Michigan Judge Extends Restraining Order Deadline

Michigan circuit court Judge Joyce Draganchuck (l.)granted the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe another 2-week restraining order so it can determine how to pay two developers $88.8 million for unbuilt...

Published February 13, 2023

Connecticut Tribe, Foxwoods Build Resort, Waterpark

Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe will partner on a $300 million Great Wolf Lodge (l.) next to Foxwoods Resort Casino. Opening in spring 2025, the venue...

Published February 13, 2023

Michigan Regulators Approve Tribal Internet Provider

888 Holdings’ VHL Michigan LLC has been approved by the Michigan Gaming Control Board to replace Twin Spires as the Hannahville Indian Community’s internet casino gaming and sports wagering...

Published February 13, 2023

Arizona Tribes Have a Place in Super Bowl Festivities

It's one big party around Phoenix the week before the Super Bowl. The Governor. The Mayor. Arizona Cardinal Legends. And a celebration of the 22 tribal communities, a point...

Published February 13, 2023

Wyoming to Approve Gaming Districts for Northern Arapaho

Wyoming lawmakers expect to approve two gaming districts to be operated by the Northern Arapaho tribe. The structure of the bill will place the casinos where they get most...

Published February 13, 2023

Florida Regulators Conditionally Approve Magic City Sale

In a unanimous vote, the Florida Gaming Control Commission gave conditional approval to the sale of the Havenick family’s Magic City Casino (l.) in Miami to the Poarch Band...

Published February 13, 2023

Rincon Band Makes History, Secedes from State Oversight

In California, tribal sovereignty is not to be taken lightly—just ask the leading U.S. online bookmakers. Now, the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians and Chairman Bo Mazzetti (l.)...

Published February 6, 2023

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.

Published February 6, 2023

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...

Published February 6, 2023

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...

Published February 6, 2023

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...

Published February 6, 2023

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...

Published January 30, 2023

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,...

Published January 30, 2023

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...

Published January 30, 2023

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...

Published January 30, 2023

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...

Published January 30, 2023

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...

Published January 30, 2023

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...

Published January 30, 2023

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.

Published January 30, 2023

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...

Published January 23, 2023