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

Tribal Leaders Revive Task Force

The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) jointly hosted a press briefing this past week, declaring the revival of the IGA/NCAI Tribal Leaders...

Published May 22, 2023

Oklahoma Tribes Open, Announce Casinos

In Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation opened its West Bay Casino and Resort (l.) in Kingston, and the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma announced a partnership with Caesars Entertainment to develop...

Published May 15, 2023

Michigan Tribe Awaits Federal Recognition

After the Department of the Interior rejected its application for federal recognition in February, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians in Western Michigan have been gathering additional documentation...

Published May 15, 2023

Indian Gaming Breaks Record in ‘22: $48.4 Billion in Gross Revenue

Indian gaming has returned to and surpassed pre-pandemic levels. The latest Nationwide Impacts of Indian Gaming Report says the industry reached $48.4 billion in gross revenue in 2022. That’s...

Published May 15, 2023

A Stupid, College-Educated White Boy

In today’s world, navigating business and politics is difficult enough, but that’s especially true if the industry is tribal gaming and the politics are in California. It’s certainly a...

Published May 8, 2023

Connecticut Tribes Seek Bill to Increase Funds for Towns

Under new legislation by Connecticut lawmakers, cities that receive tribal gaming funds could get a big increase if the bill passes.

Published May 8, 2023

Sky River Casino Considering Expansion

Eight months ago Boyd Gaming opened the $500 million Sky River Casino (l.) for the Wilton Rancheria in Elk Grove, California. The property has done so well that the...

Published May 8, 2023

Omaha, Nebraska Casino To Open In 2024

Construction will start next month on the WarHorse Casino in Omaha, Nebraska, to be completed in late 2024. WarHorse Lincoln’s temporary casino opened in September 2022. Ho-Chunk Inc. and...

Published May 8, 2023

Apaches Face Fines for NIGC Violations

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma could be ordered to pay large fines due to multiple violations cited by the National Indian Gaming Commission at two tribal casinos dating back...

Published May 8, 2023