First Nations leader disputes removal of gaming authority chair (07/27)

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Guy Lonechild said the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority lacked authority to remove the chairman of the board. Lonechild said he was "deeply" troubled by the recent vote to...

Niagara Falls feeling the loss of Seneca Nation gaming revenue (07/27)

Niagara Falls hasn't received an estimated $50 million in gaming revenues due to a dispute between the Seneca Nation and the state of New York. The tribe has been withholding the state's share of...

Eastern Cherokees seize 205 acres for potential gaming facility (07/27)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has seized 205 acres for a possible casino, The Cherokee Scout reports. The tribal council voted 10-2 on July 14 to seize the land. It apparently belonged to a...

Cherokee Nation expects to finish expanded casinos in fall 2012 (07/27)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma has started work on two casino expansion projects. The tribe broke ground on a new Cherokee Casino in Fort Gibson. The facility will be nearly double the size of the...

Judge tells casino to stop using Shakopee Tribe's 'Mystic' name (07/27)

A federal judge has ordered the operator of a gaming facility in Nevada to stop using "Mystic" name because the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota owns the trademark. The tribe opened the Mystic Lake...

Winnebago Tribe prepares to reopen casino with duck boat rides (07/27)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will reopen its casino in Iowa tomorrow with the help of two amphibious duck boats. The boats will take their first ride to the WinnaVegas Casino at 10am tomorrow...