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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Lawmaker requests probe into Muscogee Nation gaming deal (11/26)

An Oklahoma state lawmaker is requesting an investigation into a Muscogee Nation gaming deal, The Native American Times reported. The tribe is paying $1.4 million a year to name the Expo Square at the Tulsa...

Winnebago Tribe partners with Shakopee Tribe for gaming bid (11/16)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota are working together on a commercial casino in Iowa. Ho-Chunk Inc, the Winnebago Tribe's economic development corporation, submitted a bid for the...

'Hard Rock' no more-Isleta Pueblo going back to roots at casino (11/08)

Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico will no longer be tied to the Hard Rock entertainment brand. The tribe has been paying $1 million a year to use the "Hard Rock" name at its gaming facility...

Lakes Entertainment sees boost from Shingle Springs casino (11/06)

Lakes Entertainment saw a boost in revenues in the past quarter thanks in part to an improvement in business at the casino owned by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. Lakes manages the Red...

Muscogee Nation naming deal puts end to horse races at track (11/05)

The Muscogee Nation reached a naming rights deal that will put an end to live horse races at a track in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The tribe is paying $1.4 million a year for the naming rights...

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs announces deal for newest casino (11/02)

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said construction will finally start in spring 2013 on a new casino. AMC reached a deal with Hemisphere Gaming, a Minnesota company, to manage the Spirit Sands Casino. The facility...

Nooksack Tribe enters settlement with banks on casino loans (10/29)

The Nooksack Tribe of Washington has reached a settlement over $39 million in casino loans, The Bellingham Herald reports. The tribe owes the money to various banks but claimed the loan agreements weren't enforceable because...

Shinnecock Nation votes to remove leaders in gaming dispute (10/25)

Members of the Shinnecock Nation of New York voted to remove four leaders from office who reportedly angered the tribe's gaming partner. The tribe ousted Lance Gumbs and Gordell Wright from the board of trustees...

Chickasaw Nation set to buy two non-Indian gaming facilities (10/25)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma was the sole bidder on two non-Indian gaming facilities that are in bankruptcy proceedings. Global Gaming Solutions, a tribal subsidiary, will pay $27.5 million in cash and $97.5 million in...

Mohegan Tribe to launch free Internet poker games next year (10/16)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will offer free Internet poker games, starting next year. The tribe is partnering with Bally Technologies to offer the games. The system will rely on Bally's iGaming platform. �Our goal...

Mashantucket Tribe finalizes agreement for $2.2B casino debt (10/15)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has finalized an agreement to restructure $2.2 billion in gaming related debt. The tribe announced the deal in August. As of today, a sufficient percentage of debt holders...

Kiowa Tribe looking to refinance $46M in gaming related debts (10/12)

The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma is looking to refinance $46 million in gaming debt, The Native American Times reports. Refinancing would allow the tribe to lower its debt by about $5 million, the paper said...

Moody's considers tribal gaming bond offerings to be stronger (10/10)

Gaming bonds offer stronger protections than their counterparts in the non-financial industry, according to Moody's Investor Service. Moody's examined 17 high-yield bonds that 15 gaming companies issued between January 2011 and July 2012. Two of...

Pojoaque Pueblo cites success with management firm at casino (10/04)

After a rough couple of years, Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico says it is turning around its gaming business with the help of an outside management firm. The tribe defaulted on $245 million in gaming...

11th Circuit supports Seminole Tribe in business dispute at casino (09/07)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida can't be sued by a former tenant at one of its casinos, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last month. The tribe waived its sovereign immunity in a 10-year...

Shakopee Tribe's deal boosts racetrack industry in Minnesota (09/04)

A $75 million deal with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is already helping the racetrack industry in Minnesota. The tribe is pouring money into purses at the Canterbury Park. That's attracted more people to the...

Dry Creek Rancheria reaches a new deal for casino fire services (08/29)

The Dry Creek Rancheria of California reached a new deal for fire services at its casino. The tribe was considering its own fire department to handle calls at the River Rock Casino and on the...

Winnebago Tribe foresees $100M commercial casino in Iowa (08/21)

The Winnebago Tribe envisions spending around $100 million to develop a commercial gaming facility in Iowa, an executive said. Ho-Chunk Inc., the tribe's economic development corporation, wants to build a casino and hotel in downtown...

Winnebago Tribe benefits from zoning change allowing a casino (08/15)

The Winnebago Tribe would be able to open a commercial casino under zoning change approved by the city council in Sioux City, Iowa. Ho-Chunk Inc., the tribe's economic development corporation, wants to develop a land-based...

