Menominee Nation settles lawsuit over off-reservation casino plan (08/16)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin will be getting an answer on its off-reservation casino project under a settlement with the Obama administration. The tribe sued when the Bureau of Indian Affairs rejected the casino in...

Mohegan Tribe planning to build new hotel at Connecticut casino (08/16)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut plans to build a new hotel at its casino in Connecticut. The tribe expects to finalize a development agreement for the hotel later this year or early next year, Mohegan...

Mashantucket Tribe confirms talks to restructure $2B gaming debt (08/16)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is nearing a deal to restructure more than $2 billion in gaming debt, a spokesperson confirmed. Negotiations are ongoing but The Wall Street Journal said the tribe is...

Lawmakers predict passage of Eastern Cherokee gaming compact (08/16)

Two leaders in the North Carolina Senate said there are enough votes to approve a new Class III gaming compact for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The tribe wants to add live card dealers...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe keeping an eye on gaming legislation (08/16)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe expects more debate this fall on a bill to legalize gaming in Massachusetts. The details are still being developed but the bill will likely authorize full-scale gaming and three commercial casinos...

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe breaks ground on new casino building (08/16)

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe of Washington broke ground on a new building for its casino. The 52,000-square-foot structure will house the Point Casino. The old 20,000-square-foot building will be used for other purposes....

Editorial: Don't ignore Shinnecock Nation in debate over gaming (08/16)

"When an experienced poker player is dealt a winning hand, his next move is to fatten the pot. That must be the plan behind Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's call for a comprehensive strategy to determine...