Man asks Supreme Court to take Pueblo casino 'jackpot' case (06/23)

A New Mexico man is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his lawsuit over a $1.6 million "jackpot" at the Sandia Pueblo casino. Gary Hoffman, a non-Indian, claims he won the money on...

County opposes expanded liquor license for Chumash casino (06/23)

The board of supervisors in Santa Barbara County, California, voted 3-2 to oppose a liquor license at the casino owned by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The board will send a letter of...

Massachusetts lawmakers to consider casino resort measure (06/23)

The Massachusetts Senate is set to begin debate on a bill [Summary | Full Text] to authorize three casino resorts. The bill does not include a tribal preference. It requires a tribal applicant for a...

Senate confirms Tracie Stevens to lead Indian gaming agency (06/23)

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Tracie Stevens to serve as chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Stevens is a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington. She is the first woman to lead...

Work begins on casino in Iowa opposed by South Dakota tribe (06/23)

Construction begins today on a $120 million casino in Iowa, just a few miles from the South Dakota border. The developers of the Lyon County Casino received approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

Mississippi governor promises legal action on Choctaw casino (06/23)

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) said he will pursue legal action to stop the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians from building a casino away from its main reservation. In a letter, Barbour said the casino...