Shinnecock Nation axes leaders after casino partner complains (08/14)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York removed four leaders from office after the tribe's gaming partner complained, Newsday reports. Trustee Lance Gumbs, who is one of the more well-known leaders of the tribe, and trustee...

Lakes Entertainment reports loss in connection to tribal gaming (08/09)

Lakes Entertainment reported a $1.1 million operating loss in the last quarter in connection with two tribal gaming projects. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in Michigan bought out its management contract with Lakes last...

Mohegan Tribe takes over management of Atlantic City casino (08/08)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut added to its gaming empire by agreeing to manage a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey The theme of the Resorts Casino Hotel, the oldest gaming facility in Atlantic City,...

Winnebago Tribe plans a hotel as part of commercial casino bid (08/07)

The Winnebago Tribe isn't revealing details of its proposed commercial casino in Iowa but a top executive says a hotel will be a part of the plan. Ho-Chunk Inc., the tribe's economic development corporation, wants...

Mohegan Tribe to announce takeover of casino in Atlantic City (08/07)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will take over operations of a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Sources told the paper that the tribe will announce a partnership today for the...

Winnebago Tribe to bid on a commercial casino license in Iowa (08/06)

The Winnebago Tribe plans to bid on a commercial gaming license in Iowa. Ho-Chunk Inc., the tribe's economic development corporation, is working with other partners to build a casino and hotel complex in downtown Sioux...

Chickasaw Nation aims to buy non-Indian casino in bankruptcy (08/03)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma reached a deal to buy a non-Indian gaming facility in Louisiana that just declared bankruptcy. Global Gaming Solutions, a tribal subsidiary, will acquire "substantially" all of the assets of DiamondJacks,...

Sokaogon Chippewa Community fails to reach deal for a casino (07/25)

The Sokaogon Chippewa Community has failed to reach an agreement for an off-reservation casino in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The tribe faced a deadline to enter into a deal with the city and the owners of the...

Horse breeders welcome Shakopee Tribe's $75M deal with track (06/28)

Horse breeders say a $75 million deal between the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and a non-Indian racetrack will help their industry. The tribe is contributing to purses at Canterbury Park over the next 10 years...

Details about Shakopee Tribe's deal with non-Indian racetrack (06/27)

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports some details about an agreement between the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and a non-Indian racetrack. The tribe is pouring $75 million into Canterbury Park over the next 10 years. In...

Chukchansi Tribe makes early payment on gaming naming rights (06/22)

The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians of California made an early payment on its casino naming rights deal. The Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino pays $1 million each year to the Fresno Grizzlies. The...

Supreme Court decision seen as hindrance for casino financing (06/20)

The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Salazar v. Patchak will have an effect on financing for tribal casinos, according to Fitch Ratings. The decision allows just about anyone to challenge a land-into-trust application. Historically, lawsuits...

Shakopee Tribe to pay $75M in agreement with non-Indian track (06/06)

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota will pay $75 million over 10 years as part of a new partnership with a non-Indian racetrack. In return, Canterbury Park agreed to oppose efforts to expand non-Indian...

MPR: Shakopee Tribe signs agreement with non-Indian racetrack (06/05)

"A Minnesota horse racing track is getting a major financial boost from a former competitor. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community says it will spend $75 million over the next decade to subsidize prize purses at...

Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake owes $30M for modest casino (05/25)

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake in California owes $30 million on its new casino, The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reports. Chairwoman Sherry Treppa said the debt is based on construction, interest payments, land purchases,...

Menominee Nation withdraws from off-reservation gaming deal (05/25)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin has split from its off-reservation gaming partner. Chairman Craig Corn said the split with KMD Consulting Services of California was amicable. But he indicated the company wasn't able to meet...

Few details about Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe casino partner (05/24)

Little is known about the group working with the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe to build a casino in Massachusetts. KMD Consulting Services of California is definitely working with the Menominee Nation on an off-reservation casino. But...

Big Lagoon Rancheria set to open gaming facility on reservation (05/23)

The Big Lagoon Rancheria will open a casino on its reservation in northern California, according to a press release. The tribe signed a deal with Atlantis Internet Group Corp. to offer linked gaming with other...

Chickasaw Nation gaming enterprise linked to amphitheatre bid (05/22)

The Chickasaw Nation and its gaming enterprise are facing a second public relations mess in Oklahoma City. Global Gaming, the tribe's gaming subsidiary, has been linked to a bid to take over operations at the...

