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 […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Tribe Wants to Protect the Identity of Individuals Affected by a Data Breach
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has confirmed that it will take care of the potential fallout of a cyberattack that affected patrons and guests of its casinos. During a February attack, the tribe reported that five of its Kewadin Casinos on the Upper Peninsula had to shut down on February 11. Casino […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
AB 831 Passes California Senate, Threatening the Sweepstakes Sector
California’s divisive AB 831 has cleared the Senate, despite opposition from the tribal and sweepstakes gaming sectors. While the bill has a few more steps to pass in order to be signed into law, its opponents are already feeling the pressure. AB 831 Inches Closer to Passing AB 831 seeks to snuff out California’s controversial […]
Legal
September 4, 2025
Koi Nation’s Sonoma Casino Plans Stall After Federal Court Ruling
The Koi Nation’s push to open a large casino resort in Sonoma County has hit a significant obstacle after a federal judge threw out the US Department of the Interior’s (DOI) approval to place land in trust for the project. The development remains mired in legal trouble as neighbouring tribes and the State of California […]
Legal
August 21, 2025
Kalshi Draws New Tribal Challenge as Ho-Chunk Nation Files Suit
The Ho-Chunk Nation has filed a federal lawsuit against online exchange Kalshi, accusing the company and its partner, Robinhood Markets, of running illegal sports gambling operations on tribal lands. The complaint filed Wednesday in the Western District of Wisconsin follows earlier actions by California tribes and draws attention to the mounting tribal resistance to Kalshi’s […]
Poker
August 11, 2025
Tribes Fight Ruling Blocking Lawsuit Over California Cardrooms
California’s long-running battle over who is legally allowed to run certain casino-style games reignited at the end of last week, when tribal casinos decided to fight off a recent court ruling that threatens to shut down their lawsuit against non-tribal cardrooms. Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell gave a tentative ruling to dismiss the […]
Legal
August 6, 2025
Federal Court Sides with Cayuga Nation in IGRA Violation Lawsuit
The Cayuga Nation has secured a significant court victory after a federal judge confirmed that its lawsuit against New York State over gaming rights is free to proceed. The Nation argues the state has been operating unauthorized gambling businesses on tribal land, such as lottery machines and terminals. Notably, the lawsuit alleges these activities occurred […]
Casino
August 6, 2025
UKB Slams Senate Proposal Limiting Tribal Land, Gaming
The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) wants the immediate removal of a draft Senate provision it says would strip it of its ability to acquire trust land or operate gaming facilities within the Cherokee Nation Reservation. “It’s Very Shocking” Cherokee Nation citizen and member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Markwayne Mullin, […]
