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 effect June 1. "I think... Muscogee Nation hosts opening for $2.8M casino renovation (05/10)
Duck Creek Casino Design & Renovation. I-5 Design The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma will debut a $2.8 million renovation at one if its casinos next week. The tribe started work on the 10,000-square-foot Duck Creek Casino in January. The... Protesters set for hearing for incident at Poarch Creek casino (05/06)
The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. Photo © Poarch Band of Creek Indians. A judge in Alabama will hold a hearing next week to consider trespass charges against four men who staged a protest at the casino... ICT interviews Creek leaders in dispute over Alabama casino (04/02)
The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. Indian Country Today caught up with leaders of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the Muscogee Nation and asked them about the Save Hickory Ground dispute. Eddie Tullis, a... Oklahoma tribes expand casinos amid increase in revenues (04/02)
Artist's rendering of the new River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Image from Muscogee Nation. Tribes in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area are slowly expanding their gaming enterprises as revenues continue to rise. The Cherokee Nation completed three expansion projects... Muscogee Nation announces hotel as part of casino expansion (03/19)
The Muscogee Nation is announcing a $250 million expansion of the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The tribe will be adding a 22-story, 500-room hotel tower to the facility. The expansion will include a new gaming area, an entertainment... Poarch Band faces two lawsuits amid $246M casino expansion (02/21)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is facing two lawsuits as it undertakes a $246 million casino expansion project. The first lawsuit was filed last December by the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma. The Muscogees say the Poarch Band has violated... Muscogee man released after incident at Poarch Creek casino (02/20)
Muscogee Nation Chief George Tiger negotiated the release of a tribal member who was arrested in Alabama at the casino site of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Wayland Gray was arrested for trespassing and for making a terrorist threat.... Muscogee Nation leader in Alabama as casino fight escalates (02/19)
Muscogee Nation Chief George Tiger is in Alabama today to discuss a casino dispute with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Tiger is due to hold a press conference at 3pm at the federal courthourse in Montgomery. That's the court... Poarch Creeks arrest four who attempted prayer at casino site (02/18)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama arrested four people who attempted a prayer ceremony at the tribe's casino site. Wayland Gray, Mike Harjo, Michael Deo and a man identified only as "Maggot" were charged with trespassing. Gray also... Poarch Creeks won't allow group to hold prayer at gaming site (02/15)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama refused to allow a prayer ceremony at the site of a casino expansion project. The Save Hickory Ground group came to Alabama to offer prayers to tribal ancestors who were removed from... Group goes ahead with ceremony at Poarch Creek casino site (02/14)
A group of tribal activists will go ahead with a ceremony at the casino site of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama. Save Hickory Ground consists of members of the Poarch Band and the Muscogee Nation. They oppose... Muscogee Nation reports 10 percent rise in gaming revenue (01/30)
[YouTube: State of the Nation] Muscogee Nation gaming revenues are up 10 percent, Chief George Tiger said in his State of the Nation address. The tribe operates 11 gaming facilities. The flagship is the River Spirit Casino, which Tiger... Briefs submitted to 10th Circuit in Kialegee gaming dispute (01/29)
Opening briefs have been submitted to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in the Kialegee Tribal Town casino case. The tribe announced plans for the Red Clay Casino on an Indian allotment near Tulsa. Judge Gregory Frizzell blocked the project... Editorial: More study needed for Muscogee Nation-track deal (12/17)
"The latest actions of the Tulsa County fair board don't exactly inspire confidence - that is, if you can even understand what's going on. It's getting to the point we need a program to keep the players and the proposals... Poarch Band says Muscogee Nation casino lawsuit lacks merit (12/13)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama says a lawsuit filed by the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma is without merit. The Poarch Band is spending $246 million to expand the Wind Creek Wetumpka. The facility is located on trust... Developers weigh next step on controversial Oklahoma casino (12/13)
The developers of a controversial casino in Oklahoma are weighing their next move after the Muscogee Nation rejected a proposed agreement. Developers promised 70 percent of revenue from the Red Clay Casino to the Muscogee Nation. But tribal leaders voted... Muscogee Nation cites Carcieri in Poarch Creek casino lawsuit (12/12)
