Industry
November 10, 2025
Colorado Tribes Renew Fight for Sports Betting Rights
Tensions have once again erupted between the state of Colorado and its two federally recognized tribes, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Frictions over sports betting rights and environmental disputes are becoming more pronounced. Tribal leaders say the state’s refusal to allow them to offer online sports wagering represents yet […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Police Investigate Gunshots Fired at the Coushatta Chairman’s House
A call about a gunshot near the home of David Sickey, the chairman of the Coushatta Tribe in Louisiana, is being investigated by police in Jefferson Davis Parish. Authorities reported that the incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 11:15 PM. Reports have stated that a bullet had gone through the window of Sickey’s kid. There […]
Casino
November 5, 2025
Gaming Regulators Investigate Financial Misconduct at Tribal Casino
Louisiana State Police have started to investigate possible financial problems at the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder. This comes at the same time as news about someone shooting at the home of the tribe’s current leader. Audit Triggers Inquiry Into Alleged Personal Spending by Former Coushatta Executives The state’s Gaming Enforcement Division said they are […]
Casino
November 5, 2025
Tribal Casinos Start Food Drives Across the Country During Shutdown
Tribal casinos in the US are taking action to fight hunger as communities deal with the holiday season and the current federal government shutdown. To show their support, gaming businesses run by tribal nations are setting up food drives, giving away meals, and offering special deals to help families in need and government workers without […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
Snuneymuxw Buys Two Casinos, Becomes Canada’s Biggest Indigenous Operator
Petroglyph Development Group (PDG), a wholly owned corporation of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, and Great Canadian Entertainment announced that they have finalized a deal under which the former will acquire two casino businesses from the latter. With these purchases, PDG will become the largest Indigenous owned gaming operator by revenue in Canada. Petroglyph Development Group […]
Casino
October 24, 2025
Federal Agencies Investigate Misuse of Funds at Louisiana Tribal Casino
The FBI and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have stepped up their investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing at the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana. Several sources and internal documents reveal that federal agents have interviewed former employees about possible mishandling of casino money by previous tribal leaders. The investigation centers on Jonathan Cernek, who […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
Attorney Urges Tribes, States to Fight Against Prediction Markets
A leading gaming attorney is urging tribal nations and state attorneys general to join forces in pushing back against prediction markets, which he says pose risks to both state authority and tribal sovereignty. “Courts Are Finally Addressing the Issue” Daniel Wallach spoke on Wednesday during a webinar hosted by the Indian Gaming Association, one day […]
Business
October 20, 2025
Mohegan Parts Ways with CEO Ray Pineault
Mohegan said that its president and chief executive officer, Ray Pineault, is set to step down after over two decades with the company. According to the official announcement, Pineault took this decision in order to spend more time with his family Pineault to Step Down on December 28 In its announcement, Mohegan clarified that Pineault […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Casino Tribes’ Donations Put Spotlight on Bonta’s Fantasy Sports Crackdown
People are taking a closer look at California Attorney General Rob Bonta after he got over $100,000 in campaign money from Native American tribes that run casinos. This happened just a few months before his office said daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests broke the law in California. California Tribes Back Bonta as He Labels Fantasy […]
Business
October 6, 2025
WarHorse Gaming Secures $300M Deal to Fuel Expansion in Nebraska
Nebraska’s leading casino operator, WarHorse Gaming, the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, has secured a $300 million refinancing deal, paving the way for an exciting expansion. This includes the opening of a new casino in South Sioux City and major upgrades to its current locations in Omaha and Lincoln. WarHorse Plans […]
