Californians are going to decide on the legalization of sports gambling in November and two opposing ad campaigns are fighting for their votes. One proposed measure will allow online sports betting, while the other will limit sports gambling to the brick-and-mortar tribal casinos and race tracks. Fierce Fight Among Various Players in the Californian Gambling […]
As November’s elections draw closer, tensions rise between tribes, major sportsbook operators, and local cardrooms. The reason is the legalization of sports betting in the Golden State, which, at this point, is almost a certainty. Each major player has their own ideas regarding the exact legislative changes, and with millions of dollars in potential profits, […]
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, the tribe that owns and operates Graton Resort and Casino, wants to expand its gaming floor and add a second hotel tower, a notice the tribe filed with the city revealed. Expansion Plans back on the Table The proposed expansion of Graton Resort and Casino will further strengthen the […]
The feud between commercial and tribal gambling deepened in California as two cardrooms accused an Indian initiative of being anti-competitive and filed a lawsuit. The Cardrooms Consider the Act to Be Anti-Competitive The initiative in question is a ballot called California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act. It is endorsed by nine of […]
The Seneca Nation of Indians and the state of New York managed to write history as they ended their years-long dispute regarding revenue sharing and thus, agreed to commence negotiations on a new gaming compact. Seneca Nation Will Receive $40 Million in Disputed Fees The president of the Seneca Nation, Matthew Pagels, took to Facebook […]
Clarion Events and the National Indian Gaming Association have teamed up with a well-developed strategy that will help both brands grow, support, and protect the tribal gaming market. With this long-term partnership, the annual Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention by NIGA will be able to grow as Clarion Events has massive expertise in this field. […]
Tribal gaming did not come out of the pandemic unscathed after the report of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 revealed a 19.5% drop in gross gaming revenue. Erasing 7 Years of Growth The report, released by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Conference in Oklahoma City, […]
Sports betting legalization in Florida is now facing legal hurdles after a pari-mutuel company filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the state compact with the Seminole Tribe. Legal Fiction Southwest Parimutuels, owner of Magic City Casino in Miami and the Bonita Springs Poker Room, filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern […]
Native Indian tribes in Maine were just one signature away from being able to open casinos on their tribal land. They were most likely already preparing the chips and cards in anticipation of the final approval, but will now need to put their gear back in storage. Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, has vetoed a legislative […]
The North Bay tribes are supporting the legalization of sports betting at native land casinos. This results in an expensive conflict between the tribes and other bookmakers as it may give tribal casinos a monopoly on sports gambling. The state measure in question is scheduled for the ballot in November next year and would potentially make […]
