National Indian Gaming Commission finally sees another member

National Indian Gaming Commission finally sees another member (September 30, 2015)

Sequoyah Simermeyer, a Senate staffer who used to work at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is due to join the agency that oversees the $28.5 billion tribal casino industry.

New Eastern Cherokee leaders aim to pay off $550M in casino debt

New Eastern Cherokee leaders aim to pay off $550M in casino debt (September 30, 2015)

Chief-elect Patrick Lambert, who will be sworn into office on October 5, is worried about potential competition to the tribe's gaming enterprise.

Oneida Nation won't offer gaming at location of convenience store

Oneida Nation won't offer gaming at location of convenience store (September 30, 2015)

The tribe is building a new One Stop convenience store and gas station but won't offer gaming there anymore.

Cowlitz Tribe prepares for groundbreaking on casino in early 2016

Cowlitz Tribe prepares for groundbreaking on casino in early 2016 (September 30, 2015)

A lawsuit challenging the tribe's land-into-trust application is still pending in the federal court system.