Regional approval sends Beloit casino plan to Washington
9th January 2007

Plans of the Bad River and St. Croix Chippewa bands from northern Wisconsin to develop a casino on the state’s southern border have been approved on the regional level and advance to Washington, D.C., for consideration, project spokesmen said Monday.

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More Wis. Teenagers Gambling, Official Says
4th December 2006

The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling's executive director said Monday that there has been an increase in gambling among teenagers in recent years.

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Will Dejope bingo machines open door for casino?
1st December 2006

When the newly renovated Ho-Chunk-owned Dejope bingo facility, just off the Beltline and the Interstate on Madison's east side, officially reopens Friday, it will have a decidedly Las Vegas vibe.

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Rainbow Casino Re-Writes History
24th July 2006 - Casino News Wire

Rainbow Casino is one of the few in gaming history to give free money to its guests ... all of their guests. On July 20, 2006 at precisely 1:00 pm, every one of the estimated 800 patrons of Rainbow Casino walked away a winner. One of the few times in gaming history, the casino gave away $50 of free money to every patron, regardless if they were dining or gambling or conversing with friends.

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Milwaukee considers moving casino downtown
10th June 2005 - Chicago Sun Times

Mayor Tom Barrett says he is looking into the possibility of having the Potawatomi tribe's Indian casino move to the city's downtown area from the Menomonee Valley.

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Barrett antes up for casino move
9th June 2005 - Hotel Online

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will meet with a top U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs official today in Washington, D.C., to determine prospects for federal approval for moving the Potawatomi casino downtown.

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Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Contract Renewal with Ho Chunk Nation
16th May 2005 - Newswire

Cash Systems, Inc. (CKN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced a renewed contract with Ho Chunk Nation, Wisconsin's largest casino operator. In addition to providing existing check cashing, ATM and credit and debit card cash advance services, Cash Systems will also provide wireless cash access services to Ho-Chunk Nation, allowing patrons to complete a transaction from remote areas of the casino, such as a slot machine or gaming table.

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Problem Gamblers Getting Younger
17th Apr 2005 - WBAY

The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling says college students are in the growing high-risk group.

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Suspect Arrested At Sauk County Casino In Milwaukee Stabbing Deaths
17th Apr 2005 - WISN

MILWAUKEE -- A man arrested Saturday at a casino about 100 miles from Milwaukee was being held in the stabbing deaths of an elderly couple at their home, police said.

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