Some California Tribes May Grow Pot Independent of State
Pot may be a smoking hot new business in the Golden State, but tribes seeking to mine some of that gold are hitting a roadblock in the form of...
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Indian Tax Concerns Subject at NIGA Confab
The two-day National Indian Gaming Association’s 20-18 Winter Legislative Summit held a full schedule. Tribal leaders are leery of the current political climate.
Washington Casino to Open Events Center
A year after opening the Ilani Casino Resort near La Center, Washington, the tribe will be opening a new event center on April 1. The new 22,000 square foot...
California Casino Updates Pavilion
Pauma Casino in San Diego County just replaced an aging concert pavilion with a much larger one that will allow it to offer concerts hosting nearly 1,200 seats. The...
Oklahoma Casino Adding Water Park, Hotel Rooms
In an effort to provide more family entertainment, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe broke ground on a water park and 60 additional rooms at its 7 Clans First Council Hotel and...
Dakota Magic Phase-One Expansion Completed
A ribbon-cutting marked the completion of phase one of expansions at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux's Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, North Dakota. The expansion included a redesigned casino floor and...
Oneidas Open Third N.Y. Casino
The tribe’s newest entry is a $40 million boutique property with 500 slots, 20 table games and two casual restaurants and a choice lakeside location just 15 miles from...
Federal Law Could Protect Naskila
One day after a magistrate judge ruled the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe must close its Naskila electronic bingo hall, Texas U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (l.) introduced legislation allowing it and the...
Connecticut Tribes Submit Casino Drawings
Connecticut’s two gaming tribes submitted rough drawings for the $300 million satellite casino that they hope to build in East Windsor. City officials were less than overwhelmed by the...
Tribes Watch Christie v. NCAA Closely
Although many are watching the U.S. Supreme Court with interest to see how it rules on Christie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, and whether the Professional and Amateur Sports...
Tribes Line Up Sovereignty Bill Votes
Fewer than the 60 senators needed to overcome a filibuster have committed to voting for the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act. Tribes want the act, so they are no longer...
Court Could Rule on Maine Indian Gaming
Lawmakers in Maine want that state’s high court to rule on whether federally recognized tribes can offer gaming without the permission of the state. Tribes have tried for years...
Texas Tribe Must Close Bingo Parlor
A tribe that has been operating a Class II bingo casino in violation of Texas law could be forced to close it. At stake is the fate of the...
Connecticut Tribes Losing Battle For Third Casino
The Mohegans and Mashantucket Pequot Tribes, along with four members of Congress from Connecticut, are asking the Department of the Interior’s Inspector General to investigate the department’s refusal to...
Florida Senate Adds Compact Amendment
SB840, the Florida gambling bill, was amended to include renewing Seminole compact, granting the tribe exclusivity for blackjack and slots outside South Florida, in return for $3 billion over...
California Tribes Get Serious About Cardroom Regulation
Rincon Chairman Bo Mazzetti (l.) and other leaders of some California gaming tribes are urging their colleagues to take of the gloves and sue the state of California to...
Union Threatens to Punish Democrats Who Vote for Tribal Bill
Union officials have announced they will play hardball with Democrats in the U.S. Senate who might be tempted to vote for the Tribal Sovereignty Act. The act would exempt...
Eastern Cherokees Holds Liquor Sales Vote
A future referendum will allow the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to determine if liquor can be sold beyond its Harrah's Cherokee casinos in North Carolina. If the proposal...
Candidate Supports Ho-Chunk Casino
The Ho-Chunk Nation's proposed off-reservation casino in Beloit, Wisconsin would get a boost if Democrat Tony Evers (l.) becomes governor. Evers, Wisconsin's public schools superintendent, said he'd approve the...
Pechanga to Reveal Expansion March 3
Pechanga Resort & Casino in Southern California is preparing to open the $300 million expansion. A Grand Opening will be held March 3.
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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.
