Industry
June 24, 2025
Oklahoma Attorney General Rejects United Keetoowah Band Gaming Compact
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond states that the Class III gaming compact submitted by the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) of Cherokee Indians to the US Department of the Interior (DOI) for federal approval is not legally valid. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond Deems Gaming Compact Invalid In April, the United Keetoowah Band finalized and signed […]
Industry
June 24, 2025
Tribal Leaders Push Back Hard Against Kalshi
US tribal leaders remain strongly opposed to Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, refuting the platform’s assertions that it maintains constructive dialogue with tribal nations. They decried Kalshi’s attempts at communication as dismissive and disingenuous, remaining adamant that Kalshi’s offerings represent illegal gaming that threatens regulated operators and erodes tribal gaming rights. The Rift Between Kalshi and […]
Industry
June 18, 2025
States, Tribes, and Industry Groups Join NJ in Legal Dispute Against Kalshi
Groups filing amicus briefs against prediction markets giant Kalshi continue to grow in number as 34 state attorneys general, several tribes, the American Gaming Association (AGA), and more side with the state of New Jersey. New Actors Join New Jersey in Legal Dispute Against Kalshi The legal dispute started when Kalshi filed a lawsuit in […]
Industry
June 17, 2025
Maine Tribal iGaming Inches Closer to Reality
Maine iGaming is one step away from becoming a reality, although a veto could jeopardize its proponents’ hopes. As the bill heads to Governor Janet Mills’ desk, its future remains uncertain. Maine iGaming Bill Passes Senate Earlier this month, Maine’s tribal online casino bill (LD 1164) secured approval from the House and headed to the […]
Casino
June 16, 2025
Oklahoma Tribal Nations Fuel $23.4B Economic Surge with Historic Growth
A new economic study shows that Oklahoma’s tribal nations had an impact of $23.4 billion on the state’s economy in 2023. This represents a big jump in economic activity from earlier years. Oklahoma Tribal Nations Drive Record $4.9B Economic Growth and Support Over 140,000 Jobs The results shown at the Oklahoma History Center came from […]
Casino
June 4, 2025
Pechanga Resort Casino Gives Away New Home to SoCal Woman
One Mayra V. of Long Beach has much to be happy about after the woman won a brand-new home from the Pechanga Resort casino and its three-month Home Sweet Win! promo designed to raise the operator’s profile, but also – make at least one person very happy! Single Mother of Three Wins It Big V. […]
Casino
June 4, 2025
Minnesota Evaluates Legality of Electronic Gambling at Non-Tribal Card Club
A legal battle about electronic gambling has reached Minnesota’s highest court. Native American tribes and a suburban card club are fighting over what counts as legal gaming under state law. Gambling Dispute Heats Up Between Tribal Casino and Suburban Card Club The heart of the argument is Running Aces, a racetrack and card club just […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Local Leaders Join Legal Fight to Stop Koi Nation Casino Near Windsor
The fight against the planned Shiloh Resort & Casino in Sonoma County heated up this week when two local government officials jumped into the court battle to block the project. Sonoma County and Windsor Officials Oppose Tribal Casino on Fire-Prone Farmland Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins and Windsor Town Manager Jon Davis both filed declarations […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
Feds Probe Ex-Coushatta Tribal Chief for Casino Card Spending
The FBI is looking into Jonathan Cernek, who used to lead the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, about claims he misused casino credit cards while in charge. The National Indian Gaming Commission and the Louisiana State Police are helping with this investigation. Former Coushatta Chairman Under Federal Scrutiny for Alleged $350K Casino Spending Cernek occupied the […]
Casino
May 20, 2025
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Hands Out $400K in Grants
The fourth annual Morongo Community Outreach Awards Luncheon has seen the Morongo Band of Mission Indians in California distribute close to $400,000 in grants to various non-profit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with the tribe continuing with its support for local communities through various engagements. Morongo Band of Mission Indians Continues to Give […]
