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Oneida Nation's casino workers benefit from $5M in bonuses (11/21)

The Oneida Nation of New York is handing out $5 million in bonuses to its 4,500 employees. The majority of bonuses will go to employees of the Turning Stone Casino & Resort. The tribe is...

National Indian Gaming Association names executive director (11/18)

The National Indian Gaming Association has a new executive director. Jason Giles, a member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, was promoted to the position this week, Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. announced at a Senate...

Spokane Tribe blasts opposition to off-reservation casino plans (11/17)

The Spokane Tribe of Washington says opposition to its off-reservation casino is coming primarily from the Kalispel Tribe. The Spokanes want to build a $150 million gaming facility in Airway Heights. That's where the Kalispels...

Company sues Lower Sioux Tribe over 'JackpotJunction' name (11/16)

A gaming supplier is battling the Lower Sioux Indian Community of Minnesota over the use of the terms "JackpotJunction" and "Jackpot Junction." The tribe opened the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in 1984 and registered its...

Entries accepted for annual Indian gaming marketing award (11/09)

Entries are being accepted for the next winner of the Barona/VCAT Award for Excellence In Indian Gaming Marketing. The award goes to one tribal casino a year for its marketing efforts. Past winners include Tamaya...

Mescalero Apache Nation man proud of casino employment (11/09)

Gaming has benefited the Mescalero Apache Nation of New Mexico, tribal member Rogelio Guerrero Jr. said. Guerrero should know -- he's been working at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino for eight...

Abramoff brags about protecting Mississippi Choctaw casino (11/09)

In his new book, convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff says the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians paid him $20 million to protect its gaming market. Abramoff said the tribe was threatened by gaming in neighboring...

Landowner touts poll favoring site for Mohegan Tribe's casino (11/08)

People in western Massachusetts want to see a casino in Palmer, according to the results of a new poll. The Northeast Group owns land that the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut plans to use for a...

Tohono O'odham Nation gives grant to casino-friendly city (11/04)

The Tohono O'odham Nation has donated nearly $235,000 in gaming revenues to the city of Peoria, Arizona. Mayor Bob Barrett has been a vocal supporter of the tribe's off-reservation casino. The city, however, hasn't taken...

IPR: Grand Traverse Band names new CEO for casino resort (11/03)

"The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has named a new CEO for its Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos. Richard Bailey, a tribal member and 15-year employee, has been named to lead the...

Oneida Nation funds campaign against non-Indian casino (11/01)

The Oneida Nation of New York is funding a campaign against a proposed non-Indian gaming facility, The Syracuse Post-Standard reports. The tribe hired a public relations firm to recruit opposition to the video gaming...

Passamaquoddy Chief: 'It is our turn' for gaming in Maine (11/01)

Leaders of the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Maine say their people deserve a shot at gaming. Tribal leaders have gone to the ballot or the Legislature four times in recent years. Their plans have always been...

Racetracks say poll supports more gaming at racetracks (10/27)

A poll commissioned by the New York Gaming Association says people support more gaming -- at racetracks. According to the poll, 58 percent of New Yorkers support full casinos at the tracks. Another 40 percent...

Mississippi Choctaw chief moving casino in new direction (10/27)

The new leader of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians says she is moving the tribe's casino resort in a "new direction." That means a new president and chief executive officer of Pearl River Resort....

County neutral on Spokane Tribe's off-reservation casino (10/27)

Officials in Spokane County, Washington, are required to remain neutral on the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino. The county signed an intergovernmental agreement with the tribe to receive a share of revenues from the proposed casino...

Oglala Sioux woman wins car from South Dakota Lottery (10/26)

Talena Standing Bear Montelongo, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, won a Chevrolet Camaro from the South Dakota Lottery. Standing Bear Montelongo, who works for her tribe's child care program, purchased a $5...

Seneca Nation sees support for off-reservation casino bid (10/26)

Support for a Seneca Nation off-reservation casino is growing, according to a poll commissioned by The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Of 500 likely Monroe County voters, 50 percent said they supported the casino. That's up...