The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma filed a lawsuit in federal court today aimed at preventing the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama from operating a casino on a sacred site. The Muscogee Nation is upset over the $246 million... Muscogee Nation won't take over controversial casino project (12/12)
The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma won't be taking over a controversial casino project. Tribal leaders voted 7-2 against an agreement to share a casino with the Kialegee Tribal Town. The deal promised the Creeks 70 percent of the revenue --... Muscogee Nation committee to take up disputed casino plan (12/11)
Leaders of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma could approve a casino deal by the end of the week, The Tulsa World reports. The tribe is being asked to operate a casino on an Indian allotment near Tulsa. The deal calls... Board reaffirms deal to end horse races, saving tribes millions (12/07)
The Tulsa County Public Facilities Authority in Oklahoma approved a naming rights agreement with the Muscogee Nation, a deal that will end up saving tribes millions of dollars. The agreement requires the Fair Meadows Racetrack to stop horse races. The... Developers ask Muscogee Nation to revive disputed casino bid (12/07)
The developers behind a disputed casino want the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma to take over the project. The Kialegee Tribal Town announced plans for the Red Clay Casino on an allotment near Tulsa. A federal judge blocked the project but... Muscogee Nation saves millions in deal that ends horse racing (12/05)
The Muscogee Nation will save millions of dollars under a naming rights deal that ends horse races at a track in Oklahoma. Under the Class III gaming compact, the tribe has contributed to purses at Fair Meadows Racetrack. Since 2010,... Fair board to review gaming agreement with Muscogee Nation (12/03)
A gaming agreement with the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma will be reviewed but a key provision regarding horse races is expected to remain intact, The Tulsa World reported. The tribe is paying $1.4 million a year to name the Expo... BIA asked to help with dispute over Creek casino at sacred site (12/03)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is being asked to help resolve a dispute between the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama. The Muscogee Nation is upset over the expansion of the Wind Creek...
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 effect June 1. "I think... Muscogee Nation hosts opening for $2.8M casino renovation (05/10)
Duck Creek Casino Design & Renovation. I-5 Design The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma will debut a $2.8 million renovation at one if its casinos next week. The tribe started work on the 10,000-square-foot Duck Creek Casino in January. The... Protesters set for hearing for incident at Poarch Creek casino (05/06)
The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. Photo © Poarch Band of Creek Indians. A judge in Alabama will hold a hearing next week to consider trespass charges against four men who staged a protest at the casino... ICT interviews Creek leaders in dispute over Alabama casino (04/02)
The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. Indian Country Today caught up with leaders of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the Muscogee Nation and asked them about the Save Hickory Ground dispute. Eddie Tullis, a... Oklahoma tribes expand casinos amid increase in revenues (04/02)
Artist's rendering of the new River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Image from Muscogee Nation. Tribes in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area are slowly expanding their gaming enterprises as revenues continue to rise. The Cherokee Nation completed three expansion projects... Muscogee Nation announces hotel as part of casino expansion (03/19)
The Muscogee Nation is announcing a $250 million expansion of the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The tribe will be adding a 22-story, 500-room hotel tower to the facility. The expansion will include a new gaming area, an entertainment... Poarch Band faces two lawsuits amid $246M casino expansion (02/21)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is facing two lawsuits as it undertakes a $246 million casino expansion project. The first lawsuit was filed last December by the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma. The Muscogees say the Poarch Band has violated... Muscogee man released after incident at Poarch Creek casino (02/20)
Muscogee Nation Chief George Tiger negotiated the release of a tribal member who was arrested in Alabama at the casino site of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Wayland Gray was arrested for trespassing and for making a terrorist threat.... Muscogee Nation leader in Alabama as casino fight escalates (02/19)
