Wa She Shu Casino Opens in Northern Nevada

The Memorial Day holiday proved to be an ideal time for the Washoe Tribe to open its Wa She Shu Casino (l.) near Gardnerville, Nevada, which contains a 4,600-square-foot...

Published June 6, 2016

Southern California Casino Tries to Set Record for Prize Money

Pala Casino Spa and Resort in north San Diego County last week introduced a new type of poker tournament; a tournament designed to attract players who often travel to...

Published June 6, 2016

Fourwinds Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

Ground has been broken for the Fourwinds Market Complex in Siren, Wisconsin, an economic development initiative of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians. The 30,600 square foot complex will include...

Published June 6, 2016

Cherokees Eliminate $96 Million Debt

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina recently passed legislation to pay off $96 million in debts for its new hospital and wastewater treatment plant. The tribe...

Published May 30, 2016

Appeals Court Rules Against Tohono O’odham Nation’s Opponents

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Tohono O’odham Nation can continue to operate its Desert Diamond West Casino in the Phoenix Valley. It ruled against...

Published May 30, 2016

Margaritaville Coming Soon To Tulsa

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation's $329 million Margaritaville expansion will open August 25 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with Jimmy Buffett's beach-themed Margaritaville restaurant and bar, a casino and convention center. In...

Published May 30, 2016

Federal Court Dismisses Discrimination Lawsuit by Snoqualmie Tribe

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington against the city of Snoqualmie. The tribe claimed that the city discriminated against it when it...

Published May 30, 2016

Oregon City Criticizes Tribal Casino Study

Medford, Oregon has sent a letter to the Department of the Interior criticizing a draft environmental impact report issued for the Coquille Tribe’s proposed Cedars at Bear Creek casino...

Published May 30, 2016

Southern Cal Casino Opens $6.1 million RV Resort

Pala Casino Spa & Resort (l.) in San Diego County held a ribbon-cutting last week for its new RV resort which has spaces to serve 100 RVs, and hopes...

Published May 30, 2016

Washington’s Clark County Talking to Cowlitz Tribe Again

Clark County, Washington, long a bitter opponent of the Cowlitz Tribe’s efforts to build a casino in La Center, has taken a step towards reconciliation. The Clark County council...

Published May 30, 2016

FireKeepers Earns Major Chamber Award; Announces Community Program

FireKeepers Casino Hotel recently was named Large Business of the Year by the Battle Creek, Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians,...

Published May 30, 2016

Manitoba Tribe Exploring Casino Development

Now that the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation's 10.4-acre site in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada has received urban reserve status, the tribe is considering development options. The land can't be used for...

Published May 30, 2016

Bay Area Casino to Expand

The Black Oak Casino Resort (l.) in Northern California is adding 5,000 square feet to its footprint, with more gaming space and an enlarged Willow Creek Lounge. The addition...

Published May 30, 2016

Gun Lake Expansion On Track

Gun Lake Casino’s $76 million expansion is moving forward in Wayland, Michigan, adding 73,000 square feet to the existing 83,000 square foot property. Amenities will include an enlarged casino,...

Published May 30, 2016

New York Tribal Leaders Meet With U.N. Secretary-General

A tribe in New York state is meeting this week with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (l.) to drum up support in the U.N. for indigenous peoples’ rights,...

Published May 30, 2016

Casino Money Helps Fund Software Development Company

A Southern California gaming tribe is leveraging its success in gaming and the hospitality industry into developing software to help tribes and hotels manage customer information. The Agua Caliente...

Published May 30, 2016

Alabama-Coushatta Casino Re-Opens Texas Casino

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe's Naskila Entertainment Center (l.) recently opened in Livingston, Texas, in the same location where federal authorities closed the tribe's previous bingo hall 14 years ago. Texas...

Published May 23, 2016

Arizona Tribe Fights Bill to Shut Down Casino

Arizona Congressman Trent Franks (l.) wants to review his Keep the Promise Act in the House to try to close the Desert Diamond West Valley Casino and Resort in...

Published May 23, 2016

Interior Department to Expand Tribal Land Buy-Back

The federal government proposes to expand the program whereby it buys back land from private owners and transfers it to tribal governments that previously lost their lands. The Department...

Published May 23, 2016

Cracks Appear in Opposition to Washington’s Cowlitz Casino

Facing the almost certain inevitability of a Cowlitz Casino (l.) near La Center in Washington, opponents of the casino are beginning to make their peace with the tribe. The...

Published May 23, 2016