TRIBAL GAMING
The Mechoopda Casino (l.) in Butte County, California, opened February 15. The casino, which has nearly 500 slots, a smoke free casino, bar and restaurant, is the first phase...
Siva Delivers State of the California Indian Gaming Nations
James Siva (l.), vice chairman of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, is chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA). Earlier this week at the annual Western...
California Tribes Submit Opinion to AG on Pick’Em Games
When it comes to sports betting, California tribes have their issues. But they are free to give their opinions on issues like pick’em fantasy games for the Attorney General’s...
Three First Nations Sign MOU to Build new Casino
Three Canadian First Nations have partnered to build a casino near Brandon, Manitoba. The Sioux Valley Dakota, Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation and Dakota Plains First Nation will have roughly...
North Carolina Tribe, Caesars Ink Sports Betting Partnership
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is joining with Caesars Entertainment to launch mobile sports betting in North Carolina. Online sports betting will launch in the state next month.
Tribal, Local Leaders Sign Wisconsin Casino Agreement
In Wisconsin, Menominee tribal leaders and city and county officials have signed intergovernmental agreements for the proposed Kenosha Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (l.). Governor Tony Evers remains mum...
CNIGA Opposed CA Ballot Effort From the Start
On the surface, Eagle1’s effort to get ballot referendums ready for voting on behalf of tribal interests in California was genuine. But the major tribes in the state demanded...
Montana Indian Tribe First to Offer Sports Betting
The approval of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes' compact agreement by the Bureau of Indian Affairs is a significant milestone for Montana's sports betting landscape.
With Land in Trust, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Announces New Tucson Casino
In Arizona, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe recently announced plans to build a new casino on 31 acres near downtown Tucson.
Oklahoma Casino Computers Hacked
Computer systems at Indigo Sky Casino in Tulsa were hacked on December 1, but officials quickly secured the network, notified law enforcement and hired a forensic security firm. No...
New Mexico Supreme Court Supports Tribal Sovereignty
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled tribal courts have sovereignty over state courts in some personal injury and property damage cases at tribal casinos. The original case dated back...
CA Bill Threat To Tribal Brand Of Mobile Sports Betting
If you heard this before, you’re gonna hear it again from the larger California tribes. The attempt to garner enough support to get a sports betting bill on the...
Three Gambling Bills Get Support from Maine Tribal Leaders
Three bills that could find their way to the Maine state Legislature would expand gambling and restore the sovereignty of tribes in the state, but it faces opposition from...
California Tribal Casino Advances After 2-Decade Delay
The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians’ long-delayed Madera casino can move ahead following approval by the National Indian Gaming Commission of a 7-year management agreement between the tribe...
Three Florida Tribes Could Gain Recognition
Three Florida Panhandle tribes−Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee, Muscogee Nation of Florida and Lower Chattahoochee Band of Yuchi Indians−could gain recognition under state Senator Blaise Ingoglia’s proposed...
Maine Lawmakers Consider Expanding Tribal Gaming
The state of Maine has seen its lawmakers recently propose bills that would expand tribal rights for online gambling and land-based casinos.
Oklahoma Tribal Casino Installs Playtech Technology
Seeking to expand its tribal-casino presence, Playtech partnered with Aristocrat’s Anaxi to launch its Class II Mobile-on-Premise technology at the Chickasaw Nation’s WinStar World in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
California Tribes Push for End of Sports Betting Initiative
You can’t say California Nations Indian Gaming Association hasn’t made the effort to end the sports betting initiative that has popped up in the state. The organization has opposed...
Mohegan Holds Firm on LV Market Despite Recent Losses
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has had a tough time operating the casino inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas (l.) over the last two years, but the company is still confident...
Wisconsin Governor: ‘Stop Playing Politics’ With Tribal Funds
A dispute between two tribes in Wisconsin and some lawmakers has prompted Governor Tony Evers (l.) to urge a legislative committee to release gaming funds. It is holding up...