Muscogee Nation Chief George Tiger is in Alabama today to discuss a casino dispute with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Tiger is due to hold a press conference at 3pm at the federal courthourse in Montgomery. That's the court... Poarch Creeks arrest four who attempted prayer at casino site (02/18)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama arrested four people who attempted a prayer ceremony at the tribe's casino site. Wayland Gray, Mike Harjo, Michael Deo and a man identified only as "Maggot" were charged with trespassing. Gray also... Poarch Creeks won't allow group to hold prayer at gaming site (02/15)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama refused to allow a prayer ceremony at the site of a casino expansion project. The Save Hickory Ground group came to Alabama to offer prayers to tribal ancestors who were removed from... Group goes ahead with ceremony at Poarch Creek casino site (02/14)
A group of tribal activists will go ahead with a ceremony at the casino site of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama. Save Hickory Ground consists of members of the Poarch Band and the Muscogee Nation. They oppose... Muscogee Nation reports 10 percent rise in gaming revenue (01/30)
[YouTube: State of the Nation] Muscogee Nation gaming revenues are up 10 percent, Chief George Tiger said in his State of the Nation address. The tribe operates 11 gaming facilities. The flagship is the River Spirit Casino, which Tiger... Briefs submitted to 10th Circuit in Kialegee gaming dispute (01/29)
Opening briefs have been submitted to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in the Kialegee Tribal Town casino case. The tribe announced plans for the Red Clay Casino on an Indian allotment near Tulsa. Judge Gregory Frizzell blocked the project... Editorial: More study needed for Muscogee Nation-track deal (12/17)
"The latest actions of the Tulsa County fair board don't exactly inspire confidence - that is, if you can even understand what's going on. It's getting to the point we need a program to keep the players and the proposals... Poarch Band says Muscogee Nation casino lawsuit lacks merit (12/13)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama says a lawsuit filed by the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma is without merit. The Poarch Band is spending $246 million to expand the Wind Creek Wetumpka. The facility is located on trust... Developers weigh next step on controversial Oklahoma casino (12/13)
The developers of a controversial casino in Oklahoma are weighing their next move after the Muscogee Nation rejected a proposed agreement. Developers promised 70 percent of revenue from the Red Clay Casino to the Muscogee Nation. But tribal leaders voted... Muscogee Nation cites Carcieri in Poarch Creek casino lawsuit (12/12)
The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma filed a lawsuit in federal court today aimed at preventing the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama from operating a casino on a sacred site. The Muscogee Nation is upset over the $246 million... Muscogee Nation won't take over controversial casino project (12/12)
The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma won't be taking over a controversial casino project. Tribal leaders voted 7-2 against an agreement to share a casino with the Kialegee Tribal Town. The deal promised the Creeks 70 percent of the revenue --... Muscogee Nation committee to take up disputed casino plan (12/11)
Leaders of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma could approve a casino deal by the end of the week, The Tulsa World reports. The tribe is being asked to operate a casino on an Indian allotment near Tulsa. The deal calls... Board reaffirms deal to end horse races, saving tribes millions (12/07)
The Tulsa County Public Facilities Authority in Oklahoma approved a naming rights agreement with the Muscogee Nation, a deal that will end up saving tribes millions of dollars. The agreement requires the Fair Meadows Racetrack to stop horse races. The... Developers ask Muscogee Nation to revive disputed casino bid (12/07)
The developers behind a disputed casino want the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma to take over the project. The Kialegee Tribal Town announced plans for the Red Clay Casino on an allotment near Tulsa. A federal judge blocked the project but... Muscogee Nation saves millions in deal that ends horse racing (12/05)
The Muscogee Nation will save millions of dollars under a naming rights deal that ends horse races at a track in Oklahoma. Under the Class III gaming compact, the tribe has contributed to purses at Fair Meadows Racetrack. Since 2010,... Fair board to review gaming agreement with Muscogee Nation (12/03)
A gaming agreement with the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma will be reviewed but a key provision regarding horse races is expected to remain intact, The Tulsa World reported. The tribe is paying $1.4 million a year to name the Expo... BIA asked to help with dispute over Creek casino at sacred site (12/03)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is being asked to help resolve a dispute between the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama. The Muscogee Nation is upset over the expansion of the Wind Creek...
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