NIGC chairwoman announces chief of staff, training manager (03/25)

Chairwoman Tracie Stevens of the National Indian Gaming Commission announced two additions to her staff. Christinia Thomas, a member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, is serving as chief of staff. She comes to...

Wilton Rancheria hopes to rebuild future with gaming facility (03/25)

After losing federal recognition and its reservation, the Wilton Rancheria of California is hoping to rebuild its future by turning to Indian gaming. The tribe is working with Boyd Gaming on a casino at a...

Tribes in Arizona post 7.6 percent boost in gaming revenues (03/25)

Casino Arizona in Scottsdale, Arizona. Photo Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Tribes in Arizona are seeing revenues rebound at their gaming facilities, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. Revenues were $1.76 billion...

Tribal Leaders: Oppose Sault Tribe off-reservation casino bid (03/25)

Rendering of the proposed Kewadin Lansing Casino. Homer Mandoka, the chairman of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians, and Dennis Kequom, the chief of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, explain their opposition to an...

Connecticut tribes turn to federal grants as casinos struggle (03/25)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are seeking more government aid as their casinos continue to struggle, the Associated Press reports. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation received $1 million from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in...

Eastern Cherokees make big impact on economy with casino (03/25)

Gaming has been good for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and for the economy in western North Carolina The Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort employs 2,500 people, about 400 of whom are tribal members....

Bill Iyall: Court decision won't stop Cowlitz Tribe casino plan (03/25)

A rendering of the proposed Cowlitz Casino Resort. Bill Iyall, the chairman of the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington, remains confident of a casino for his people: A recent Columbian front-page article reporting on a...