Casino
May 5, 2025
Black Bear Casino Visitor Wins $150K Jackpot from Slot Machine
A lucky player at the Black Bear Casino Resort in Minnesota has won a huge jackpot from a slot machine. This was the latest big win at the tribal property, which has previously handed multiple jackpots to fortunate visitors. Steve’s Casino Visit Turned into a $150K Payday A player whom casino officials referred to as […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
State of California Challenges Federal Backing of Koi Resort in Sonoma County
The State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom have launched a federal lawsuit to stop the Koi Nation’s planned casino and resort in Sonoma County. This legal action marks an escalation in the fight over tribal gaming rights. California Disputes Land Trust for Casino, Says Koi Nation Lacks Windsor Connection The state filed the lawsuit […]
Casino
May 2, 2025
Sault Tribe’s Bid for a Detroit-Area Casino Meets Supreme Court Denial
After more than 10 years of legal maneuvering, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has reached the end of the line in its ambitions to establish a casino near Detroit. The US Supreme Court recently declined to hear the tribe’s appeal, upholding lower-court rulings that blocked the federal government from taking land into […]
Casino
April 25, 2025
Hackers Attack Catawba Nation’s Two Kings Casino
Cybercriminals have attacked the Catawba Nation’s Two Kings Casino, with the hackers threatening to release the facility’s blueprints unless a ransom is paid. Catawba Nation Casino Under Attack The hackers, who say they come from the Anubis group, have said that they will make public sensitive security details, including the locations of chip vaults and the […]
Industry
April 15, 2025
Alaska Authorities Continue Fight against Eklutna Tribe’s Gaming Hall
Alaska recently saw the opening of its first tribal gaming hall, to local authorities’ dismay. The controversial property was greenlit in the final days of the Biden administration and many locals are not too happy about it. This isn’t to say that the hall hasn’t been successful, though, as it has enjoyed plenty of interest […]
Casino
April 2, 2025
Cyberattack Forces Tribal Casino to Shut Down Slots
A tribal casino hotel in Minnesota has become the latest victim of cybercrime targeting the gambling sector. Because of that, the property was forced to temporarily shut down many of its systems until the problem was resolved. A Cybersecurity Incident Affected the Property The Junction Casino Hotel, a property in the Lower Sioux Indian Community, […]
Casino
March 28, 2025
Graton Rancheria Celebrates Topping Out of Its $1B Graton Resort Expansion
A California tribe has just recorded a major milestone in the expansion of its casino property. While there is still a lot more to be done, the tribe praised the progress it has made so far. The Final Beam Was Placed The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are currently working on a $1 billion expansion […]
Legal
March 26, 2025
California: United Auburn Tribe Fights Scotts Valley Casino in Court
Earlier this year, in the last days of Joe Biden’s administration in the United States, one California Native American Tribe secured an important approval for a proposed project. That’s the case for the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, who received a landmark approval for their proposed casino project in Vallejo, which has a price […]
Industry
March 17, 2025
Gaming Tribes in No Rush to Expand Sports Betting
The sports betting industry in America has grown at a rapid pace since the repeal of the PASPA. In less than seven years, over half of the states have launched betting. However, tribal entities are not bullish on the industry’s expansion because of various pressures. American Tribes Are Patient At the NEXT.io conference, tribal panelists […]
Legal
March 13, 2025
Minnesota Judge Rules in Favor of Tribal Casinos in Lawsuit
A lawsuit in Minnesota, filed over the alleged offering of illegal games by tribal operators, reached a dead end earlier this week. That is the case for a legal dispute filed by the operator of a harness racing track and a simulcast racing and poker room, Running Aces Casino Hotel and Racetrack. District Court Judge […]
