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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.

Magna Entertainment Corp. and Caruso Affiliated reports that certain MEC affiliates have entered into definitive operating agreements with certain Caruso affiliates regarding the proposed development of undeveloped lands surrounding Santa Anita Park

The board of directors of the Cache Creek Casino Resort announced today that Marshall McKay has been appointed as its new chairman.

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles hosted their 3rd Annual Poker Tournament on September 7th at the Hollywood Park Casino and generated almost $70,000 for mentoring programs.

The Pechanga Poker Room offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the approaching weeks with the 'Novemberfest 2006 Poker Tournament.'

News Brief: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is hosting a job fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25.

ews Brief: Members of a five-person panel discussion at the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce-sponsored summit expressed concern about issues from traffic to Indian gaming.

News Brief: In most parts of California, mention the word progressive and people start thinking politics. In the world of gambling, however, a progressive means something much different: a slot machine with the potential to win you millions.

News Brief: A scoping report that summarizes the environmental and other issues to be faced before a proposed Barstow, California, casino hotel could be built here has been released to the public.

More than 200 of the world's leading travel writers will convene next year at the 44-acre, $250 million Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa located near Palm Springs, California.

ews Brief: Tomorrow evening, Jamul residents can state their concerns at a public workshop to discuss the controversial project's Tribal Environmental Impact Statement, which was issued Aug. 25.

News Brief: The Legislature may reconvene to address Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's pacts with Indian casinos for nearly 20,000 new slot machines, which would create mega-casinos overshadowing Las Vegas offerings.