Elderly man hits big slot machine jackpot at Mohawk casino (10/25)

A 96-year-old man hit a $129,697 jackpot at the casino owned by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York. Edward Garrow won the money on a progressive slot machine at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino....

Polls duel over Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino (10/13)

The Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona released a poll earlier this month that said about 75 percent of voters supported the tribe's off-reservation casino. But a group that includes the Gila River Indian Community has...

Neighbors upset by outdoor concerts at Tigua Tribe's casino (10/11)

Neighbors of the Tigua Tribe of Texas are upset about outdoor concerts in the casino parking lot. Speaking Rock Casino has been offering free concerts all summer long. Besides being noisy, neighbors say the patrons...

Panel at Global Gaming Expo addresses growth of tribal casinos (10/07)

The Indian gaming industry has grown by leaps and bounds in the last 23 years but the economy and market saturation remain issues, according to a panel at the Global Gaming Expo on Thursday. Charles...

BIA sees opposition to Spokane Tribe's off-reservation casino (10/07)

A group called Citizens Against Casino Expansion has gathered letters in opposition to the Spokane Tribe off-reservation casino. The group says 12 letters were sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to object to the...

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes weather economic storm at casinos (10/05)

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Idaho say the recession hasn't affected their gaming business. The tribe opened Sage Hill Travel Center and Casino in February 2009, just a few months after the market crashed. Despite...

Tohono O'odham Nation poll shows support for casino project (10/04)

The Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona says results of a poll show the public supports an off-reservation casino. When asked "In general, do you think this is a very good, good, bad or very bad...

Travel: Culture and more on visits to Oklahoma tribal casinos (10/03)

"Driving through Oklahoma, I saw as many political signs for folks running for chief as for city council member. Oklahoma doesn't call itself Native America for nothing. American Indians account for more than 8 percent...

GOP lawmaker apologizes for making remarks about 'aborigines' (09/28)

A top Republican lawmaker in Alabama apologized for making disparaging remarks about "aborigines" -- more than two months after the comments were aired at a federal corruption trial. Sen. Scott Beason (R), the chairman of...

Mississippi Choctaw casino generates $37.1M in a few months (09/23)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians says its new gaming facility generated revenues of $37.1 million in just six months. The Bok Homa Casino opened in December 2010. It's projected to generate $55.2 million during...

Poll shows New Yorkers support expansion of non-Indian gaming (09/21)

A majority of voters in New York support an expansion of non-Indian gaming, according to a Quinnipiac University poll. When asked whether New York should have casinos "similar to those in Atlantic City and Las...

Group trapped in elevator at Jackson Rancheria casino for hours (09/20)

A group of patrons is upset after being trapped in an elevator at the casino owned by the Jackson Rancheria in California. Six people were trapped inside on Sunday night for more than two hours....

Mississippi Choctaws anticipate more growth in casino revenue (09/19)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has seen a rise in gaming revenues and predicts even more growth this year. The tribe reported $57.8 million in revenues for fiscal year 2009 and $64.9 million for...

Ohkay Owingeh eliminates jobs amid big drop in casino revenue (09/16)

Ohkay Owingeh in northern New Mexico has eliminated 15 jobs and cut benefits and hours for other employees amid a big decline in gaming revenue. In the first quarter of 2007, the net win at...

Viejas Band celebrates 20th birthday of casino with free lunch (09/14)

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians in California celebrated the 20th anniversary of its casino on Tuesday. The Viejas Casino opened on September 13, 1991. The tribe served lunch to about 5,000 as a way...

Rincon Band generates $253M economic impact from gaming (09/09)

The Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians said its gaming facility contributed $253 million in economic activity in San Diego County, California. The tribe hired Beacon Economics to study the Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort. In...

