Industry
October 17, 2024
Tribal Leaders Condemn Sweepstakes During Recent Meeting
The debate surrounding sweepstakes intensified over the last year. With some analysts estimating the cost of the market at tens of billions as of 2023, the niche sector is likely to keep growing. This places sweepstakes in the sights of lawmakers, gambling regulators and stakeholders such as commercial and tribal operators. Sweepstakes at the Sights […]
Legal
October 14, 2024
Alabama Casino Battle Between Tribes Restarted by Appeals Court
The legal battle between two Native American Tribes in Alabama over a sacred burial ground that was used for the development of a casino continues following a Court of Appeals decision from Friday. Court of Appeals Issues a Ruling on the Case The legal dispute involves the Muscogee Creek Nation and the Poarch Band of […]
Legal
September 30, 2024
Colorado: Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Challenges Sports Betting in Lawsuit
Colorado is one of the 38 states where sports betting is live and legal, offering millions of customers a wide range of retail and mobile betting options. While the market in the state has matured since its 2020 launch, a couple of Tribal operators are yet to introduce their services as currently, the Colorado Division […]
Legal
September 26, 2024
Muscogee Creek Nation Says Wind Creek Casino Is Built on Sacred Burial Ground
The Muscogee Creek Nation continues its legal battle against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, alleging that the latter desecrated a burial ground by building a casino on top of it. Once known as Oce Vpofv (Hickory Ground), the location of the casino bears a historical significance to the former tribal nation. The Two Tribes […]
Sports
September 6, 2024
Mohegan Sun and FanDuel Launch New Sports Podcast
Tribal gaming operator Mohegan has joined forces with sportsbook juggernaut FanDuel to launch a new sports betting podcast. Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun just aired its first episode, providing sports fans with expert opinions on the upcoming NFL season. The Podcast Comes Just in Time for the NFL Sportsbook Live from Mohegan Sun will be […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
California Tribal Compact Bill Secures Assembly Approval
California Senator Bill Dodd announced that two of his measures, including a tribal gaming compact, have been greenlit by the Assembly. He praised this development, calling it a “win for everyone.” Dodd’s Bill Was Approved by the Assembly As per the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, states can sign gaming compacts with Native tribes, […]
Legal
August 28, 2024
Cherokee Nation Petitions against Arkansas Casino Referendum
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, has filed an appeal with the Arkansas Supreme Court, hoping to prevent a proposed ballot referendum that could invalidate a casino license awarded to Pope County. This case has raised significant debate, causing the Arkansas Supreme Court to prioritize the issue. Tribal Interests […]
Sports
August 19, 2024
Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Leaders Hope to Bring Sports Betting to the State
To try and change the state’s fortunes, 2,000 tribal leaders met with representatives of sports betting and gambling companies in Oklahoma City recently to discuss the potential legalization of sports gambling. The meeting mostly focused on acknowledging the realities on the ground – without regulated gambling, illegal gambling will continue to take precedence, and people […]
Casino
August 19, 2024
Californian Tribal Gaming Operations May Soon Be Able to Sue Cardrooms
A new bill has made it to the assembly floor after SB 549 was approved with a 14-0 vote in the Assembly Appropriation Committee. The Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act will essentially allow Californian tribes to sue cardrooms over their offer of blackjack and poker games, which are supposedly the exclusive rights of the […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Biden Nominates Patrice H. Kunesh National Indian Gaming Commission Chairwoman
President Joe Biden has now made another move towards strengthening ties with tribal gaming by nominating Patrice H. Kunesh as chairwoman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, a White House press statement confirmed. Experienced Tribal Gaming Veteran Steps at NIGC H. Kunesh has extensive experience in participating in tribal, state, and federal affairs, making her […]
