Ho-Chunk, Feds Review Beloit, Wisconsin Casino

Officials from the Ho-Chunk Nation and Bureau of Indian Affairs will review the land-trust status of the tribe’s Beloit, Wisconsin casino resort. Governor Tony Evers approved plans for the...

Published December 13, 2021

U.S. House Considers Carcieri Fix

A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would provide the long-sought legislative “fix” to counter the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the 2009 Carcieri v. Salazar case.

Published December 13, 2021

San Manuel to Open Luxury Resort December 13

The Yaamava’ Resort and Casino in Highland, California, will have a soft VIP only opening for its luxury resort December 13. The resort is owned by the San Manuel...

Published December 6, 2021

Bill Would Expand California Tribal Reservation

A bill now before Congress would put about 2,650 acres into trust for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in Palm Springs. The bill would nullify a 1999...

Published December 6, 2021

OK Tribe Plans Nebraska Racino

The development arm of Oklahoma’s Chickasaw Nation has revealed plans for a $50 million racino in Nebraska. The development near Interstate 80 is known as North Platte Exposition &...

Published December 6, 2021

Oregon Tribe’s Casino Plan Awaits Federal Approval

The Confederate Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon want to begin construction of its proposed North Salem Casino in 2024 or 2025. The off-reservation project needs approval by the...

Published December 6, 2021

San Manuel OK’d to Own and Operate Palms in Vegas

With its purchase of the Palms (l.), California’s San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will soon become the first tribe to own and operate a Las Vegas resort. The...

Published December 6, 2021

Potawatomi Require Covid-19 Vaccinations

People who work at Citizen Potawatomi Nation businesses must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by December 31 or “face termination.” The rule applies “without exceptions,” said Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett...

Published November 29, 2021

Illinois Officials Support Tribal Bid to Reclaim Land

In a unanimous vote, the DeKalb County, Illinois board approved a letter seeking support for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s efforts to reclaim 1,280 acres of land in the...

Published November 22, 2021

Wind Creek Presents Illinois Casino Proposal

Wind Creek Hospitality has proposed a luxury casino resort for approval to the Illinois Gaming Board. It will be located in Homewood and East Hazel Crest with a 70,000-square-foot...

Published November 22, 2021

Arkansas Regulators Grant Cherokee Nation License

In a 3-2 vote, the Arkansas Racing Commission awarded the state’s fourth and final casino license to Cherokee Nation Business for the Legends casino (l.) in Pope County. The...

Published November 22, 2021

Navajo Nation President Signs Smoking Ban

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez (l.) signed legislation prohibiting indoor smoking in public places on the tribe’s reservation, including its casinos. The ban does not apply to the ceremonial...

Published November 15, 2021

Foxwoods Soon to Launch Caribbean Casino

Within weeks, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation will open Foxwoods El San Juan Casino (l.). The venture, a partnership with LionGrove, will be the tribe’s first project outside the...

Published November 15, 2021

Four Winds Opens Indiana Sportsbook

A sportsbook has opened at the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds South Bend (l.) in Indiana. Wagers can be placed at one of six kiosks or guests...

Published November 15, 2021

Casino Supporters Rally in Muskegon County, Michigan

In Michigan, more than 100 people rallied to support the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians’ proposed $180 million casino in Muskegon County, promoted by Tribal Ogema Larry Romanelli...

Published November 15, 2021

Feds: Seminole Compact Doesn’t Violate IGRA

On November 8, attorneys for the U.S. Interior Department filed a decision saying a new compact giving Florida’s Seminole Tribe a monopoly on sports betting does not violate the...

Published November 15, 2021

Spokane Tribe Opens Expanded Casino Floor

The Spokane Tribe of Washington November 1 opened its additional casino floor: Phase 2 of its $400 million expansion. It will eventually include a hotel, dining, retail shopping and...

Published November 8, 2021

San Manuel Continue Yaamava’ Expansion

The reopening of the acclaimed Pines Modern Steakhouse (l.) at the Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in California is a “another milestone” in the expansion of the property, according to...

Published November 8, 2021

Michigan Tribe Seeks Approval for Casino

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians seeks the approval of Governor Gretchen Whitmer to build a $180 casino at Fruitport Township. The project would convert the defunct Great...

Published November 8, 2021

Supreme Court Ruling Expands Untaxed Tribal Land in OK

A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court expanded Indian Country to about half of Oklahoma. That also means that tribal members who live within that territory won’t have...

Published November 8, 2021