Texas Tribe Hopes for Casino Gaming

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas hopes Congress will eventually pass a bill that would allow them to legally operate a full casino in the state, where they already operate...

Published July 12, 2021

North Carolina’s Catawbas Open Temporary Casino

Local, state and federal officials took part in the opening of the Catawba Nation’s temporary “pre-launch” Two Kings Casino (l.) in North Carolina. Construction of the tribe’s $273 million...

Published July 12, 2021

Washington Tribe Buys Spokane Racetrack

Washington’s Kalispel Tribe of Indians has purchased the 243 acre Spokane County Raceway. Spokane County’s Board of Commissioners approved of the sale for $6.1 million. The county had owned...

Published July 12, 2021

Wisconsin’s Oneida Nation Offers Sports Betting

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and the Oneida Nation will amend the tribe’s gaming compact to allow betting on professional sports events and drafts and nationally televised award shows. College...

Published July 12, 2021

California Casino to Add Hotel

Red Hawk Casino in Placerville, California, held a groundbreaking ceremony (l.) for its new hotel June 29. It’s the property’s first expansion since the casino opened in 2008.

Published July 7, 2021

California’s Hard Rock Casino Plans Expansion

California’s Enterprise Rancheria and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino are planning a $65 million expansion expected to open in 2022. It will include a live events center able...

Published July 7, 2021

Gila River Tribe Plans Fourth Arizona Casino

The Gila River Indian Community has announced it will open a fourth casino on its reservation near Chandler, Arizona. The new casino was a result of a new compact...

Published July 7, 2021

Harrah’s Cherokee Expansion Set For Fall Opening

The $250 million expansion of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (l.) in North Carolina will be completed this fall. Covid-19 delayed work on the project, which will add a fourth...

Published July 7, 2021

FBI Investigating Tribal Casino Cyber-Attacks

Six Lucky Star casinos in Oklahoma are starting to reopen after shutting down June 18 following a cyber-attack. The Menominee Casino in Wisconsin also was targeted. The FBI is...

Published July 7, 2021

Navajo Nation Bill Would Reopen Casinos

The Navajo National Gaming Enterprise could soon reopen all its casinos and more importantly, open them to non-tribal patrons. CEO Brian Parrish (l.) said, “We're keeping our guys safe...

Published June 28, 2021

Osage Nation Breaks Ground on Two Oklahoma Casinos

Ground was recently broken on new Osage Nation casinos in Bartlesville and Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Both are expected to open in fall 2022, featuring gaming floors, hotels, pools, spas, fitness...

Published June 28, 2021

Catawba Two Kings Casino Could Open July 1

Housed in 23 prefabricated buildings merged into a single unit, the Catawba Two Kings Casino “prelaunch facility” in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, may open July, offering 500 slots, a...

Published June 28, 2021

Maine Bill Allows Tribal Gaming

After decades of trying, Maine’s four federally recognized tribes have won the right to offer gaming. A bill that passed in the House and Senate must meet with approval...

Published June 28, 2021

Louisiana Tribe Assumes Paragon Management

After a five-year partnership, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has announced it will take over management of its Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville from the Mohegan Tribe.

Published June 21, 2021

Oklahoma Nation Bars Ousted Chairman From Seeking Office

John L. Berrey (l.), former chairman of the Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma, has been barred from running for vice chairman. The tribal business committee pronounced Berrey “unsuitable for candidacy.”

Published June 21, 2021

Northern California Tribe Breaks Ground on Casino

Northern California’s Elk Valley Rancheria has broken ground on its new relocated Elk Valley Casino. The property is located on Highway 101 and it will have more slot machines,...

Published June 21, 2021

California’s Largest Casino Ends Mask Mandate

On June 14, Pechanga Resort Casino (l.) in Temecula, California announced that it will admit fully vaccinated guests without face masks. Fully vaccinated Pechanga employees can also work without...

Published June 21, 2021

Turning Stone New York Unveils Major Renovations

Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, operated by the Oneida Indian Nation, has announced a series of renovations and new venues across the property, which will mark...

Published June 21, 2021

Mohegan Sun Fined $60K for Covid Breaches

Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will pay a $60,000 fine for violating Covid-19 rules at its grand opening party in March. The fine followed photos of...

Published June 21, 2021

Hard Rock Begins Sacramento Casino Expansion

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain is adding a gas station and 2,500 seat event venue. The $65 million project is expected to be completed by...

Published June 21, 2021