City weighs options in gaming dispute with Fond du Lac Band (05/17)

The city of Duluth, Minnesota, is weighing its options after the Obama administration canceled a gaming deal with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Since 1994, the city has received 19...

BIA cancels disputed agreement for Fond du Lac Band casino (05/16)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has canceled a gaming agreement between the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the city of Duluth, Minnesota. The tribe agreed to share 19 percent of...

United Auburn Indian Community: Internet gaming inevitable (05/10)

Internet gaming is "inevitable," the leader of the United Auburn Indian Community said. The tribe operates a successful casino in northern California. But with online gaming on the horizon, the tribe wants to get into...

Muscogee Nation not allowed to build casino near Tulsa (04/18)

The Muscogee Nation isn't able to open a casino within 50 miles of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Chief George Tiger said. The tribe operates the River Spirit Casino along the Arkansas River in Tulsa but an...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe pressured on old gaming site (04/13)

Negotiations between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the town of Middleboro, Massachusetts, have reached a standstill, a local official said. The tribe entered into an agreement with the town to host a casino there. But...

Native Sun News: Rosebud Sioux gaming suit keeps on turning (04/02)

The following story was written and reported by Jesse Abernathy, Native Sun News Editor. All content � Native Sun News. Charles Colombe Dana Hanna RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA �� An 11-year-old legal case that originated...

Jamul Band ends long relationship with Lakes Entertainment (03/13)

After 13 years and nearly $58 million, the Jamul Indian Village of California and Lakes Entertainment have called it quits. The tribe began working with Lakes in 1999. Plans called for a large casino resort...

Native Sun News: Former Rosebud leader seeks day in court (03/02)

The following story was written and reported by Jesse Abernathy, Native Sun News Editor. All content � Native Sun News. Rosebud Sioux tribal rancher and businessman Charles Colombe has been in litigation with tribal administration...

Judge rules against Shingle Springs Band in casino dispute (02/27)

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians of California has been ordered to pay $30 million to a former gaming partner but the judgement is being stayed while the tribe pursues an appeal. The tribe...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band to buy out casino management (02/24)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians in Michigan will buy out its casino management contract. Full House Resorts has been running the FireKeepers Casino since August 2009. The tribe reached a deal to buy...

Board backs Sault Tribe off-reservation gaming agreement (02/23)

The board of the Lansing Economic Development Corp. in Lansing, Michigan, approved an off-reservation gaming agreement for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The board voted 6-0 to approve the agreement between the...

Sokaogon Chippewa Community appeals casino bond ruling (02/21)

The Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Wisconsin is fighting a $20.3 million judgment in a casino bond dispute. The tribe failed to make timely payments to Wells Fargo, Judge William C. Griesbach ruled last month. The...

Mohegan Tribe completely out of off-reservation casino deal (02/16)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has completely withdrawn from an off-reservation casino deal with the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin. The Mohegans originally agreed to finance and manage the casino. But after spending $12 million on...

Gaming firm presses for action in feud with Pojoaque Pueblo (02/14)

A gaming management firm is accusing Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico of ignoring an order from its own court. In December, Judge June Lorenzo ruled that the tribe didn't follow its gaming regulations when it...

Shinnecock Nation approves agreement with casino partner (02/06)

Members of the Shinnecock Nation of New York voted 101-10 to approve a gaming agreement. The tribe and Gateway Casino Resorts plan to build three casinos on Long Island. So far, one site -- at...

Non-Indian law firm receives a cut of tribal gaming revenues (01/23)

Howard Dickstein, a non-Indian attorney, has received a share of gaming revenues from at least two of the tribes he has represented, The Sacramento Bee reports. Dickstein and his firm received 1 percent of profits...

Menominee Nation gains new off-reservation casino partner (01/16)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin has found a new backer for its off-reservation casino. The tribe will sign an agreement with KMD Consulting Services of California, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. The firm replaces the...

Supreme Court declines Omaha Tribe casino agreement case (01/10)

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a casino contract dispute affecting the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. The tribe entered into 11 contracts with StoreVisions, a non-Indian company, to perform work on a...

Pojoaque Pueblo to raise immunity defense in gaming deal suit (01/05)

Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico hasn't waived its sovereign immunity, the tribe's top attorney said in response to a lawsuit filed by a former gaming partner. The tribe is being sued in federal court by...

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