Two Democrats join bill to block Tohono O'odham Nation casino (04/11)

Artist's rendering of the proposed West Valley Resort. Image from Tohono O'odham Nation. Two Democrats are co-sponsoring a bill that would prevent the Tohono O'odham Nation from opening an off-reservation casino in Arizona. During...

Judge removes attorneys in unauthorized Mohawk casino case (04/11)

A federal judge said two attorneys cannot represent three men who are accused of operating a casino that was not authorized by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York The Kanienkehaka Longhouse’s Men’s Council...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe asks gaming panel for information (04/11)

Artist's rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is asking the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to disclose the names of lawmakers and consultants who have provided...

Lawmakers in Texas hold first hearing on legalization of casinos (04/11)

The Texas Senate Committee on Business & Commerce held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the legalization of casinos in the state. SJR 64 creates a gaming commission that will award licenses for up to...

Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes spent $6.8M on Internet gaming site (04/11)

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma spent more than $6.8 million on an Internet gaming site, The Native American Times reports. The tribe described Poker Tribes as a free social networking site. But...

Bill introduced to ratify North Fork off-reservation gaming pact (04/11)

A bill was introduce to ratify a Class III gaming compact between the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and the state of California. The tribe received federal and state approval to open an off-reservation...

Judge won't force ruling on Wyandotte Nation casino in Kansas (04/11)

A federal judge refused to order the Obama administration to make a decision on the Wyandotte Nation off-reservation casino application in Kansas. The tribe sued the Bureau of Indian Affairs for failing to approve a...

Florida governor approves ban on electronic gaming machines (04/11)

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) signed into law a ban on electronic gaming machines, a move that will shut down more than 1,000 non-Indian operations across the state. HB 155 bans electronic devices except for...