First Nations casino in Saskatchewan pays out a huge jackpot (09/02)

A retired farmer won $985,969 Canadian at the Painted Hand Casino in Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Emile Chandonnet won the money on a progressive slot machine. The jackpot was the second-largest in Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority...

Mohegan Tribe opens gas station just for employees of casino (09/02)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut opened a gas station solely for employees of its casino. Mohegan Sun employees pay $3.69 a gallon, medium grade for $3.73, super for $3.82 and diesel for $3.91. That's lower...

Winnebago Tribe back to normal as road to casino is reopened (09/02)

The casino business is back to normal for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The tribe closed the WinnaVegas Casino on June 10 when flooding from the Missouri River washed out the only road to the...

Mississippi Choctaws hires new auditor for gaming operation (09/01)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has hired a new auditor for its gaming operation. The tribe had been working with PricewaterhouseCoopers for more than a decade. The relationship ended after the FBI raided the...

Totally Gaming: Interview with Victor Rocha of Pechanga.net (08/31)

"Q: What was your very first job and can you remember how much you got paid? A: My first job was pushing broom at a local military airbase in San Bernardino, CA. It was a...

Progress 2011: Ruth Lally on graveyard shift at WinnaVegas (08/31)

"Name: Ruth Lally Occupation: Graveshift slot machine technician, WinnaVegas Casino, Sloan, Iowa Shift hours: Midnight to 6 a.m. What's the best thing about working at night? "I can get to the machines to clean...

Winnebago Tribe expects road to casino to reopen after flood (08/30)

The road to the casino owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska should be open by Wednesday. The tribe shut down the WinnaVegas Casino in June due to flooding along the Missouri River. It reopened...

Non-Indian casino in Nevada a top draw for Hispanic patrons (08/30)

A non-Indian casino in Nevada has struck gold by catering to Hispanic and Spanish-speaking patrons. Revenues at the Primm Valley Casino Resorts took a hit during the recession. Competition from tribal casinos in northern California...

Newest Mississippi Choctaw gaming facility wasn't 'paid in full' (08/29)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians racked up $10 million in debut to build its newest gaming facility, The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports. The tribe spent $18 million on the Bok Homa Casino. In May, Chief...

Gun Lake Tribe donates casino funds for local law enforcement (08/26)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, donated $12,000 to the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. The money was used to buy Medo, a K-9 unit dog....

Winnebago Tribe might not need duck boats at casino any longer (08/25)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska might not need to use duck boats to transport patrons to its casino in Iowa much longer. The road to the WinnaVegas Casino is drying up, The Sioux City...

Shakopee Tribe running sophisticated surveillance unit at casino (08/24)

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community spent at least $10 million on a state-of-the-art surveillance system for its gaming facilities. The tribe has a digital camera system that can capture license plates and record identifying information...

Coeur d'Alene donates $210K in gaming revenues to public school (08/19)

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe donated $210,000 in gaming revenues to a public school district in Idaho. The money went to the Plummer/Worley school district. Since 1993, the district has received $3,105,500 in gaming revenues. “The...

Coeur d'Alene Tribe rehires David Matheson as casino executive (08/09)

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho has rehired David Matheson as chief executive officer of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. The tribe forced Matheson out of the post in 2006 and accused him of...

Navajo president vetoes bill to exempt casinos in smoking ban (08/08)

Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly vetoed a bill that exempted tribal gaming facilities from a ban on smoking in public places. Shelly supports a complete smoking ban. He said the bill passed by the Navajo...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band to celebrate 2nd birthday of casino (08/04)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan will celebrate the second anniversary of the FireKeepers Casino. The casino opened on August 5, 2009. Since then, the tribe has shared $21 million with the...

Mississippi Choctaw debt rating takes a dive after raid on casino (08/01)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians got some more bad news after the FBI raided its casino on June 12. Two days later, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the $200 million in securities owed by the...

Winnebago Tribe is back in business with duck boats at casino (07/29)

Gamblers lined up on Thursday as the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska reopened its casino in Iowa. The patrons were eager to try a duck boat ride to the WinnaVegas Casino. The tribe bought two amphibious...

