restored Indian land if the Alexander Valley Wappo tribe wins a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, county attorneys have told a federal judge. By STEVE HART, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT March 8, 2010
Internet gambling: Threat or opportunity?
The likelihood Internet poker will soon be legal in the United States is igniting a fear among some tribal leaders that online gambling will impact revenue from tribal government casinos. Internet gambling proponents contend the fears are unwarranted as online gamblers represent a segment of the public that is not patronizing casinos. By Dave Palermo, Indian Country Today Mar 8, 2010