NIGA kicks off annual convention in San Diego (04/21)

The National Indian Gaming Association is welcoming an estimated 6,000 people to its trade show and convention this week in San Diego, California. As part of the conference, tribal leaders, federal officials and gaming industry...

Southern California tribes compete for gamblers (04/21)

Tribes in southern California are launching new advertising campaigns in hopes of luring gamblers to their gaming facilities. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians just opened a $300 million hotel at its Agua...

Opinion: United Auburn casino will hurt Nevada (04/21)

"As my regular readers know, I'm not a big fan of virtually unregulated American Indian and/or Internet gambling. The huge Thunder Valley tribal casino near Auburn, Calif., just off I-80 on the way to Reno...

Quapaw Tribe plans second hotel at $301M casino (04/21)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is planning to add a second hotel at its $301 million casino resort. The Downstream Casino Resort is set to open in July. It will come with a 12-story,...

Column: Gaming not so golden for Pequot Tribe (04/21)

"Stories about tribal spending have been legendary over the years, from the reported million-dollar-plus salaries for tribal councilors and six-figure annual stipends for tribal members to ridiculously high numbers of assistants assigned to government...