Auburn Community appeals to older crowd with casino shows (07/29)

The United Auburn Indian Community of California is catering to an older crowd with its casino concert lineup. With artists like Chicago, The Doobie Brothers and Daryl Hall & John Oates, the tribe wants to...

Poll shows support for live dealers at Eastern Cherokee casino (07/28)

A majority of North Carolina voters support live card dealers at the casino owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, according to a new poll. When asked "Would you support the state of North...

Judge tells casino to stop using Shakopee Tribe's 'Mystic' name (07/27)

A federal judge has ordered the operator of a gaming facility in Nevada to stop using "Mystic" name because the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota owns the trademark. The tribe opened the Mystic Lake...

Winnebago Tribe prepares to reopen casino with duck boat rides (07/27)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will reopen its casino in Iowa tomorrow with the help of two amphibious duck boats. The boats will take their first ride to the WinnaVegas Casino at 10am tomorrow...

Man faces state court charges for Muckleshoot casino shooting (07/26)

A 42-year-old non-Indian man faces attempted murder and domestic violence charges in state court for a shooting that took place at the casino owned by the Muckleshoot Tribe. Cesar Arturo Chaparro is being held in...

Mississippi Choctaw casino sees small return on big investment (07/25)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians spends at least $1.3 million a year to woo gamblers from Atlanta, Georgia, but few of them are actually visiting the reservation, The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports. At the suggestion...

Man arrested in connection with shooting at Muckleshoot casino (07/25)

A 42-year-old Washington man is in custody in connection with the shooting of seven people at the casino owned by the Muckleshoot Tribe. The man allegedly went to Club Galaxy at the Muckleshoot Casino to...

Navajo Nation Council exempts gaming facilities in smoking ban (07/22)

The Navajo Nation Council voted 14-5 to ban smoking at public places on the Navajo Nation, with an exemption for gaming facilities. The tribe operates two casinos and is building more. Gaming executives feared a...

Coeur d'Alene Tribe looking for new CEO of casino after expansion (07/21)

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho is looking for a chief executive for its casino. The tribe declined to renew the contract of CEO David LaSarte-Meeks. No reason was given but Chairman Chief J. Allan...

Radio Iowa: Winnebago Tribe expects to reopen casino next week (07/21)

"WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan is still surrounded by floodwaters of the Missouri River, but it will reopen with the help of some special vehicles. The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approved a permit Tuesday to...

Mississippi Choctaw chief confirms FBI probe linked to gaming firm (07/20)

The leader of the the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians says that a raid at one of the tribe's casinos is linked to a gaming firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Chief Beasley Denson told The Jackson...

Eastern Cherokee office discloses figures on debt owed for casino (07/20)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has a revolving credit limit of $650 million, with a balance of $494.3 million for an ongoing casino expansion, the tribe's deputy finance officer said. The tribe is in...

Winnebago Tribe to bring customers to casino with duck boat rides (07/20)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will reopen its casino on July 27. The tribe is purchasing three duck boats to ferry people to and from the WinnaVegas Casino. A ride will cost $10 but...

Mississippi Choctaw chief promises cooperation after casino raid (07/18)

The leader of the the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians said casino management are cooperating "fully" with a federal investigation. Chief Beasley Denson said he doesn't know why the FBI raided the Pearl River Resort...

Casinos an issue as Navajo Nation Council takes up smoking ban (07/18)

The Navajo Nation Council will consider two bills to ban smoking at public places on the Navajo Nation. President Ben Shelly supports a complete ban. But a different version of the bill exempts gaming facilities....

Winnebago Tribe eager to put people back to work at its casino (07/14)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is eager to put 350 people back to work at its casino in Iowa. The WinnaVegas Casino closed on June 10 due to flooding along the Missouri River. By renting...

