Casino
August 12, 2024
Harris-Walz Presidential Ticket Wins Sympathies from Tribal Gaming Leaders
From Trump’s passionate rallies in Nevada about exempting tips from tax to the Republican nominee for the US Presidency receiving ample donations from Las Vegas Sands’ owner, Meriam, and her late husband Sheldon Adelson, gambling companies have not been indifferent to arguably the most important election race in the free world. Tribal Leaders See a […]
Legal
August 12, 2024
National Tribal Impact Unlikely in Southern Ute’s Lawsuit against Colorado
Colorado was among the states that launched online and retail sports betting in 2020. The activity was legalized through Proposition DD which received the approval of voters on November 5, 2019. Under a compact dating back to the 90s, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe was also permitted to launch sports betting. However, the state required […]
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 […]
Casino
July 22, 2024
Cherokee Nation Is Not Considering a Vegas Casino Yet
The Cherokee Nation was said to be mulling over a potential foray into the Las Vegas casino industry. However, the tribe isn’t quite ready yet, according to the chairman of its gambling authority. The Nation Is Not Ready for Vegas John Sparks, chair of the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission, explained that the nation isn’t inherently […]
Industry
July 18, 2024
NCPG Introduces Tribal Advisory Council to Tackle Gambling Issues
In order to tackle gambling-related issues among Native American communities, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has formed its Tribal Advisory Council. NCPG is the only national nonprofit organization that focuses on reducing the economic and social impact of gambling addiction, and its new program seeks to foster closer cooperation with tribal gaming organizations. […]
Casino
July 17, 2024
Jamul Casino Hotel Tower Project Nears Completion
The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly-owned enterprise of the Jamul Indian Village Tribe, celebrated another monumental step in the construction of Jamul Casino’s new 16-story hotel tower with a topping-off ceremony that included the placement of the final beam onto the structure. This milestone will set the stage for a spring 2025 […]
Sports
July 11, 2024
Southern Utes Sue Colorado Over Online Sports Betting Dispute
The governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, and state gaming officials have been sued by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for what they say is unfair exclusion from the sports betting market. The tribe claims that Sky Ute SportsBook was improperly blocked by the state which wanted to collect taxes not applicable to tribal gaming under […]
Casino
July 10, 2024
Win-River Casino Granted Historic Relocation Approval from DOI
Recognized as a leading gaming and entertainment destination, Win-River Resort and Casino, offers a wide range of table games and slot machines. Bingo, poker, as well as amenities such as restaurants are also available for visitors of the hotel casino resort near Redding in California. For years, the federally recognized tribe, the Redding Rancheria, has […]
Industry
July 9, 2024
Man Goes to Prison over Drug Distribution to Wisconsin Tribal Communities
A man who was arrested for suspicion of distribution of drugs to Menominee and Ho-Chunk Tribal Communities in Wisconsin was recently sentenced to more than ten years in prison. The 42-year-old man, identified with the initials C.P., was arrested by law enforcement outside Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg near Wittenberg in Shawano County. After the man was […]
Casino
July 8, 2024
Timbisha Shoshone Tribe Remains on Track with California Casino Project
A few years after an unsuccessful attempt of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe to secure land and build a casino in Ridgecrest, California, the Tribe is now moving forward with another casino project. The project in question proposes the development of a casino in Inyokern, on Highway 178 and near Highway 395. Judging by a notice […]
