Casino
October 2, 2025
Federal Reversal Casts Doubt on Alaska Tribal Gaming Projects
The US Department of the Interior has withdrawn a key legal interpretation that allowed Alaska tribes to operate casino-style gaming halls, putting the future of two newly established projects in limbo. Eklutna and Tlingit-Haida Casino Plans Unclear After Interior Department’s Move Deputy Interior Secretary Kate MacGregor issued the decision in a September 25 memo, stating […]
Casino
September 30, 2025
Long-serving Tribal Gaming Chief Ernie Stevens Jr. Dies at 66
Native American communities grieve the unexpected death of Ernie Stevens Jr., head of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, who died on September 26 at 66 years old. Native American Community Honors Stevens as Mentor, Advocate, and Leader Stevens, who ran the IGA for almost 25 years, had […]
Casino
September 29, 2025
Tribal Nations Face Growing Cybersecurity Threats
The latest report from the US Tribal Information Sharing & Analysis Center (Tribal-ISAC) examines how an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape could challenge Tribal governments and enterprises throughout the United States. The findings highlight how tribes are adapting to these new threats and draw attention to the significant vulnerabilities that remain. Cybersecurity Investments Are Often Insufficient […]
Casino
September 29, 2025
Koi Nation’s Sonoma Casino Plans Suffer Another Setback
The Koi Nation of Northern California’s hopes for a high-profile casino development in Sonoma County have come crashing down after a federal judge stripped its 68-acre parcel in the Shiloh neighborhood of its trust status. This ruling puts an immediate stop to the tribe’s ambitions to develop a $600-million resort casino, at least for the […]
Casino
September 26, 2025
NIGC Wants Coushatta Casino Ex-GM Suspended Amid Fraud
Federal regulators have required a Louisiana gambling venue to cut all ties with a former executive, currently a casino consultant, who didn’t sound the alarm on auditors and potential investors regarding possible fraud allegations. The National Indian Gaming Commission asked the Coushatta Tribal Gaming Commission to suspend Todd Stewart’s license, the ex-general manager of the […]
Casino
September 25, 2025
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Passes $2B in Jackpots for Fourth Straight Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has surpassed $2 billion in jackpot payouts as it handed out almost 700,000 jackpots of over $1,200 or more. The Casino Paid Out Hundreds of Thousands of Jackpots in 2025 So far this year, the casino has awarded more than 669,000 jackpots of […]
Casino
September 24, 2025
Federal Regulators Stop Coushatta Casino Consultant as Fraud Probes Continue
Federal gaming regulators have told Louisiana‘s biggest tribal casino to suspend a former executive. They found he did not report suspected financial wrongdoing during audits and talks about financing. Federal Regulators Suspend Ex-Coushatta Casino Executive Over Fraud Disclosure Failures The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) told the Coushatta Tribal Gaming Commission to stop Todd Stewart‘s […]
Industry
September 19, 2025
Tribal Leadership Council Receives $50K Grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, federally recognized Indian tribe in California, has unveiled over $13.5 million in grants to support a variety of programs across the region. The Tribal Leadership Council (TLC), a national organization championing the sovereignty, leadership, and long-term sustainability of US tribes, is one of those recipients. Supporting the Next Generation […]
Legal
September 15, 2025
SIGA Appeals $1.2M FINTRAC Fine
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced its intention to appeal a $1.175 million fine issued by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), asserting the issue involves administrative reporting and not financial crime. SIGA Denies Reasons for Fine FINTRAC is the federal agency responsible for monitoring and investigating financial transactions […]
Casino
September 15, 2025
Mohegan Sun Announces Two Winners of $650K+ Prizes
Mohegan Sun has once again blessed its guests with huge prizes as two separate players won prizes of more than $650K. These included a lucky slot player and a fortunate blackjack table player. Slot Enjoyer Scoops Up $659K Two Mohegan Sun players have scooped up huge prizes, winning a total of $1.3 million over the […]
