Michigan News - Page 33

News Brief: Negotiations between the Michigan state and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians to resolve problems blocking the distribution of casino revenue to local governments should wrap up in 60 to 90 days, a tribal official said.

The Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has honored Lorenzo Creighton, President & COO of MGM Grand Detroit.

Full House Resorts and its 50%-owned joint venture Gaming Entertainment Michigan has hired R. Bruce McKee to be the General Manager of FireKeepers Casino.

News Brief: The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee advanced a bill that would allow a controversial land claim by bands of the Chippewa Indians to build casinos in Port Huron and Romulus, Michigan.

News Brief: The union attempting to organize security guards at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort withdrew its petitions before the vote was to take place.

News Brief: Legislation designating sites in Port Huron and Romulus for Indian casinos has split opinions within the Michigan congressional delegation.

News Brief: A long-simmering dispute described by one congressman as 'a Michigan food fight' has escalated into a no-holds-barred brawl involving several of the most powerful figures on Capitol Hill.

News Brief: A media blitz aimed at rallying opposition to proposed casinos in Port Huron and Romulus, Michigan, is being orchestrated by a public-relations consultant who has worked for some of the biggest names in Democratic politics.

MGM Grand Detroit has been awarded the prestigious distinction of "Development of the Year 2007" by the 2008 Americas Lodging Investment Summit.

News Brief: Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will testify before the House Natural Resources Committee here Wednesday to oppose a bill to allow Indian casinos in Romulus and Port Huron, the committee announced Monday.

Tom Celani will acquire a significant equity position in Greektown Casino, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced today.

News Brief: A trio of casinos hit a wall in Detroit, leaving the cash-strapped city reeling from plummeting gambling revenues and sending a harsh warning to Massachusetts.

News Brief: As nearly every other industry in Michigan tightens its belt, casinos are booming.

News Brief: As Detroit's gaming houses ease into their next phase, moving from temporary facilities into permanent homes, music is an increasingly important part of the picture.

If slots are your game, this is the list for you as we rank the Top-10 casinos by the number of slot machines they feature.

News Brief: The chairman of the Greektown Casino board of directors has been forced to step down after being accused of assaulting a woman who fought off his sexual advances.

A ranking of the largest casinos in the world as well as what fills up these spacious gaming floors.

News Brief: The first union vote at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort has been set for Dec. 20.

In its annual hotel guide, Gayot.com has named MGM Grand Detroit one of its Top 10 New U.S. Hotels of 2007.

News Brief: MotorCity Casino staff is working overtime to get ready for the casino's grand opening.