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Lakes Entertainment reports gains from Shingle Springs casino (08/09)

Red Hawk Casino. Photo Courtesy Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Business continues to improve at the casino owned by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians of California, the tribe's gaming partner reported today....

Muscogee Nation alters deal to address concerns from NIGC (08/05)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma altered a business deal to address concerns raised by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Shingle Springs Band set to end relationship with casino firm (07/18)

Red Hawk Casino. Photo Courtesy Red Hawk Casino. The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians in California plans to end its gaming agreement with Lakes Entertainment. The tribe will pay $57.1 million to Lakes by...

New chair of Snoqualmie Tribe unsure about casino plan in Fiji (07/02)

The new leader of the Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington isn't sure what's going on with a casino project in the island nation of Fiji. The Fijian government announced a partnership with the tribe in December...

Mohegan Tribe immune in state court over eatery at casino (06/27)

A screenshot of the shuttered Big Bubba's BBQ at Mohegan Sun. The Mohegan Tribe can't be sued in state court over a dispute at its casino, a judge for the Connecticut Superior Court ruled...

Eastern Cherokees cut ties with Paula Deen after racial flap (06/27)

A screenshot of the Paula Deen's Kitchen page at the Harrah's Cherokee Casino. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina has severed its relationship with Paula Deen after the celebrity chef apologized...

Press Release: CNIGA in business deal with Cadillac Jack (06/25)

A business deal between the California Nations Indian Gaming Association and Cadillac Jack: Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX.V: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary...

Muscogee Nation moves forward with casino naming rights (05/29)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma has finalized a casino naming rights deal. The Expo Square at the Tulsa Fairgrounds will be known as the River Spirit Expo, after the River Spirit Casino. The deal takes...

Seminole Tribe backs $750M in financing with casino revenue (04/30)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has secured a $750 million loan with its gaming revenues. The tribe will use the proceeds from the loan to pay off an existing loan and other costs, according to...

Mashantucket Tribe to launch Internet gambling site this year (04/23)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will launch an Internet gambling site this year in partnership with GameAccount Network. The tribe will offer free play on Foxwoods.com. The site will launch after the agreement...

Mashantucket Tribe enters partnership for Internet gambling (04/22)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced an agreement to start an Internet gaming site. The tribe is working with GameAccount Network. They will create a free play site as part of Foxwoods.com. "The...

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...

Jamul Band reignites controversy with plans for $360M casino (04/09)

The Jamul Indian Village of California has reignited local opposition with plans for a $360 million casino on the reservation. The tribe says the 200,000 square-foot facility, to be developed in partnership with Penn National...

Jamul Band reaches deal with Penn National for $360M casino (04/08)

The Jamul Indian Village of California announced an agreement to develop a $360 million casino with Penn National Gaming. The 200,000 square-foot casino will feature at least 1,700 slot machines, 50 table games, restaurants,...

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe to launch Internet casino component (04/01)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan will be launching an online component to its Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. The tribe selected Aristocrat Technologies to develop the site. The company already manages offline components at...

Press Release: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe chooses technology for casino (03/29)

The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma has chosen technology for its casino: Aristocrat is expanding its systems footprint in Oklahoma and its relationship with the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma. Aristocrat has won a highly competitive contract...

Press Release; Colville Tribes enter agreement with Bally Technologies (03/26)

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation sign deal with Bally Technologies: Bally Technologies (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry,...

Wilton Rancheria working with Boyd Gaming on casino project (03/22)

The Wilton Rancheria of California has partnered with Boyd Gaming on its casino project. According to a Form 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company purchased a development agreement with the tribe...

Press Release: Internet gaming deal for Winnemucca Indian Colony in Nevada (02/20)

"Gerry Gionet Founder of the GEObet Online Gaming Network announced today that he has reached an agreement with Chief William Bill of the Winnemucca Indian Colony of Shoshoni Tribal Nation of Nevada, where both parties...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe takes millions from casino partner (02/18)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts has borrowed $17.8 million from its gaming partner, The Falmouth Enterprise reports. An unnamed tribal member said the money funds the tribe's casino effort and the tribe's government operations....

Mohegan Tribe pitches Pennsylvania commercial casino plan (02/14)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut outlined plans for a commercial casino in Pennsylvania. The $500 million MARKET8 casino would be located in downtown Philadelphia. Mitchell Etess, the chief executive officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming...

Mashantucket Tribe enters race for a Massachussetts casino (02/11)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is entering the casino race in Massachusetts. The tribe is joining developer David Nunes to compete on a license for eastern Massachusetts. The casino would be located in...

Chickasaw Nation in court over failed non-Indian gaming deal (02/07)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma is in court over a failed deal to buy two non-Indian casinos. Global Gaming Solutions, a tribal subsidiary, planned to buy DiamondJacks casinos in Bossier City, Louisiana, and Vicksburg, Mississippi,...

Mohegan Tribe in partnership for second Pennsylvania casino (02/07)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is seeking to open a second commercial casino in Pennsylvania. The tribe signed a partnership to build a casino in Philadelphia. The license for the site was previously held by...

Chickasaw Nation exits from deal to buy non-Indian casinos (02/04)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma has withdrawn from a deal to buy two non-Indian gaming facilities for $125 million. Global Gaming Solutions, a tribal subsidiary, planned to buy DiamondJacks casinos in Bossier City, Louisiana, and...