Little Traverse Bay Bands share slot machine revenues (04/18)

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians shared $606,897 with communities in Emmet County, Michigan. The tribe shares 2 percent of slot machine revenues twice a year. This payment was an increase from the...

Muscogee Nation not allowed to build casino near Tulsa (04/18)

The Muscogee Nation isn't able to open a casino within 50 miles of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Chief George Tiger said. The tribe operates the River Spirit Casino along the Arkansas River in Tulsa but an...

Graton Rancheria leader still avoiding media over casino (04/18)

Greg Sarris, the chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California, still isn't talking to the press about his tribe's Class III gaming compact. Sarris has declined to comment on the tribe's casino...

Eastern Cherokee teens sue over casino per capita trust (04/18)

Minors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina are suing the tribe over their casino per capita payments. Since 1995, every tribal member has received a share of gaming revenues. The tribe...

BIA extends comment period on Spokane Tribe's casino (04/18)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has extended the comment period for the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino. Comments are being accepted until May 16. The Kalispel Tribe, which operates an off-reservation casino, and Spokane County asked...

New Mexico governor won't back Fort Sill Apache casino (04/18)

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez (R) won't approve an off-reservation casino for the Fort Sill Apache Tribe if it comes across her desk. When asked if she supported the casino, her answer was simply "No."...