ARCHIVE: 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007

Winnebago Tribe names general manager of casino in Iowa (06/14)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska named one of its own as the general manager of its casino in Iowa. Ray Thomas has worked at the WinnaVegas Casino Resort since 1992. He's risen through the ranks...

Promotion for Seneca Nation casino taken off state website (06/12)

A casino owned by the Seneca Nation is no longer featured on the I Love NY website. Two images of the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel were featured on the site's "What to Do" section....

Seminole Tribe reports theft of merchandise used at casino (06/11)

A $25,000 reward is being offered in connection with the theft of high-priced merchandise and liquor from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Thieves broke into a warehouse used by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &...

Chris Stearns, Navajo, to join Washington gaming commission (06/03)

Chris Stearns, a member of the Navajo Nation, has been appointed to the Washington State Gambling Commission. Stearns has a long career in Indian law. He serves as counsel to Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker,...

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe distributes $2.8M in casino funds (05/31)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan distributed nearly $2.8 million in gaming revenues at a press conference on Thursday. Under its Class III gaming compact, the tribe shares 2 percent of slot machine revenues with...

Yakama Nation distributes casino revenues to community (05/29)

The Yakama Nation of Washington shared $777,371 in gaming revenues with the community at its annual Yakama Cares event today. The tribe sets aside 2 percent of Class III gaming revenues for its Community...

Report shows commercial casinos took in $37.3B in revenue (05/07)

Commercial casinos took in $37.3 billion in revenues in 2012, according to a new report from the American Gaming Association. The $37.3 billion represented an increase of 4.8 percent from 2011. Commercial casino revenue, in...

Expansion of gaming doesn't lead to more treatment funding (05/06)

Gaming options are increasing in the East but that doesn't always translate to more funding for problem gambling programs. Based on figures in an Associated Press article, Pennsylvania appears to provide the most for treatment...

Seminole Tribe approves blackjack tables inside casino eatery (05/02)

The Seminole Tribe has authorized blackjack games inside a restaurant at its casino, a first in the U.S. gaming industry, South Florida reports. The tribe gets all of the revenue from the two tables inside...

Kaw Nation opens first 100% smoke-free casino in Oklahoma (04/29)

Kaw Nation leaders at opening of SouthWind Casino in Kaw City. Photo © Kaw Nation. The Kaw Nation has opened the first completely smoke-free casino in Oklahoma. The SouthWind Casino in Kaw City opened...

Mohegan Tribe planning to break two world records at casino (04/25)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is planning to set two world records at its casino, The New London Day reports. The tribe plans to break records for Largest Slot Machine Tournament and Most Slot Machines...

Eastern Cherokees draw hundreds to casino for poker tourney (04/17)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians drew hundreds to its casino for the World Series of Poker Circuit Event. The Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort hosted the 12-day tournament for the first time. It came...

Magazine: Pojoaque Pueblo showcases Indian artists at casino (04/16)

Cowboys & Indians on the impressive Indian art collection at the Buffalo Thunder Resort, owned by Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico: More than 300 pieces of Native American Art; 90 plus Native Artists; one location:...

Eastern Cherokee casino hosts World Series of Poker tourney (04/05)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is hosting the World Series of Poker Circuit Event. The tournament kicked off yesterday at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort. It runs through April 15 and is expect...

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...

Arizona Indian Gaming Association chooses deputy director (03/29)

Judy Ferreira The Arizona Indian Gaming Association has named Judy Ferreira as deputy director. Ferreira is a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. She has worked on gaming issues for her tribe and...

Pascua Yaqui Tribe confirms member as interim gaming CEO (03/28)

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona has confirmed Alex Amador as interim chief executive officer of its gaming operation. Amador replaces longtime CEO Wendell Long, who is leaving today to work at a tribal casino...

Group launches site to oppose North Fork Rancheria casino (03/27)

A group called Stop the North Fork Compact Coalition is trying to block a casino for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians. The tribe won state and federal approval for a $350 million off-reservation...

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,...

Poll: Support remains strong for tribal casino industry in Idaho (03/20)

The Coeur d'Alene Resort, owned by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. The Spokesman Review sees overwhelming support for Indian gaming in Idaho: 148 of 180 respondents (82.22%) said they want the Idaho Legislature to reject...

Press Release: Mashantucket Tribe update on gaming debt refinancing (03/14)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut continues to refinance debt associated with the Foxwoods Resort Casino: The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (“MPTN”), owner of Foxwoods Resort Casino®, today announced that it has extended its...

Press Release: Fitch Ratings on Santa Ana Pueblo gaming enterprise (03/12)

Fitch Ratings sees a stable future for Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico: The 'BB' IDR reflects the strong financial flexibility of Santa Ana's enterprises and the stable market position maintained by Santa Ana's gaming...

Report cites five percent jump in Florida tribal casino revenues (03/12)

Tribal casino revenue in Florida increased 5 percent in 2011, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. The Seminole Tribe and the Miccosukee Tribe took in $2.16 billion that year, the report said. The...

Tribal casinos account for 43 percent of overall gaming industry (03/11)

Tribal casinos account for 43 percent of the entire U.S. gaming industry, Business Insider reports. Based on data from a new report from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, tribal gaming brought in $27 billion in...

Magazine: National Indian Gaming Association shares approach (03/05)

Casino Enterprise Management talks to Ernie Stevens, the chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association: Asked to define the National Indian Gaming Association’s (NIGA) plan of approach for the year in just one word, Chairman...