Legal
January 17, 2024
New Mexico Supreme Court Settles Tribal Jurisdiction Dispute
Federally recognized Native American tribes across the United States have established different laws, applicable to their lands. While such tribes have courts, in some cases, it is up to a state court to have the final word for rulings. This creates difficulties for the tribes and prolongs a process that can otherwise be resolved in […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
Tribal Gambling Expansion Once Again a Hot Topic in Maine
Currently, Maine’s federally recognized tribes hold exclusive rights to sports betting. The state launched its legal betting market back in November last year, yet tribes continue their efforts toward the expansion of gambling in the state. On Wednesday this week, Maine’s Veteran’s and Legal Affairs Committee, heard details regarding three bills that propose the expansion […]
Casino
January 11, 2024
Two Eastern Shawnee Tribe Casinos Experience Data Security Incidents
Two of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma’s properties, namely the Indigo Sky Casino and Resort and Outpost Casino, have experienced data security incidents in December. In relation to that, the two gambling venues are now notifying customers whose personal data might have been compromised. The issue was first discovered by Indigo Sky, which discovered […]
Casino
January 4, 2024
Prairie Flower Casino Expansion Continues Despite Minor Delays
Prairie Flower Casino is a popular gaming and entertainment destination located on tribal land in Carter Lake, Iowa. The venue is owned and operated by the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and it first opened its doors in 2018. Since then, the Tribe has been continuously reinvesting in the property, introducing new amenities and improving its […]
Business
January 3, 2024
Hard Rock Begins Construction of New Casino, Hires a New SVP of Hotel Operations
Hard Rock International has begun work on its joint project with the Tejon Indian Tribe in California. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon featured a commemorative shovel groundbreaking and was attended by representatives of both Hard Rock and the Tejon Indian Tribe. Described as an exciting day for the state, […]
Legal
January 3, 2024
Maine Legislators to Resume Efforts for Tribal Gambling Expansion
Maine’s federally recognized tribes have been offering online sports betting since the launch of the state’s legal market early in November last year. This became possible after state lawmakers legalized online sports betting back in May 2022. Now, efforts of the legislators to expand the gambling options for Maine residents are likely to resume, a […]
Casino
December 27, 2023
Menominee Indian Tribe Wants to Spend $360M on Hard Rock Casino Resort
For starters, the Menominee Indian Tribe wants to work in partnership with Hard Rock, the brand owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, which recently launched sports betting in the Sunshine State despite strong local opposition. The collaboration between the two was previously known, but the Menominee Indian Tribe is hoping to elicit a stronger […]
Sports
December 18, 2023
California Tribal Coalition Stands Strong Against Sports Betting Proposals
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) announced its unwavering opposition to two proposed sports wagering initiatives, marking a united front against what they deem as deceptive measures. CNIGA Chairman Raises Alarms Over Deceptive Sports Wagering Initiatives CNIGA Chairman, James Siva, expressed concerns about the initiatives, highlighting their disingenuous nature. Chairman Siva stated during a […]
Casino
December 18, 2023
Seneca Gaming Corp. Picks Monique Sebastian as Director of Ent
Monique Sebastian will pursue and focus on growth as part of the company, having served for more than two decades in various entertainment companies and held numerous positions commanding the same level of responsibility. Sebastian recently held a position at Foxwoods Resort Casino where she secured performances by Alicia Keys, John Legend, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin […]
Business
December 15, 2023
Mohegan’s Q4 Fiscal Results Highlight Growth and Diversification
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority recently released its fourth-quarter fiscal results ending 30 September 2023, showcasing notable strides in revenue diversification despite inconsistent results across some metrics. The company’s dedication to its customers and employees also set it apart from the competition, as management remained confident in its 2024 prospects, placing significant hope in its […]
