TRIBAL GAMING
The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs recently held a public hearing at Medford High School in Medford, Oregon where the Coquille Tribe has proposed converting a bowling alley and...
Cuningham Group Completes Potawatomi Hotel
Wrapped in glass evoking waves on Lake Michigan, and topped by a glass-enclosed flame, the new 19-story, 381-room hotel at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino recently made its debut....
Wisconsin Tribe, Officials Adjusting To Casino Rejection
Menominee Tribal Chairwoman Laurie Boivin (l.) said Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's rejection of the proposed $800 million casino in Kenosha is "a near fatal blow" for the impoverished 9,000-member...
$70 Million Golden Moon Renovation Complete
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians debuted the $70 million renovation of their Golden Moon Hotel & Casino at Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia. The property closed in 2010...
Formerly Feuding California Tribe Tries to Reopen Casino
Now that members of the Chukchansi tribe of California have elected a unification council, the tribe has begun moving towards reopening its casino, closed in October after an armed...
Reports Indicate Oklahoma Tribes’ Progress
Two Oklahoma tribes reported economic development progress. Muscogee (Creek) Nation Chief George Tiger (l.) said the tribe is investing $1 billion, including a $340 million expansion at RiverSpirit Casino...
Walker Not Budging On Kenosha Casino
Shockwaves continue to flow through southeastern Wisconsin over Governor Scott Walker's January 23 decision against the Menominee Nation's proposed $800 million Kenosha casino, operated by Hard Rock International (l.)....
Feuding California Gaming Tribe Agrees on Unification Council
A “unification” council comprised of all factions of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians of California has been elected to reopen the tribe’s Chukchansi casino (l.) and oversee...
Washington and its Tribes Near to Compact on More Slots
A framework for allowing most of Washington’s tribe’s to add slot machines regularly to meet market demands is on its way to Governor Jay Inslee (l.) for his approval.
New Mexico Tribes Discuss Proposed Compact
The gaming compact between six Native American tribes and the state of New Mexico will expire this year. But after years of negotiations, a new compact has been proposed...
Idaho Tribe Proposes Legislation Banning Instant Racing
The Coeur d'Alene tribe recently proposed legislation that would ban instant racing in Idaho, even though it was approved by the state in 2013 as a way to raise...
City Asks Arizona Tribe to Build Casino Quickly
Build faster! That’s the message of the city of Glendale, Arizona, which wants the Tohono O’odham tribe to work quickly to finish its tribal casino next to the city....
Head of Senate’s Indian Affairs Committee Would Improve Compact Approval
Senator John Barrasso (l.), who heads the committee that oversees Indian affairs in Washington, wants to revise many federal laws that impact tribes, including the process for approving state...
Golden Moon $70 Million Renovation Completed
The Golden Moon Casino at the Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia, Mississippi recently debuted its $70 million renovation. The upgraded 70,000 square foot gaming floor features a one-of-a-kind video...
A $20 Million Hotel, A 20th Anniversary
Celebrations recently were held at two Louisiana casinos. A new $20 million hotel opened at Pinnacle Entertainment's Boomtown Casino New Orleans, creating 45 new jobs. And Coushatta Casino Resort,...
Pastors Protest Proposed Catawba Casino
The Kings Mountain, North Carolina city council recently received a letter signed by 75 pastors asking them to end their support for the Catawba Indian Nation's proposed casino resort....
Lucky Eagle Announces $40 Million Expansion
The Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel in Rochester, Washington will break ground this month on a $40 million expansion, including an additional 40,000 square feet of gaming and dining...
German Gambler Fined for Playing Online at UK Licensed Site
A German gambler has been fined for playing blackjack at an online site licensed in the UK, but not in Germany. A court ruled he had violated the country’s...
Bill Reintroduced to Kill Glendale, Arizona Casino
Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake of Arizona have reintroduced a bill that would prevent the Tohono O’odham Nation from opening a casino in Glendale. Similar bills have failed...
Renew Seminole Compact Or Allow Casino-Resorts?
With a budget surplus, Florida Governor Rick Scott and state lawmakers may not be so quick to renew certain Seminole compact provisions, set to expire July 31. Although the...