TRIBAL GAMING Archives - Page 9 of 191

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

Tribal Leader Sues GSR for Racial Discrimination

Former Timbisha Shoshone Tribal Chairman Jimmy-John Thompson recently filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (l.).

Published June 26, 2023

Seneca-New York Compact in Limbo

The new gaming compact agreed upon by New York state officials and the Seneca Nation remains in question after lawmakers refused to authorize the deal.

Published June 26, 2023

DHS Releases Human Trafficking Awareness Aid for Tribal Ops

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a toolkit designed to help tribal gaming and hospitality industries recognize and respond to human trafficking.

Published June 19, 2023

Seneca NY Compact in Question

A non-disclosure agreement, secretive negotiations, and a possible Rochester casino have clouded the prospects of the new gaming compact deal for the Seneca Nation in New York.

Published June 19, 2023

Kansas Tribe Awaits Florida Sports Betting Ruling

The state of Kansas will allow the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to amend its gaming compact to offer online sports betting. But the tribe is awaiting the outcome of...

Published June 12, 2023

Seneca Nation Agrees ‘In Principle’ on NY Compact

The Seneca Nation announced that it has reached agreement in principle with the state of New York over a new gaming compact, after several months of negotiations.

Published June 12, 2023

Missouri Town Tables Tribal Casino Resolution

The Lake Ozark board of aldermen tabled a resolution supporting the Osage Nation’s proposed casino until the tribe can provide more information, including tax collection and impacts on traffic,...

Published June 5, 2023

Gaming Compact for Senecas Pressures Governor

A bill that would require New York Governor Kathy Hochul (l.) to begin negotiations for a new gaming compact for the Seneca Nation of Indians puts new pressure on...

Published June 5, 2023

Palms Announces New Labor Agreement with Culinary, Bartenders

The Palms Casino Resort (l.) and the local Culinary and Bartenders unions have agreed to a new three-year labor contract, the sides announced. The deal was ratified by the...

Published May 29, 2023

Michigan Tribes Find New Cash Crop

Several Michigan tribes that operate casinos also are discovering the benefits and profitability of participating in the legal medicinal and recreational cannabis industries with production, stores and lounges.

Published May 22, 2023

New York Tribe Wants Compact Changes

The Seneca Nation in New York has been negotiating its 20-year compact, which expires in December, with state gaming officials since last August. Tribal officials are frustrated Governor Kathy...

Published May 22, 2023