Former Massachusetts Tribal Leader Gets Prison Time

A former leader of the Mashpee Wampanoags, Cedric Cromwell (l.), was sentenced to three years in prison following his conviction on bribery and extortion charges.

Published November 21, 2022

Buu Nygren Elected Navajo Nation President

Nygren (l.) defeated the incumbent Jonathan Nez on election day to take over the Navajo Nation. Nygren also made history by having a woman, Richelle Montoya, as his running...

Published November 21, 2022

Stitt Asks Federal Court To Let Oklahoma Compacts Stand

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s (l.) new attorneys asked a federal court to let stand four tribal compacts signed in 2020. The state supreme court said the compacts were invalid,...

Published November 21, 2022

Michigan Tribe Plans Massive Development Near Casino

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, plans to put hundreds of acres into trust near its Gun Lake Casino (l.) in Allegan...

Published November 14, 2022

$400 Million Waterpark by Chickasaw Nation Coming to Oklahoma City

A new $400 million resort and waterpark (l.) in Oklahoma City was announced by the Chickasaw Nation that will span over 140 acres and consist of a hotel, lagoon,...

Published November 14, 2022

Investigation Stalls North Carolina Tribal Casino

The Catawba tribe operates a temporary Two Kings Casino (l.) in North Carolina while the National Indian Gaming Commission winds up its investigation of contractual issues with developer Kings...

Published November 14, 2022

North Dakota Tribes Lose Plea to Host iGaming, Sports Betting

Five North American tribes had asked North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (l.) for permission to run internet gambling and sports betting, but he rejected their request.

Published November 14, 2022

Shingle Springs Band Purchases 30 Acres North of Red Hawk

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians recently closed on the acquisition of 30 acres of rural land just over a mile from its Red Hawk Casino (l.) near...

Published November 7, 2022

Iowa Casino Begins 60,000-Square-Foot Expansion

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot expansion at its Prairie Flower Casino in Carter Lake, Iowa. The larger facility will feature 600 gaming positions, sportsbook,...

Published November 7, 2022

Wisconsin Study Finds New Casino Proposal Reduces Risk

A legislative agency study said the Menominee Tribe’s proposed casino in Kenosha, Wisconsin (l.) offers less financial risk and increased benefits for the city, state and tribe. The Forest...

Published November 7, 2022

Electronic Bingo Offered on Alaskan Island

Indian gaming as regulated by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act is almost unheard of in Alaska. But there is one tribe, the Klawock, based in Prince of Wales Island...

Published November 7, 2022

North Carolina Tribe Invests In Kentucky Racetrack

A new $55 million quarter horse racetrack and historical horse racing casino will be built in Boyd County, Kentucky by Revolutionary Racing of Chicago, partnering with the Eastern Band...

Published November 7, 2022

2 Tribes Working with Senators for Help with Federal Recognition

Two Native American tribes, the MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians in Alabama and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (l.) are using two retiring senators to try and push...

Published November 7, 2022

Ottawa Indians to Appeal Casino Plan to USDOI

The Ottawa Indians say they will resubmit their application for a casino in Muskegon County, Michigan directly to the federal government, after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (l.) refused to...

Published November 7, 2022

Oklahoma Governor Hires Outside Counsel in Tribal Compact Dispute

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (l.) hired outside legal counsel to represent him in a lawsuit filed by four Native American tribes that claim gaming compacts Stitt signed with four...

Published November 7, 2022

Wells Fargo Seeks to Grow Investment in Indian Country

To attract investment, business has to put its best foot forward. Tribes are often reluctant to take that step. Now Wells Fargo is turning its sights to Indian Country.

Published October 31, 2022

NIGC Approves Chickasaw Class II Mobile Standards

The National Indian Gaming Commission has approved alternate technical standards for the Chickasaw Nation applicable to mobile Class II gaming on reservation lands. NIGC Chairman Sequoyah Simermeyer (l.) called...

Published October 31, 2022

North Dakota Charities Oppose Tribes’ Online Gaming Proposal

North Dakota tribes’ plan for monopoly of online gaming would “absolutely devastate our industry,” says North Dakota Gaming Alliance Executive Director Mike Motschenbacher (l.). The tribes claim they need...

Published October 31, 2022

Me-Wuk Tribe Celebrates Topping off of Casino Resort

The Chicken Ranch Casino Resort (l.) in Tuolumne County, California October 5 celebrated a topping off ceremony for the 9-story structure. The project will include a hotel with 190...

Published October 24, 2022

Tribe Says Poll Shows Support for Kenosha Casino

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Kenosha, Wisconsin commissioned a poll that showed 60 percent of residents approved of a plan to build a hotel, casino, and entertainment complex.

Published October 24, 2022