Oregon Tribes Oppose North Salem Casino Plans
Members of Oregon’s Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde oppose a casino proposed by the neighboring Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. They say it will hurt revenues generated by...
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Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn Washington’s Tribal Compacts
Washington-based Maverick Gaming has sued the state to try to overturn the monopoly on sports betting enjoyed by gaming tribes. The tribes claim Maverick is striking at funds they...
Trial of Former Mashpee Chairman to Begin April 19
The former longtime chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe of Massachusetts is going to court in April on corruption charges. Cedric Cromwell (l.) is accused of taking bribes related...
Koi, Chickasaw Partner on California Casino
The Koi Nation of Northern California and the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma will partner on the Koi’s Shiloh Casino & Resort (l.) near Windsor. The venue will feature 2,500...
Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Amending Compacts
Oklahoma state Rep. Ken Luttrell (l.) sponsored a bill to amend tribal gaming compacts to include sports betting. But tribal officials said legalizing sports betting has to make economic...
Arizona Tribe Rebrands Hotels as ‘Resorts’
Arizona’s Gila River Indian Community has officially rebranded its hotels as “resorts.” The name change reflects a $180 million expansion and the opening of a new hotel tower.
Oklahoma Tribes Blast Stitt Comments on Court Decision
Oklahoma tribes blasted Governor Kevin Stitt (l.) for comments he made on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and continue to criticize him two years after his unsuccessful attempt to...
Seneca Nation, New York State End Legal Battle Over Revenue
In 2017, the Senecas stopped sending revenue to the state of New York from its three casinos (Seneca Niagara at left) as required by in its compact. The tribe...
Federal Government to Appeal Florida Compact Decision
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (l.) has notified a federal court that her department will appeal the striking down of a compact drawn up between the state of Florida and...
Machine-Makers Test Games at Idaho Casino
The 2,200-square-foot Discovery Den at the Coeur d’Alene Casino in Worley, Idaho is the first tribal gaming industry’s testing ground for major manufacturers’ newest gaming machines.
Minnesota Group Alleges Tribal Conspiracy
A citizens group claims Minnesota officials conspired with the Prairie Island Indian Community to endorse a $154 million water system for a future casino. Tribal officials said they had...
Oklahoma Tribe Seeks to Place Land into Trust
The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council of Oklahoma has approved a plan by the tribe to place two acres of land into trust.
Legal Issues Delay Fourth Arkansas Casino
Legal issues are holding up construction of the Cherokee Nation Businesses’ $225 million Legends Resort Casino (l.) in Arkansas. The project would create 1,000 jobs and have a $5...
Oregon Tribes, Track Owner Clash Over HHR Machines
Oregon tribes want lawmakers to block the addition of historical horse racing machines at a Grants Pass Downs racetrack (l.). They say the slot-like machines would render the facility...
Wampanoag Tribe to Reevaluate Casino Plans
The federal government has reversed itself and will now allow the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to put land into trust. However, the tribe will reevaluate its plans for a casino...
Siletz Oregon Casino One Step Closer to Federal Approval
The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced last week the release of the Environmental Assessment for the Siletz Casino Project (l.) in Salem, Oregon. It’s a significant step forward to...
Arizona Tribal Gaming Contributed $129 Million in Taxes
Indian gaming contributed $129 million to Arizona tax rolls in 2021. Tribes added new games, sports betting and fantasy sports to “benefit all of Arizona,” said Ted Vogt (l.),...
California County Awaits Hard Rock Casino
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tejon in Kern County, California could begin building early this year. The project, proposed by the Tejon Indian Tribe, requires the approval of...
Massachusetts’ Mashpee Tribe Regain Right to Build Casino
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts, one of two federally recognized tribes in the state, has regained its right to put land into trust. The Department of the Interior...
Catawba’s North Carolina Casino Expansion Opens
The Catawba Nation’s Two Kings Casino expanded pre-launch facility (l.) added 500 electronic table games including blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat, for a total of 1,000 gaming machines, including...
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
