Legal
December 4, 2024
Dispute Between Tribal Nations Intensifies Over Proposed Bay Area Casino
A court fight between two Native American tribes has heated up as the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria try to stop the building of a planned casino near Windsor, California. The Graton Rancheria sued federal agencies on November 27 claiming that the project would step on their tribal rights and ancestral roots. Historic Dispute Over […]
Industry
November 26, 2024
Trump’s Secretary of the Interior Option Could Stop Tribal Gaming Extension
After making many bettors richer after his election at the start of the month, President-Elect Donald Trump’s nominations have started to pop up. One of them is that of North Dakota’s Governor Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior, an option that may present a series of challenges for tribal gaming, especially regarding the “hub-and-spoke” […]
Casino
November 22, 2024
Vallejo City Council Greenlights Controversial Tribal Casino
The Vallejo City Council has decided to pass a resolution that will allow the construction of a new gambling property that will be operated by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California. Despite certain concerns, proponents argue that the property would generate many new jobs and benefit the local economy. The Meeting Continued […]
Casino
November 14, 2024
Turning Stone Casino Expands with Start of $370M Project Phase
The federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York, the Oneida Indian Nation, confirmed the start of the next building phase at Turning Stone Resort Casino. Next Phase of the Central New York Casino Resort Starts On Thursday, the Indian Nation revealed it signed more than two dozen contracts with Upstate New York companies that […]
Industry
November 13, 2024
Seneca Nation Presses for New Gaming Compact with New York State
J.C. Seneca, the newly elected president of the Seneca Nation of Indians, takes office at a pivotal time as the Nation seeks to renegotiate its gaming compact with New York State. Seneca winning more than 87% of the vote reflects the Nation’s growing discontent with Governor Kathy Hochul’s lack of motivation to address such concerns. […]
Industry
November 12, 2024
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ Kewadin Casinos Go Smoke-Free
The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced that its casinos have gone smoke-free, appeasing those who advocate for healthier indoor environments. The milestone decision came amid increased calls for a smoking ban across gambling venues in the United States. The Kewadin Casinos Will No Longer Allow Indoor Smoking The Sault Tribe, which operates five […]
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 […]
Casino
October 24, 2024
ISI Powers We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort with Betting Solutions
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, a tribal gaming venue in Fort McDowell, Arizona, has penned a new partnership deal with Internet Sports International (ISI), a provider of sports betting solutions. Per the agreement, the latter company will empower the casino’s operations with cutting-edge technology. The Provider Will Empower the Casino’s Sportsbook Under the agreement, ISI will power […]
Casino
October 22, 2024
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino Becomes Site of Disenrollment Protests
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has found itself in hot water amid disenrollment protests. More than 100 protestors gathered outside the property, protesting against the practice employed by the Chukchansi tribe. The initiative saw protestors walk for half a mile from Road 417 down Highway 41 to Lucky Lane in front of the casino, […]
Sports
October 18, 2024
Colorado Seeks Dismissal of Tribal Lawsuit Over Sports Betting Regulation
Colorado is asking a federal court to toss a lawsuit filed by the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes. Tribes Sue Colorado Over Sports Betting Rules, State Asserts Legal Immunity The tribes are challenging how the state oversees their sports betting businesses. The state’s lawyers say the Eleventh Amendment protects the officials named in […]
