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October 9, 2025
Eklutna Tribe Stops Birchwood Casino Expansion Due to Federal Policy Change
The Native Village of Eklutna has suspended construction of a major tribal casino north of Anchorage. This decision comes after the Trump administration canceled a federal legal opinion that had expanded tribal control over Alaska Native allotments. Tribe Seeks Answers on Rights Before Resuming Birchwood Casino Construction The tribe had started to clear land to […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Federal Reversal Casts Doubt on Alaska Tribal Gaming Projects
The US Department of the Interior has withdrawn a key legal interpretation that allowed Alaska tribes to operate casino-style gaming halls, putting the future of two newly established projects in limbo. Eklutna and Tlingit-Haida Casino Plans Unclear After Interior Department’s Move Deputy Interior Secretary Kate MacGregor issued the decision in a September 25 memo, stating […]
Sports
May 21, 2025
Alaska May Try to Power Through Push for Legalized Sports Betting
Alaska is down but not under yet, with the state trying to push a bill that seeks to legalize up to 10 online sportsbooks locally. Whether the bill succeeds will be a matter of razor-thin majority that sees it through. Alaska’s Hopes for Passing Sports Betting This Year Get a Cold Shoulder Originally introduced in […]
Industry
April 15, 2025
Alaska Authorities Continue Fight against Eklutna Tribe’s Gaming Hall
Alaska recently saw the opening of its first tribal gaming hall, to local authorities’ dismay. The controversial property was greenlit in the final days of the Biden administration and many locals are not too happy about it. This isn’t to say that the hall hasn’t been successful, though, as it has enjoyed plenty of interest […]
Industry
March 25, 2025
Alaska Considers New Online Sports Wagering Legislation
Alaska is preparing to take a bold step toward legalizing online sports betting with House Bill 145 (HB 145). Sponsored by Rep. David Nelson, the proposed legislation seeks to establish a regulated framework for mobile sports wagering, providing the state with a fresh revenue stream, enhancing consumer protection measures, and cracking down on overseas black […]
Legal
February 6, 2025
Alaska Sues to Overturn Approval of New Tribal Gaming Hall in Birchwood
The State of Alaska has taken legal action against the federal government, filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The case challenges recent federal rulings that alter the long-standing interpretation of jurisdiction over Native allotments within the state. At the center of the dispute is the federal government’s decision […]
Casino
January 20, 2025
Eklutna Tribe Works Fast on Birchwood Casino Project
A total of eight acres of land, known as the Ondola Allotment, located in Birchwood, Alaska, is expected to be the home of a new casino offering a range of gambling activities. The project would be built and run by Marnell Gaming, a recognizable casino developer based in Las Vegas and famous for its projects […]
Casino
November 6, 2024
Eklutna Tribe Prepares Land for Casino in Birchwood near Anchorage
A Native American Tribe planning to build a gambling hall near Anchorage in Alaska started clearing the land that would be used for the project if it receives a green light. An Approval of the Project May Finally Allow It to Lift Off This is the case of the Native Village of Eklutna, also referred […]
Industry
August 1, 2024
Eklutna to Construct New Bingo Hall in Alaska Thanks to Federal Ruling
Alaska has finally allowed an electronic bingo hall proposal by the Native Village of Eklutna, a local tribal organization, to move forward. This marks a huge milestone for the tribe, which has been requesting such approval for over two decades. A Major Development for Alaskan Gaming The Eklutna’s plan was approved by the Interior Department’s […]
Industry
June 11, 2021
Alaska Might Consider Expanded Gambling To Cover Budget Shortfalls
The regular legislative session in Alaska ended with several questions still unanswered. This led to the need for a special session that is currently underway, but it looks like the additional time won’t be enough, either. As the state tries to figure out its budget, a second special session is going to be necessary, and […]
