Slot Expansion in Connecticut Dead for 2015, Says Senate Leader

The Connecticut Senate’s majority leader says that expanding slots in the Nutmeg State is a non-starter this year, but that hasn’t prevented hearings on the proposal from progressing in...

Published February 16, 2015

Federal Judge Says Tribal Faction Acted in ‘Bad Faith’

Although a U.S. District Judge says that a faction of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi in California acted in bad faith by ignoring his order to pay a stipend...

Published February 16, 2015

Arizona Tribes Divided Over Glendale Casino

Gaming tribes that stand to be harmed by competition from the casino the Tohono O’odham Nation is building near Phoenix, Arizona are strongly opposed to the facility. Now that...

Published February 16, 2015

Idaho Lawmakers Pressured to Repeal Historic Racing Machines at Racetracks

Last year Idaho’s racetracks deployed “historic racing” machines that are supposed to save racing in the state. However, the legislature is under pressure to ban the machines because gaming...

Published February 16, 2015

Minnesota Casino Exec Resigns, Allegedly Misused Credit Cards

Gary Gotchik has resigned as chief executive officer at Fortune Bay Casino in Nett Lake, Minnesota, over allegations of misusing credit cards. A federal investigation has begun, according to...

Published February 16, 2015

Oklahoma Tribe Calls County’s Resolution ‘Anti-Indian’

"Anti-Indian," "ridiculous," "corrupt and stupid"—those were just some of the comments made by Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman John Berrey (l.) in response to the Cherokee County, Kansas Commission's...

Published February 16, 2015

Group Appeals Cowlitz Land-Trust Decision

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe face another lawsuit by opponents of a casino the tribes hope to develop together in La Center, Washington. This time the...

Published February 16, 2015

BIA Holds Medford Casino Hearing

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...

Published February 16, 2015

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....

Published February 16, 2015

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...

Published February 9, 2015

$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...

Published February 9, 2015

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...

Published February 9, 2015

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...

Published February 9, 2015

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.)....

Published February 2, 2015

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...

Published February 2, 2015

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.

Published February 2, 2015

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...

Published February 2, 2015

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...

Published February 2, 2015

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....

Published February 2, 2015

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...

Published February 2, 2015