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...
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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...
Harrah’s North Carolina Expansion On Track
The $275 million expansion at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, North Carolina, begun in September 2022, includes an expanded gaming floor, new 12-story hotel tower...
Officials Support Cherokees For Final Arkansas License
Cherokee Nation Business received the support of the Quorum Court in Pope County, Arkansas, moving its proposed $300 million Legends casino resort in Russellville closer to reality. But competitor...
Seminoles To Resume Florida Payments
Along with the launch of new casino games and sports betting, the Seminole Tribe said it plans to resume payments to Florida under the 30-year compact signed in 2021....
Konami Names Eric Schultz VP of Studio Operations
Konami Gaming has named longtime software engineering leader Eric Schultz (l.) as its new vice president of studio operations, to oversee the company’s game development efforts.
Oklahoma Tribes Oppose Stitt’s Sports Betting Proposal
Casino-operating tribes in Oklahoma want to offer sports betting but not under Governor Kevin Stitt’s (l.) plan, which would include an initial $500,000 licensing fee, a 20 percent tax...
Sports Betting Supporters Up the Ante in California
Eagle 1 Acquisitions believes they have the answer to bring tribal sports betting to California, and they keep amending their proposal to bring tribes along. But it’s a tough...
Senecas, Hochul Extend Compact Through March
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (r.) announced that the state and the Seneca Nation have signed a temporary extension of the tribe’s gaming compact, which was set to expire...
Seminoles Take Cautious Approach to Sports Betting
The game isn’t over in Florida. West Flagler Associates and the Bonita-Fort Myers Corp. have at least one card to play with the U.S. Supreme Court in their suit...
Large California Tribes Oppose Sports Betting Proposal
In 2022, California tribes split allegiances to support one of two propositions for sports betting. Both failed big. A year later, still licking their wounds, tribes don’t seem in...
Senecas, Hochul Agree to Temporary Compact Extension
The Seneca Nation and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have agreed to a short-term extension of the tribe’s gaming compact with the state, just eight days before the original...
Oklahoma Tribe Opens Second Casino
Oklahoma’s Osage Nation November 16 opened its second casino in two months: Osage Casinos Bartlesville. Just a month ago the nation opened Osage Casino and Hotel in Pawhuska.
Wisconsin Tribe Closer To Casino Development
The Kenosha City Council approved an agreement with the Menominee Indian Tribe allowing a $360 million Hard Rock Kenosha. Voters passed a Kenosha casino referendum in 2003 but it...
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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.
