Shinnecock Nation questions backing behind new 'gaming' group (07/16)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York has asked two Connecticut tribes if they are behind a new "gaming" group that filed a challenge to its federal recognition. Trustee Lance Gumbs said the Mohegan Tribe denied...

Still no bidders on second commercial casino in southeast Kansas (07/16)

The Kansas Lottery has extended the deadline for a commercial casino in southeast Kansas after no one submitted a bid. The casino would be located in either Crawford or Cherokee county. But developers appear to...

Tribes face scrutiny of gaming revenue amid economic downturn (07/16)

The worst economic recession in decades hasn't been kind to many tribes with casinos and some of them are facing even more pressure from outside entities and the federal government. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation...

Ak-Chin Indian Community breaks ground on expansion of casino (07/16)

The Ak-Chin Indian Community broke ground on a $20 million casino expansion project. The tribe will add a five-story hotel with 152 rooms to the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort. The project essentially doubles the...

Mississippi governor asks NIGC to block work on Choctaw facility (07/16)

The National Indian Gaming Commission is being asked to stop the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians from building a new casino. Gov. Haley Barbour (R) said the tribe has not informed the NIGC of its...