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New chairman of NIGC promises meaningful dialogue with tribes (11/23)

The new leader of the National Indian Gaming Commission promises to consult with tribes before making any major decisions. Tracie Stevens, a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, joined the agency in June. She...

Sixth annual Florida Gaming Summit takes place October 18-19 (09/29)

The sixth annual Florida Gaming Summit takes place October 18-19 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. James F. Allen, the CEO of gaming for the Seminole Tribe, will deliver the keynote....

New England gaming summit focuses on recession, competition (09/22)

The recession and competition were hot topics at the first ever New England Gaming Summit on Tuesday. Connecticut's two tribal casinos have taken a big hit in the last two years. Meanwhile, gaming options are...

First ever New England Gaming Summit kicks off in Connecticut (09/20)

The first ever New England Gaming Summit begins today in Connecticut. The Mohegan Tribe is hosting the event at Mohegan Sun . CEO Mitchell Etess is scheduled to give a keynote tomorrow, a week after...

NIGC attorney says more tribes restructuring their gaming debt (09/16)

More and more tribes are restructuring their debt, an attorney for the National Indian Gaming Commission said. The NIGC has reviewed 25 contracts this year alone, associate general counsel Michael Gross said. Tribes have refinanced...

First New England Gaming Summit next week at Mohegan casino (09/14)

The first-ever New England Gaming Summit takes place next week. The Mohegan Tribe is hosting the event at the Mohegan Sun casino. Keynote speakers include Rodney Butler, the chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation,...

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association wraps up annual convention (09/08)

About 1,500 people attended the 16th annual Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association conference and trade show last month. OIGA Chairman David Qualls said the conference highlighted the impact of Indian gaming in the state. According to...

Global Gaming Expo announces new dates and location for 2011 (09/01)

The organizers of Global Gaming Expo announced new dates and a new location for the world's largest gaming conference. The 2011 conference will take place October 4-6. That's more than a month earlier than usual....

New NIGC chair speaks at Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (08/24)

Tracie Stevens, the first woman to lead the National Indian Gaming Commission, delivered the keynote at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association conference on Monday. Stevens pledged to consult tribes on gaming issues. She said...

Global Gaming Expo hosts web sessions on Indian gaming issues (07/23)

Global Gaming Expo, the world's largest gaming conference, will host three web sessions on Indian gaming issues. The G2E Webinar Series will focus on Internet gaming, financing and recent court decisions. The sessions will be...

Connecticut tribes face gaming threats from nearby states (05/28)

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are facing increased competition as gaming is being expanded or considered in nearby states. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe face the biggest threat from Massachusetts, according...

Indian gaming industry shed revenues and jobs last year (05/06)

The Indian gaming industry lost revenues and jobs last year, according to the deputy executive director of the National Indian Gaming Association. Tribal casinos took in $26.2 billion dollars in 2009. That's down $500 million...

NIGC counsel says Alabama can't hit Poarch Creek gaming (05/06)

The state of Alabama can't go after the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for offering Class II games, the outgoing general counsel of the National Indian Gaming Commission said. Gov. Bob Riley (R) started...

National Indian Gaming Association opens annual meeting (04/08)

The National Indian Gaming Association kicked off its annual trade show and convention in San Diego, California. Tribal leaders say the $26 billion Indian gaming industry has been affected by the national recession. “It’s...

NIGA expects thousands for annual conference in California (04/06)

The National Indian Gaming Association expects over 4,000 people to attend its annual trade show and convention this week in San Diego, California. The turnout is one of the largest ever for NIGA, which celebrates...

Morongo Band encourages tribes to back Internet poker (01/14)

Robert Martin, the chairman of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, urged California tribes to join a proposed Internet poker consortium or risk losing millions of dollars in gaming revenues. Martin said off-shore companies...

California tribal gaming meeting opens with new format (01/13)

The 15th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference began on Tuesday with a new format. There's no trade show this year. Instead, tribes, gaming vendors and other companies are sponsoring seminars on a wide range...

California tribes in Palm Springs for gaming conference (01/12)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association kicks off the annual Western Indian Gaming Conference in Pam Springs today. This year's hot topic is Internet gaming. Tribal leaders and regulators are hosting a number of sessions...

California tribes host gaming meeting in Palm Springs (01/06)

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association holds the annual Western Indian Gaming Conference next week. The conference takes place January 12-14 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Registration this year is free. Daniel J. Tucker,...