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The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians today announced a contribution of $50,000 to aid the families of the four fighters who lost their lives in the Esperanza wildfire.

News Brief: The tribal owner of two Coachella Valley casinos will sell $230 million in bonds on Tuesday to help finance construction of a hotel in Rancho Mirage.

ews Brief: The two candidates in the tight race to represent California’s Inland area's 80th Assembly District hold significantly different views on tribal gaming, one of the region's signature issues in the Legislature.

The Normandie Casino drew the curtain on it's newest attraction, a luxurious V.I.P. Blackjack Section.

he Cache Creek Casino will get rid of the bingo parlor and events hall at the end of the month to make room for hundreds more slot machines and poker tables.

International News Brief: The British businessman who complained to Scotland Yard about gifts Denver entrepreneur Phil Anschutz gave Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice.

News Brief: A San Jacinto woman wagered $100 in a Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa slot machine Wednesday and won more than $2.5 million.

Amateur Brandie Hawbaker rocketed to the top of the Day Two chip count list thanks to a big Full House and leads Brandon Cantu by $150,000 at the Festa Al Lago Main Event.

News Brief: A wild year in Barstow city politics that featured a successful recall of one councilman, the sudden resignation of another, and a divisive casino measure, wraps up with a crowded City Council race.

The California Gambling Control Commission and the Tribal-State Regulatory Association report the joint development of a new regulation to protect the physical safety of patrons and staff at Tribal casinos.

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

News Brief: Ione Band of Miwok Indians tribe’s plans for a casino has been boosted by a recent letter from Division of Indian Affairs within the United States Department of the Interior.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited reports the commencement of a field trial for its Downloadable Technology and Server-Based solution at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

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News Brief: The California Supreme Court heard arguments in a case aimed at forcing the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to follow state law in reporting lobbying expenses and political campaign contributions.

ews Brief: A new economic-impact report commissioned by an Indian consortium says tribal gaming has brought tens-of-thousands of jobs and more than $4 billion in revenues to Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

News Brief: A federal grand jury indicted Colma City Councilman Philip Lum Jr. Tuesday for allegedly taking gifts from the owner of the Lucky Chances Casino and then voting on matters that benefited the cardroom.

The Southern California Gaming Guide announced today the 2006 Best of Southern California Gaming Reader's Choice Awards.

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians has signed an Intergovernmental Agreement with El Dorado County that will provide the County with at least $87 million in payments over 20 years.