NIGC chairwoman announces hire for director of public affairs (02/27)

The National Indian Gaming Commission announced a new director of public affairs. Michael Odle will oversee NIGC's media relations, internal information and congressional and legislative affairs. He comes to the agency from the Department...

Non-Indian gaming facilities are a big business for New York (02/27)

Non-Indian gaming revenues for January 2013. Image from City & State. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) wants to expand non-Indian gaming and revenues from existing facilities show how much the state stands to...

Column: Five things to learn at the Florida Gaming Congress (02/27)

Nancy Smith of Sunshine State News explores the Florida Gaming Congress: 1. Sweetness-and-light congeniality among sworn enemies, even with millions and even billions at stake. 2. Internet gambling is so not on the near horizon....

Column: State bows to tribes on law enforcement at casinos (02/27)

"It's a puzzle to me why Gov. Malloy would be so insistent about withdrawing a sizeable portion of the Connecticut State Police presence at the state's two Indian casinos when the tribes are clearly responsible...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe nears Class III gaming compact (02/27)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is close to a new Class III gaming compact with the state of Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick (D) said on Tuesday. The two parties have been working on a new deal....

Press Release: Poarch Creeks choose technology for gaming operation (02/27)

From the Press Release: Casino Data Imaging (CDI), a leader in casino management and digital media wayfinding solutions to the gaming industry, today announced the sale its award winning GlobalSuite™ Advanced Visualization and Analysis program...

Spokane Tribe won't object to delay in BIA's review of casino (02/27)

The Spokane Tribe of Washington won't object to a short delay in the review process for its off-reservation casino. The Bureau of Indian Affairs issued the final environmental impact statement for the West Plains Mixed-Use...

Indian Gaming Industry Report shows boost in tribal revenue (02/27)

Tribal casinos took in $27.427 billion in 2011, an increase of 3.4 percent, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. "Despite a sluggish economy in 2011, Indian gaming sustained a modest growth to bring...