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White Earth Nation aims to stimulate economy with new casino

The Minnesota tribe just opened a second casino but plans for a third are running into opposition.

Editorial: Oglala Sioux Tribe keeps members in the dark on gaming

How well or how bad are the two casinos owned by the Oglala Sioux Tribe doing?

Donald Trump hired firm to lobby for tribal casino deal in Florida

Seven Arrows was paid to push for a deal with the Seminole Tribe but also was reimbursed for a potentially illegal trip to Cuba, Newsweek reports.

Graton Rancheria eyes November opening for $175M casino hotel

The six-story, 200-room hotel at the Graton Resort and Casino is on track to open on November 15.

Bureau of Indian Affairs faced pressure to approve gaming deal

Kevin Washburn, the former Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, rejected the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's compact anyway.

Supreme Court accepts case involving Mohegan Tribe casino employee

The justices will consider a big question: Does the tribe's sovereign immunity extend to an employee of the tribe's casino?

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe granted role in casino land dispute

A federal judge acknowledged the tribe's 'undeniable and compelling interest' in the outcome of a lawsuit filed by casino opponents.

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake takes action on online gaming

The decision came after extended talks with the state of New Jersey about illegal gambling websites.

Wilton Rancheria makes significant progress on casino project

The tribe has agreed to share $132 million over 20 years with the city of Elk Grove, California.

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation releases casino expansion study

Plans call for a nine-story hotel with 459 rooms and a pool area, a 13,350 square-foot ballroom and more dining and restaurant space.

Ho-Chunk Nation starts work on $153M gaming expansion project

The tribe is upgrading three facilities, with work expected to be complete by the end of 2017.

Tribes in California welcome labor unions at gaming facilities

Three tribes that operate some of the largest casinos in the state have adopted the Tribal Labor Relations Ordinance.

Rodney Butler and Kevin Brown: Tribes committed to new casino in Connecticut

'Working together, we can safeguard our state's economy and protect hardworking families all across Connecticut.'

Rosebud Sioux Tribe extends Class III gaming compact again

Negotiations in South Dakota appear to be moving at a glacial pace.

Navajo Nation's top gaming executive placed on leave with pay

Derrick Watchman is the first tribal citizen to serve as chief executive officer.

California governor keeps busy with tribal gaming compacts

Gov. Jerry Brown (D) has signed 11 compacts with tribes so far in 2016 and resolved a $36.3 million compact dispute with another tribe.

Tohono O'odham Nation seeks sanctions in battle over casino

A long-running war between the Tohono O'odham Nation, the state of Arizona and two rival tribes continues.

Former Mashantucket chairman joins American Gaming Association Hall of Fame

Richard A. 'Skip' Hayward is being hailed as a 'Visionary for Indian Gaming.'

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes seek casino workers

The new Gray Wolf Peak Casino, set to open by November 1, will put 120 people to work.

Grand Ronde Tribes still working on plans at former racetrack

Has a public relations firm spilled the beans on a new tribal gaming facility in Oregon?

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation confirms death at casino

Tribal police officers confronted an armed man and shots were fired before the man fell from a parking garage.

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe wins approval of gaming compact

The tribe will be able to operate up to 1,000 slot machines at the Royal River Casino in South Dakota.

Mohegan Tribe starts effort to refinance $1.4B in gaming debts

The Connecticut tribe intends to pay off existing lenders with the new credit agreements.

Tribes clash over new casino but agree on #NoDAPL movement

The Cowlitz Tribe is calling out the non-Indian allies of the Grand Ronde Tribes, because those allies have a financial connection to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

American Gaming Association welcomes Indian Country to board

The board now includes representation from five tribes across the nation.

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe shares economic impact of new casino

The tribe is seeking to generate support for its Class II facility amid a legal battle with the state of Texas.

Connecticut tribes no closer to choosing site for potential casino

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe are reopening the bidding process until October 15.

Guilty plea in yet another theft case from Choctaw Nation casino

Charles Blair Smallwood, age 24, apparently stole nearly $25,000 from the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma

Osage Nation gears up for talks on new Class III gaming compact

The Oklahoma tribe wants to offer more types of games, Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear said.

First Nations see opposition in effort to relocate casino to big city

The premier of Manitoba is refusing to consider a move of the Aseneskak Casino to the largest city in the province.

Minnesota tribes contribute $1.8B to economy thanks to casinos

Tribes attracted nearly 23 million people to their casinos, according to the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association.

San Manuel Band welcomes casino eatery from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS

The legendary musicians are bringing Rock & Brews to the San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino in October.

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