FBI raid at Mississippi Choctaw casino linked to chief's dealings (07/14)

An FBI raid at a casino owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is being linked to the dealings of Beasley Denson, the tribe's chief. WLBT-TV reports that Denson has been paying a company...

Dear Snoqualmie Tribe: Your casino concerts are really too loud (07/13)

"To the Snoqualmie Casino, Tribe: the issue is the same. I still do not get to choose whether I feel, hear, and know your noise. Even if (outdoor concerts are held) fewer times this summer...

Winnebago Tribe develops new plan to bring patrons to casino (07/13)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has developed a unique plan to get employees and patrons to its shuttered casino. The WinnaVegas Casino closed on June 10 due to flooding along the Missouri River. That put...

FBI raids Mississippi Choctaw gaming facility, seizes property (07/13)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians confirmed that the FBI raided one if its gaming facilities on Tuesday. Agents swarmed the Pearl River Resort and reportedly seized hard drives from computers. But the FBI wouldn't...

Eastern Cherokees in discussions for live card dealers at casino (07/06)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians could be getting live card dealers at its casino in North Carolina. The tribe has been in talks with Gov. Beverly Perdue (D) to amend the Class III gaming...

Mashantucket Tribe celebrates 25 years of bingo with big jackpot (07/05)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut celebrated 25 years of bingo with a $1 million jackpot. The tribe opened a bingo hall in 1986. It's turned into Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the largest...

Janie Dillard, Choctaw, named Women of Gaming Proven Leader (06/30)

Janie Dillard, a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, has been named a Women of Gaming Proven Leader. Dillard serves as executive director for the tribe's gaming division. She has worked for the tribe...

Report finds big economic impact of Eastern Cherokee casino (06/27)

The casino owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians poured $328 million into the local economy in North Carolina, according to a report commissioned by the tribe. The Harrah's Cherokee Casino attracts 3.6 million...

NACO: Gaming helping tribes reach out to other governments (06/22)

'The Queen of Hearts turned out to be a lucky card for the Snohomish County, Wash. Sheriff’s Office when it recently led to an arrest in a 1979 homicide case. Someone recognized a picture of...

Jemez Pueblo optimistic for off-reservation gaming proposal (06/22)

Leaders of Jemez Pueblo promoted their off-reservation casino project at public forum in Anthony, New Mexico. The tribe wants to build a casino near Anthony, about 300 miles from the reservation. "We will bring everything...

Union 'never heard of' gaming watchdog group in California (06/03)

Many in Indian Country have heard of a gaming watchdog group called Stand Up For Calfornia! but one of the largest unions in the U.S. has caused confusion with an effort called Stand Up for...

Colorado River Indian Tribes rejoin two Indian gaming groups (06/02)

The Colorado River Indian Tribes have rejoined the Arizona Indian Gaming Association and the National Indian Gaming Association. CRIT hasn't been a part of AIGA for several years. The split dates to Proposition 202, an...

Seneca Nation still confident on permanent Buffalo casino (06/01)

The Seneca Nation hopes to break ground on a permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo next spring, President Robert Odawi Porter said. The tribe operates the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in a temporary building downtown. Plans...

Pojoaque Pueblo denies allegations of wrongdoing at casino (05/27)

The leader of Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico said accusations of wrongdoing at the tribe's casino are coming from "a disgruntled employee." Gov. George Rivera said the tribe fired The Fine Point Group in March....

Sheila Morago joining Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (05/25)

Sheila Morago has been hired as the first full-time executive director of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association. Morago is a member of the Gila River Indian Community. Since 2004, she has served as executive director...

California tribes seek to draw music lovers to their casinos (05/20)

Two northern California tribes are becoming more competitive in the concert market with new venues at their casinos. The United Auburn Indian Community opened an outdoor venue at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort last summer....

Travel: Try a car-free getaway to Suquamish Tribe casino (05/19)

"Is $4 gasoline blowing a hole in your budget? Then ditch that gas burner and go green. Here's a summer getaway that gets you there with no time behind the wheel. The objective: A trip...

