Oklahoma Tribe Reinstates Lawsuit

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma wants to reinstate its lawsuit against the Poarch Creek Band of Indians, claiming that the tribe improperly removed human remains and artifacts from...

Published July 31, 2023

Oklahoma Lawmakers Object To Stitt’s Tribal Feuds

Oklahoma legislators are ready to remove Governor Kevin Stitt (l.) from tribal compact negotiations due to his hostile stance and numerous vetoes of tribe-supported measures. Stitt said he just...

Published July 31, 2023

Retired Sheriff Endorses Koi Nation Casino Project

A retired sheriff from a neighboring county has endorsed the proposed Shiloh Resort & Casino of the Koi Nation in Sonoma County. Former Sheriff Brian Martin (l.) spent more...

Published July 24, 2023

Oklahoma County Approves Travel Center Casino

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation received approval from Wagoner County, Oklahoma to build a travel plaza with a small casino in Coweta. No information has been given for the start...

Published July 24, 2023

NIGC Issues Scam Warning To Tribal Casinos

The National Indian Gaming Commission warned tribal casino operators about nationwide scams in which imposters claim to be vendors or state or tribal casino officials. The NIGC urged tribes...

Published July 24, 2023

Indian Gaming Revenues for FY 2022 are Record Breaking

National Indian Gaming revenues set new records in FY 2022, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has reported. Figures show that Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) was $40.9 billion, $1.9...

Published July 24, 2023

Wyoming County Approves Tribal Liquor License

In an unusual move, the Northern Arapaho Business Council requested a liquor license for its Wind River Casino (l.) in Fremont County, Wyoming. Even more unusual, the county granted...

Published July 17, 2023

Oklahoma AG, Governor Spar Over Tribal Lawsuit

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond (l.) wants to end the 3-year battle over Governor Kevin Stitt’s “unilateral action of negotiating illegal compacts” with four small tribes to pressure others...

Published July 17, 2023

Arizona Tribe Loses Sports Betting License

The Ak-Chin tribe, owners of Harrah’s Casino (l.) in Maricopa County, Arizona, became the first to lose its sports betting license since its mobile wagering partner, Fubo, left the...

Published July 17, 2023

CA Lawmakers Mull Letting Tribes sue Cardrooms

California lawmakers are considering SB 549, which would create a one-time window for gaming tribes to sue to defend the exclusivity of some card games. They could challenge cardrooms...

Published July 17, 2023

Florida Battle to Continue Between Seminoles and Opponents

The powerful Seminole Tribe of Florida scored a court victory to strengthen its grip on sports betting. Opponents could toss more legal maneuverings to change the trajectory. Meanwhile, the...

Published July 17, 2023

Tribe Wins Legal Battle Over Kansas Gambling

A U.S. Appeals Court upheld a 2020 ruling that will allow the Wyandotte Tribe to proceed with gaming operations on a 10-acre tract in Kansas. The state tried to...

Published July 10, 2023

WA Tribes Update Pacts with Gambling Commission

Four gaming tribes in Washington state have amended their tribal state gaming compacts with the Washington State Gambling Commission. The amendments will allow them to offer electronic table games....

Published July 10, 2023

California Tribe Free-to-Play App to Boost Casino Visits

The 29 Palms Band of Mission Indians isn’t waiting on the sidelines while lawmakers work to pass sports betting. They now have free-to-play games, which mimic sports betting without...

Published July 3, 2023

Bill Stalls That Would Give First Nations Control of Reserve Gaming

A bill that has been proposed in the Canadian parliament would give First Nations the exclusive control over gambling and lotteries that occur on their reserves. However, Bill S-268...

Published July 3, 2023

NY Assembly Adjourns, No Seneca Compact

The New York State Assembly, despite returning for a special session that ended June 21, adjourned without passing a bill authorizing the finalization of the Seneca Nation’s gaming compact.

Published July 3, 2023

Texas Tribal Casino Thrives Following Supreme Court Ruling

In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas could continue to operate its Naskila Casino (l.) in Livingston. The venue has created 825 jobs...

Published June 26, 2023

Gaming Funds Help Elk Grove Increase Public Safety Budget

Northern California’s Wilton Rancheria’s Sky River Casino (l.) is contributing $4 million more annually toward the town of Elk Grove. As a result, and the recent approval of a...

Published June 26, 2023

Board Tables Missouri Tribal Casino Resolution

A resolution supporting a proposed Osage Nation casino was tabled by the Lake Ozark board of aldermen. Earlier, locals had expressed concern over a lack of details about the...

Published June 26, 2023

Graton Tribe Begins $1 Billion Expansion

The largest casino resort in Northern California, Graton Resort & Casino (l.), has begun a $1 billion expansion. Graton Rancheria broke ground June 16 on the project, which will...

Published June 26, 2023