Industry
February 20, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Advance Tribal-Led Online Sports Betting Plan
Momentum is building in Wisconsin around a proposal that could reshape the state’s sports betting landscape. The State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 601, which would allow residents to place bets online or through mobile devices, provided those wagers are processed through servers located on tribal land. While the bill will advance to the Senate, […]
Prediction Markets
February 16, 2026
Mohegan Tribe Backs Crackdown on Prediction Markets
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is backing Connecticut’s efforts to rein in prediction market platforms that executives say are infringing on the tribes’ exclusive gaming rights. The announcement came as Mohegan reported a first-quarter profit, largely driven by a one-time accounting gain. “Exclusivity On All Forms of Gaming” During an earnings call last Thursday, February […]
Sports
February 12, 2026
Wisconsin Tribal Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Make Online Sports Betting Reality
Wisconsin tribes have voiced their support for the online legalization of sports betting in the State. During the annual State of the Tribes address held on Tuesday, February 10, tribal leaders spoke about the possibility of introducing Internet wagering locally. Tribes Urge Lawmakers to Pass Bill Allowing Them to Administer Mobile Sports Betting Red Cliff […]
Industry
February 11, 2026
Tribal Leaders Sound Alarm over Sweepstakes and Sports Prediction Markets
Tribal leaders gathered in Washington this week to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Indian gaming. Such activities continue to be an effective economic development tool for tribal governments, generating a steady source of income for their communities. Gambling revenue is crucial for essential services, including health clinics, schools, housing, and elder care. Tribes Argue […]
Industry
February 10, 2026
California Approves Significant Cardroom Changes, to the Industry’s Dismay
California introduced new rules on cardrooms that would change the vertical as players know it. While cardrooms have become a beloved form of entertainment, tribal pressures have long loomed over them. Cardrooms Have Been a Thorn in the Tribal Industry’s Side for Years For context, California’s law provides tribal operators with exclusivity when it comes […]
Legal
February 9, 2026
Scotts Valley Tribe Continues Fight for Vallejo Casino
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians continues its fight for a casino in Vallejo, California. While the tribe insists that the casino would be an important economic driver, competitor tribes have been trying to get it blocked. Competitor Tribes Say the Scotts Valley’s Claim for the Land Is Invalid In the latest development in […]
Casino
February 9, 2026
Man Says He Has No Recollection of Stabbing, Murdering Victim at Tribal Casino
Rigoberto Mendez Morales is now facing charges of second-degree murder in North Dakota after he was arrested last month for allegedly killing a woman in a hotel room at a popular tribal casino destination in the state. Suspected Perpetrator Says He Has No Recollection of Events The heinous act took place in a hotel room […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Osage Nation Casino Near Lake Ozark Moves Closer to Reality
The Osage Nation Casino, which is expected to land on a 28-acre site near Lake Ozark in Miller County, Missouri, has taken a new step in what has so far proven to be a particularly lengthy process. The latter included a series of local agreements aimed at infrastructure, services, and revenue sharing. “Legally Sound and […]
Casino
January 28, 2026
Catawba Two Kings Casino’s First Phase Close to Opening in North Carolina
The Catawba Indian Nation is getting ready to open the first part of its big casino project in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, in late winter 2026. The tribe’s leaders said the ground floor of the main casino building should start running in February or March. Catawba Two Kings Resort Begins Transition from Temporary to Full […]
Legal
January 27, 2026
Minnesota Court Rules in Favor of Dealer-Assist Games at Running Aces Racino
A Minnesota Supreme Court has affirmed an earlier ruling, allowing the Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack to offer dealer-assist table games, despite earlier complaints by tribal authorities. Local Tribe Was Displeased with Dealer-Assist Games Three years ago, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community filed a lawsuit against Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack, asserting that its dealer-assisted […]
