Michigan Petitions High Court

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette (l.) recently petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an appellate court decision in the case of Michigan vs. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of...

Published May 26, 2014

Menominee Begin Keshena Renovations

The Menominee Tribe in Wisconsin recently broke ground on an $8 million renovation project at its Keshena facility. Plans include centralizing the table games area, updating slots, installing a...

Published May 26, 2014

Foxwoods Announces Weekday Closures, Layoffs

As business continues to drop, Foxwoods Resort Casino announced table games and some slots will be closed at Rainmaker Casino on weekdays and a number of employees will be...

Published May 26, 2014

Help Is Scarce For Oklahoma Problem Gamblers

Only a few hundred of Oklahoma's estimated 60,000-80,000 problem gamblers receive treatment every year, even as the number of Native American casinos continues to grow. Only 45 certified counselors...

Published May 26, 2014

California’s Casino Revenue Sharing Fund Running Out Of Money

Funds that have provided gaming revenue to non-gaming tribes and mitigation funds to communities affected by Indian casinos are running out of money.

Published May 26, 2014

Washington Approves Cowlitz Gaming Compact

The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington's Class III gaming compact recently was approved by the Washington State Gambling Commission and awaits the signature of Governor Jay Inslee (l.). The tribe...

Published May 19, 2014

Texas Wants Speaking Rock Videotape

The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington's Class III gaming compact recently was approved by the Washington State Gambling Commission and awaits the signature of Governor Jay Inslee (l.). The tribe...

Published May 19, 2014

Alabama Attorney General Race Heating Up

The race for Alabama Attorney General is ramping up as Republican Luther Strange, running for re-election, said his opponent, Democrat state Rep. Joe Hubbard (l.), is "bought and paid...

Published May 19, 2014

Interior Proposes Alaska Tribal Land Trusts

Reversing decades of federal policy, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn recently announced a proposal that would allow Alaska's 228 Native American tribes to petition to have...

Published May 19, 2014

Oneidas Make First Payout to New York

For the first time since the Turning Stone Casino (l.) opened in 1993, the Oneida Indian Nation has shared a portion of its revenues to the state. Albany gets...

Published May 19, 2014

Idaho Sues Tribe to Prevent Poker

Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter (l.) has sued to prevent an Indian tribe, the Coeur d’Alene from offering poker at its casino near the Washington border.

Published May 12, 2014

Ho-Chunk Will Invest $144 Million in Upgrades

Four casinos owned by the Ho-Chunk Nation will be expanded and improved starting in late summer, following the tribe's decision to invest $144 million in the properties. The tribe's...

Published May 12, 2014

Democrats Won’t Ratify Seminole Compact

Democratic lawmakers in Florida said they won't ratify any compact Governor Rick Scott negotiates with the Seminole Tribe unless they can participate. But Scott reportedly has completed negotiations, allowing...

Published May 12, 2014

Tiguas: Entertainment Center Is Legal

The state of Texas says the Tigua Indians' Speaking Rock Entertainment Center in El Paso is an illegal gambling operation. The tribe disagrees, claiming people make voluntary donations to...

Published May 12, 2014

California Gaming Tribe’s Power Struggle Goes Public

The tribe that operates the Rolling Hills Casino in California, the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, is in the midst of a power struggle that includes accusations of more...

Published May 12, 2014

BIA Issues Environmental Document on Southern California Casino

The federal government issued a final environmental impact report for an off-reservation casino proposed for Barstow, San Bernardino County, California by a San Diego Tribe, the Los Coyotes Band....

Published May 12, 2014

Observers Await Bay Mills Decision

In a closely watched case that could have a dramatic impact on issues of tribal sovereignty, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to issue its ruling in State of...

Published May 12, 2014

California is the Engine of U.S. Indian Gaming

Indian gaming in California is an $8 billion business employing 56,000 workers, according to a report just issued by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association.

Published May 12, 2014

Oneida Nation Makes First Payment in New York

Recently approved by a federal court, a local share deal with the Oneida Nation in New York has begun with the Nation making an initial payment of nearly $4...

Published May 12, 2014

Connecticut to Give More Authority to Pequot and Mohegan Tribal Police

Connecticut is close to reaching an agreement to expand the authority of the tribal police departments of the Mashantucket Pequots and Mohegans. The deal would give the police law...

Published May 12, 2014