Poarch Creeks: Governor Should Make First Move

Officials of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians said it's up to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (l.) to start discussions about a gaming compact. So far the tribe has...

Published November 24, 2014

Chukchansi Factions Near Agreement

Months of wrangling between three factions of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians near Fresno may be coming to an end. One of the factions has floated a proposal...

Published November 24, 2014

Prop. 48 Defeat Doesn’t End Off-Reservation Casinos

The voters have spoken in California about their opposition to so-called “reservation shopping.” But that may mean next to nothing when it comes to whether the practice will continue...

Published November 24, 2014

Oklahoma Tribes Celebrate Gaming Anniversary

A decade ago, nearly 60 percent of Oklahoma voters approved State Question 712, which allowed Class III gaming compacts in the state. Since then Oklahoma's 34 gaming tribes have...

Published November 24, 2014

Bay Area City Eyed for Casino

California’s Bay Area, probably one of the most fertile untapped grounds for Indian gaming, has become a battleground for several landless tribes wanting the rights to build a casino...

Published November 24, 2014

Muckleshoots To Purchase Emerald Downs

Ron Crockett, longtime owner of Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn, Washington, will sell the thoroughbred track to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. No price was given. The tribe has owned...

Published November 24, 2014

Walker Not Influenced By Casino Ads

Wisconsin residents lately have been deluged with ads both for and against the proposed Menominee Tribe's proposed Kenosha casino. But Governor Scott Walker said the ads are a waste...

Published November 24, 2014

Sixth Anniversary Noted At Fire Rock

Fire Rock, the first Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise casino, located near Gallup, New Mexico, celebrated its sixth anniversary on November 19. The casino employs 330 people—98 percent Navajo tribal...

Published November 24, 2014

Arbitrator To Settle Oklahoma County-Tribe Dispute

An arbitrator will determine if Sunday sales of high-point alcoholic beverages are allowed at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The state Alcoholic...

Published November 24, 2014

Oneidas Plan Megamall in NY

Facing the prospect of new casino competition in New York and throughout the northeastern U.S., the Oneida Nation of Indians has announced plans to develop a luxury outlet center...

Published November 24, 2014

Graton Casino Marks First Year in Business

California’s largest Indian casino, the $800 million Graton Resort and Casino, just celebrated its first anniversary. Its effects on the surrounding area has been mixed.

Published November 24, 2014

S&K Gaming Announces 2015 Projects

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Montana announced in 2015 their solely owned S&K Gaming will replace the Gray Wolf Peak Casino in Missoula with a $27.4 million...

Published November 24, 2014

Could Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Join Forces?

Planned casinos near Connecticut’s borders could turn that state’s rival gaming tribes into partners. Mitchell Etess (l.), CEO of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, isn’t dismissing the idea that...

Published November 17, 2014

California Feuding Tribe: Charges, Countercharges

The battle of three contentious factions of a Northern California tribe, the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, continued in court last week as several people were arraigned for conducting...

Published November 17, 2014

Walker To Use Entire Deadline Extension

Recently re-elected Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker said he probably will not make a decision on the proposed $810 million Menominee casino in Kenosha until the February 19, 2015 deadline....

Published November 17, 2014

Tribe Must Allow Union Organizing

The Saginaw Chippewa Indians must post notices at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort (l.) that employees have the right to organize, according to a recent ruling of the...

Published November 17, 2014

California Tribe Thinks Casino Still has a Chance, Despite Vote

Supporters of an Indian casino in Barstow, along California’s Interstate 15, claim that a statewide vote that killed the compact of the North Fork Rancheria Band of Mono Indians...

Published November 17, 2014

Northern California Tribe Could Break Ground on Casino Next Spring

One of California’s northernmost tribes, the Karuk Tribe, expects to break ground on a $35 million casino next year. The tribe has completed its state and federal requirements.

Published November 17, 2014

Councilman Switches Catawba Casino Stance

Kings Mountain, North Carolina Councilman Tommy Hawkin recently changed his position from supporting to opposing the proposed Catawba Indian Nation casino-resort in Cleveland County. Hawkins said he made...

Published November 17, 2014

Southern California Casino To Expand

Pechanga Resort & Casino, one of the largest casinos in California, is planning a massive $285 million expansion and addition of a new hotel tower, the Pechanga Band of...

Published November 17, 2014