Seminoles Deny Misuse of Millions in Vaccine “Lottery” Funds
The Seminole Tribe of Florida, owners of Hard Rock International, are seeing some members allege that tribal leaders mismanaged $3 million in federal Covid funds.
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Proposed Legislation Forbids Kansas Tribal Casino
Bills in the Kansas legislature would transfer ownership of the historic Shawnee Indian Mission site (l.) in Johnson County to the Shawnee Tribe, but the tribe would not be...
Coquille Tribe Makes Case for Medford Casino
The Coquille Tribe of Oregon, operators of Mill Casino in North Bend, would like to open a second casino in the old Roxy Ann Lanes in Medford. The Department...
Oneida Nation Offers $20 an Hour for Culinary Employees
It’s the kind of raise you don’t hear much about. But culinary positions at the casinos under the ownership of Oneida Nation Enterprises got a raise to $20 an...
Indiana Tribal Resort to Debut New Hotel
A new 23-story hotel will open in March at the Four Winds South Bend resort (l.), operated by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. The expansion will also add...
Potawatomi Property to Bring Sports Betting to Milwaukee
The Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (l.) in Milwaukee will bring a sportsbook to its casino in three phases. The company will open a temporary venue, then open mobile access,...
New York Tribes Seek Seat at Mobile Sports Betting Talks
When New York finally approved mobile sports betting, one group was conspicuous by its absence. The tribes in upstate New York were not invited to the party. The gaming...
Idaho Tribe Updates Community On Proposed Casino
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribe held open houses in Mountain Home, Idaho to present the latest information on its proposed casino (l.). The project would require approval from the city, Governor...
Compact Negotiations ‘Advancing’ Between New York, Senecas
Despite a history of acrimony between the Seneca Nation of Indians and the state of New York, contract negotiations appear to be making “progress.” The Seneca Nation operates three...
Massachusetts Tribe Expects $250,000 from Cromwell, Co-Defendant
Cedric Cromwell (l.), former tribal chair of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts, and co-defendant David DeQuattro were both convicted of bribery and were ordered to pay the tribe’s...
Alaska Sues Feds Over Taking Tribal Land Into Trust
Alaska has sued the Department of the Interior to undo its action taking land owned by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes into trust. The...
Oklahoma Tribe Files Appeal Over Arkansas Ruling
Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Businesses has appealed Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox’s (l.) decision to rescind CNB’s license to build a casino in Pope County.
Oklahoma Governor, Tribal Leaders Look Ahead
In Oklahoma, several Native American leaders joined newly re-elected Governor Kevin Stitt (l.) at his inaugural ball, symbolically leaving their previously contentious relationship behind and starting a new era...
Alaskan Tribe Puts Land Into Trust
The Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska have signed a deed that puts land into federal trust. The tribe purchased the land in 2007 that is located in...
Canadian First Nation Wins Court Decision
The Madawaska Maliseet First Nation of New Brunswick, Canada, has won its revenue-sharing dispute with the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation and the provincial government. At stake was...
Two Colorado Tribes Claim Sports Betting Inequality
The Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute (l.) tribes went before the Colorado legislature to try and petition lawmakers to change rules regarding online sports betting.
Michigan Tribe Appeals $89 Million Ruling
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan announced it will seek relief from a county judge’s award of $88.8 million in damages to two developers who...
South Carolina Tribe Appeals NIGC Report
The Catawba Nation of South Carolina appealed a National Indian Gaming Commission report citing the tribe for allowing an outside firm to expand its temporary casino without proper approvals....
Arizona Tribe Plans Tucson Casino
The Pascua Yaqui tribe can move forward with plans for a second Tucson-area casino following passage of the Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act.
Oklahoma Tribe Partners With Texas Destination
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma signed a 5-year agreement with the Grandscape (l.) shopping/entertainment destination in Dallas for brand promotion and sponsorships, in anticipation of legalized sports betting in...
