Former Martinez Manager Wants Casino Emails

Jamie Estrada, formerly New Mexico Governor Susan Martinez's campaign manager, said he wants the emails he allegedly released regarding the state's controversial lease for the Downs Racetrack & Casino...

Published April 28, 2014

Former Florida Lt. Governor Received Sweepstakes Payments

Former Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll recently admitted she received $100,000 from the Allied Veterans of the World charity in 2009 and 2010, but due to an "oversight" did...

Published April 28, 2014

Ex-Shinnecock Leaders Challenge Vote

Two former trustees of New York’s Shinnecock Indian Nation have appealed to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs to mediate a longstanding dispute about what they call an illegal...

Published April 28, 2014

Americans Split on Tribal Land Rights for Gaming

A survey found Americans split on whether or not Native American tribes should be permitted to purchase land for the express purpose of building casinos.

Published April 28, 2014

Connecticut May Not Repeal Keno After All

Connecticut legislators may not repeal the introduction of keno into the state lottery, despite the fact that almost no one outside of the lottery supports it.

Published April 28, 2014

Southern California Casinos Given Environmental Pass

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has issued Final Environmental Impact Statements (FEIS) for two California tribes, the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians and the Cloverdale Rancheria...

Published April 28, 2014

Federal Judge Doesn’t Support BIA’s Chukchansi Ruling

The solution the Bureau of Indian Affairs imposed on the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California to resolve their governmental leadership crisis has been tossed out by a...

Published April 28, 2014

Potawatomi Hotel Moving Forward

A fall opening is expected for the new $150 million, 18-story, 381-room hotel at the Forest County Potawatomi Community's Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee. A 1,300-vehicle parking structure also...

Published April 28, 2014

Still Awaiting Bay Mills Ruling

Although the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community on December 2, 2013, no opinion has been issued. Observers say...

Published April 28, 2014

Idaho Tribe Opens Questionable Poker Room

A six-table poker room will open May 2 at the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's casino (l.) in Worley, Idaho, even though the state constitution bans poker. The tribe claims its...

Published April 28, 2014

Cherokees Replacing East Oklahoma Casino

Cherokee Nation Businesses will replace the Cherokee Casino Roland (l.) near the Arkansas border with a new facility including an 87,000 square foot gaming floor with 850 games, plus...

Published April 28, 2014

Alabama Tribe Claims Florida Rights

Despite an opinion that it is not recognized in Florida, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians says it has every right to develop a casino in the state. The...

Published April 28, 2014

Jamul Tribe Denies Desecration of Graves

Southern California’s Jamul Tribe of Southern California denies accusations that it is desecrating the graves of tribal members with the Hollywood Casino Jamul that it is building in San...

Published April 28, 2014

CBRE Adds Gaming Consultant, Reorganizes Staff

CBRE Las Vegas has added a new principal—Matt Bear—and announced that three individuals—John Knott (l.), Michael Parks and Brent Pirosch—who will lead its Global Gaming Group.

Published April 28, 2014

G2E Adds Industry Relations Director

Reed Exhibitions has named Ginger Curtis as director of industry relations and programming for the Global Gaming Expo trade show.

Published April 28, 2014

IGT Names GM for DoubleDown Interactive

IGT has named e-commerce, online travel and mobile industry veteran Will Daugherty as general manager of its DoubleDown Interactive subsidiary.

Published April 28, 2014

New England Gaming Expert Resigns from University

Clyde Barrow, a well-known expert in gaming in New England, has resigned from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, where he is director of the Center for Policy Analysis.

Published April 28, 2014

Disgraced Senator’s Activities Included Shilling for Cardrooms

Senator Leland Yee of California, facing federal bribery charges, has long been an active participant in the Golden State’s “pay-to-play” political environment, including advocating bills that would favor state...

Published April 28, 2014

Betfair Names Brooker COO

Betfair has promoted Mark Brooker from director of sports betting to chief operating officer of the bookmaker.

Published April 28, 2014

IGT to Produce Tokidoki-themed Slots

IGT has secured a license to produce a series of slots based on tokidoki, a Japanese lifestyle brand with characters used in several media, for slots to be launched...

Published April 28, 2014