Santa Ana Pueblo bought naming rights to struggling arena (05/17)

Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico puts its name on a struggling arena whose management company has cost communities across the nation tens of millions of dollars, The New York Times reports. The $47 million...

Eastern Band sees a six percent drop in revenues at casino (05/12)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians saw a 6 percent drop in gaming revenues in 2009, according to the Indian Gaming Industry Report. The decline was greater than the 4 percent drop the tribe saw...

Blackfeet Nation includes casino in reservation smoking ban (05/10)

The Blackfeet Nation of Montana has banned smoking at the Glacier Peaks Casino. The Blackfeet Tobacco Free Act of 2005 bans smoking in public places. The casino was exempted for two years but tribal leaders...

Travel: Indian gaming has become vital to self-sufficiency (05/05)

"The ideal waitress is friendly and efficient - and Jana is that and more - so we can't really complain about her parlous grasp of geography. She does have the grace to be abashed about...

Tribal colleges in Oklahoma benefit from gaming revenues (04/29)

Tribal colleges in Oklahoma are benefiting from the state's booming Indian gaming industry. The College of the Muscogee Nation received nearly all of the funding for a $7.5 million building from the Muscogee Nation. "Their...

Unemployed man wins $1M at Santa Ysabel Band casino (04/27)

An unemployed man won a $1 million jackpot at the casino owned by the Santa Ysabel Band of Mission Indians in California. The man hit the jackpot at the Santa Ysabel Casino on April 20....

Minnesota Indian Gaming Association off to State Capitol (04/26)

The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association is holding a rally this afternoon at the State Capitol. Tribal leaders, casino employees and their supporters will talk about efforts to expand non-Indian gaming in the state. They say...

Man in critical condition after shooting at Seminole casino (04/22)

A 24-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot by an officer from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Jonathan Bestoso was shot multiple times after he ran over the officer with a golf court,...

Navajo Nation Council delegate joins Indian gaming group (04/14)

Navajo Nation Council Delegate Joshua Lavar Butler is serving as secretary to the Arizona Indian Gaming Association. Butler will represent the Navajo Nation within the organization. The tribe just broke ground on its first gaming...

Ernie Stevens wins re-election to sixth term as NIGA chairman (04/08)

Ernie Stevens Jr., a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, won re-election as chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association. Stevens will serve a sixth two-year term for the organization. He defeated Ivan Makil,...

Gaming helping tribes in Washington rebuild their reservations (03/28)

Three tribes in Washington have seen big changes in the last two decades, all thanks to Indian gaming. The Nisqually Tribe operates the Red Wind Casino. The casino saw double-digit growth in revenue and profit...

California tribes study economic impact of gaming, businesses (03/24)

California tribes have commissioned a study to determine the economic impact of their casinos and their businesses. The California Nations Indian Gaming Association, the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations and the California Association of...

Snoqualmie Tribe makes change to outdoor concerts at casino (03/24)

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington is making changes to the outdoor concert series at its casino. Last summer, residents complained about noise at the Snoqualmie Casino. The tribe is now shortening its season and ending...

NIGA Debate: Interviews with Ernie Stevens Jr and Ivan Makil (03/21)

The National Indian Gaming Association holds its annual tradeshow and convention on April 3-6 in Phoenix, Arizona, where members will decide who will lead the organization. Ernie Stevens Jr., a member of the Oneida Nation...

Mohegan Tribe starts gas station exclusive to casino workers (03/18)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will be opening a gas station exclusive to the 8,000 employees of Mohegan Sun. The station will be located on land that is not held in trust, The New London...

Mississippi Choctaws donate $50K, police cars to casino town (03/18)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians donated $50,000, two police cars and five handguns to the town of Sandersville, where the tribe's new casino is located. The town asked the tribe for assistance in dealing...

