Cowlitz casino lawsuit is first test of Supreme Court decision (03/21)

Indian Country is paying close attention to a new lawsuit aimed at stopping the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington from building a casino. The tribe gained federal recognition in 2000. But in a record of decision,...

NIGA Debate: Interviews with Ernie Stevens Jr and Ivan Makil (03/21)

The National Indian Gaming Association holds its annual tradeshow and convention on April 3-6 in Phoenix, Arizona, where members will decide who will lead the organization. Ernie Stevens Jr., a member of the Oneida Nation...

Wealthy gambler challenges Mohegan Tribe over $1.2M debt (03/21)

A wealthy gambler says the Mohegan Tribe can't use the Connecticut courts to go after a $1.2 million debt. Jerome Powers, a Florida millionaire, lost the money while gambling at Mohegan Sun. He signed an...

Pokagon Band on schedule to open second casino by October (03/21)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in Michigan is on track to open its second gaming facility by October 1. The facility is located near Hartford Township. That's about 50 miles from New Buffalo, where...

Editorial: Florida deserves more benefits from casino industry (03/21)

"Florida is a gamblers' state that continues to cheat itself out of the big benefits of the gambling industry. We should be nurturing the development of world-class casinos that generate jobs from their construction and...