Poarch Band disputes jurisdiction of state at gaming facilities

Poarch Band disputes jurisdiction of state at gaming facilities (February 20, 2013)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians disputed the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama after Attorney General Luther Strange filed a lawsuit aimed at shutting down the tribe's casinos. The tribe operates three gaming facilities under federal law. The casinos...

Muscogee   man released after incident at Poarch Creek casino

Muscogee man released after incident at Poarch Creek casino (February 20, 2013)

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....

Jena Band fulfills dream with debut of Class II  gaming facility

Jena Band fulfills dream with debut of Class II gaming facility (February 20, 2013)

It only took 15 years but the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians in Louisiana has finally joined the Indian gaming industry.

Press Release: Internet gaming deal for Winnemucca Indian Colony in Nevada

Press Release: Internet gaming deal for Winnemucca Indian Colony in Nevada (February 20, 2013)

"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 will work together to achieve...

County  opposes Enterprise Rancheria's off-reservation casino

County opposes Enterprise Rancheria's off-reservation casino (February 20, 2013)

Supervisors in Colusa County, California, voted to oppose the Enterprise Rancheria off-reservation casino. The county says the new casino will hurt the Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians, also known as the Colusa Indian Community. A resolution asks lawmakers to...

Matthew Ricchiazzi: Seneca Nation defrauded of gaming rights

Matthew Ricchiazzi: Seneca Nation defrauded of gaming rights (February 20, 2013)

"In Western New York, wealthy corporate gaming interests have been conspiring to defraud the Seneca Nation of an asset—regional exclusivity rights—that the Nation purchased in a 2002 gaming compact. Those executives, development interests, and investors have conspired with politicians, state...