Shakopee Tribe spreads its wealth thanks to successful casino (03/17)

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota donated over $28 million to tribes, Indian organizations and non-profits and loaned another $60 million to tribes in the last fiscal year, all thanks to Indian gaming. The...

Oklahoma tribes make state the fourth largest in gaming market (03/09)

Oklahoma is the fourth biggest state in the overall U.S. gaming market, according to the new Indian Gaming Industry Report. Since gaining voter approval for Class III gaming in 2004, tribes have seen phenomenal growth....

Ak-Chin Indian Community hopeful for turnaround on revenues (03/08)

The Ak-Chin Indian Community of Arizona says business at its casino appears to be improving. The tribe, like others in Arizona, has taken a hit during the recession. "I would say (the decline in revenue...

Rosebud Sioux Tribe to use Shakopee Tribe loan for casino work (03/08)

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota has secured funding to make upgrades to its casino. The tribe will redo the entire gaming floor at the Rosebud Casino, Hotel, and Fuel Plaza. The tribe is...

South Dakota tribes buck trend and see growth at their casinos (03/07)

Indian gaming revenues fell for the first time nationwide in 1998 but tribes in South Dakota saw growth at their facilities, according to the new Indian Gaming Industry Report. Tribes in South Dakota operate 11...

Oklahoma, Florida and Washington see jump in casino revenues (03/03)

Tribal casino revenues fell 1 percent in 2009, according to the new Indian Gaming Industry Report, but three states bucked the national trend. Oklahoma is home to 111 tribal casinos. The facilities took in $3.12...

Indian Gaming Industry Report cites dip in tribal casino revenues (03/02)

Tribal casino revenues fell for the first time since 1998, according to the new Indian Gaming Industry Report by Alan Meister. Tribes across the nation took in $26.4 billion in 2009. That's 1 percent lower...

Travel: Eastern Cherokee casino blossoming into Vegas resort (02/24)

"When it opened in November 1997, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino contained less than 90,000 square feet of gaming space, three restaurants and no hotel. Zip forward 14 years and, behold, the blossoming of a Las Vegas-style...

Snoqualmie Tribe leaders approve $14M buyout for casino CEO (02/23)

Leaders of the Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington approved a $14 million buyout for the top executive at the Snoqualmie Casino. The council voted 4-3 to offer the buyout to Mike Barozzi. Just two months ago,...

Top marketing executive for Mashantucket casino resigns post (02/23)

Robert Victoria, the chief marketing executive at Foxwoods Resort Casino, resigned on Monday for "personal reasons," The New London Day reports. Victoria landed some high-profile marketing deals for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The tribe...

Oneida Nation launches ad campaign against off-reservation casino (02/07)

The Oneida Nation of New York is running a television ad campaign that targets the off-reservation casino proposed by the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin. The ad, titled "Shameful," claims Sen. Chuck...

Viejas Band partners with California Lottery on promotional effort (01/31)

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and the California Lottery are teaming up. Lottery players will be able to play for free on certain games at the Viejas Casino. Patrons at the casino will be...

MinnPost: Shakopee chair one of 25 to watch in gaming industry (01/24)

"There's no doubt that gambling initiatives of various kinds will crank up in the Legislature over the next four months, from racino proposals to expanding in-bar charitable gaming. As that unfolds, the profile of Chairman...

Gamblers weren't deterred by a blaze at Shakopee Tribe's casino (01/21)

A fire at the casino owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota couldn't keep the gamblers away. The fire caused some damage to the roof of the Mystic Lake Casino and there...

Yavapai-Apache Nation preparing for some gaming competition (01/19)

The Yavapai-Apache Nation of Arizona is gearing up for some changes at the Cliff Castle Casino. The tribe hired a new general manager last year. Robert Pokorney says the casino will take a different approach...

Spokesperson for Morongo Band's Internet poker group joins rival (01/05)

The California Online Poker Association, a group led by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, has lost its spokesperson to a rival Internet gambling group. Patrick Dorinson was helping the tribe with efforts to legalize...