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Tribes across nation looking to enter Internet gaming industry (12/11)

Tribes across the nation are looking to jump into the Internet gaming business.

Seminole Tribe's Hard Rock boosts Menominee Nation casino (12/10)

It looked like the Menominee Nation was about to lose its bid for an off-reservation casino in Wisconsin until Hard Rock International stepped in.

Firm ordered to pay $10.4M for doing business at tribal casinos (12/04)

A non-Indian cash management company is in big trouble for its business dealings with two tribes.

Delaware Tribe confirms development deal for casino in Kansas (11/06)

The Delaware Tribe has a development agreement for a casino in Kansas, The Lawrence Journal-World reports.

Mashantucket Tribe ends gaming agreement with MGM Resorts (10/29)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut has ended a gaming agreement with MGM Resorts International.

Press Release: Pala Band working on Internet gaming operation (10/18)

The Pala Band of Mission Indians in California selects technology company to work with Internet gaming business.

Hard Rock to manage Menominee Nation off-reservation casino (10/11)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin announced an agreement with Hard Rock International to manage its proposed off-reservation casino.

Eastern Cherokees reach agreement for new gaming facility (10/10)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reached an agreement with Caesars Entertainment to manage a second gaming facility on the reservation.

Menominee Nation brings Hard Rock on as partner for casino (10/10)

The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin is bringing on a new partner for its off-reservation casino.

Press Release: Winnebago Tribe signs contract for casino management system (10/04)

Winnebago Tribe signs contract for casino management system at its Class II gaming facilities in Nebraska.

Mohegan Tribe announces deal for casino in Massachusetts (08/30)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut signed a host agreement on Thursday for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts.

Shingle Springs Band makes big strides in finances at casino (08/30)

The tribe announced a restructuring of about $524 million in gaming debt and bought out its management contract.

Menominee Nation pitches off-reservation casino partnership (08/28)

The Menominee Nation is offering to include the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe in plans for an off-reservation casino in Wisconsin.

Seneca Nation promises millions for off-reservation casino (08/27)

The Seneca Nation is promising a developer up to $8 million for an off-reservation casino in Rochester, New York. The tribe announced an agreement with developer David Flaum. The deal includes a $3 million development fee, plus a success fee...

Chickasaw Nation signs agreement for water service at casino (08/14)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma reached an agreement for water and sewer services at one of its gaming facilities. The tribe will build a wastewater lift station and install a water line at the Chisholm Trail Casino in order to...

Shingle Springs Band takes more control of finances at casino (08/13)

Red Hawk Casino. Photo Courtesy Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians of California is taking more control of its gaming operation. The tribe negotiated a new Class III gaming compact that lowers the...

Lakes Entertainment reports gains from Shingle Springs casino (08/09)

Red Hawk Casino. Photo Courtesy Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Business continues to improve at the casino owned by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians of California, the tribe's gaming partner reported today. Lakes Entertainment said it earned...

Muscogee Nation alters deal to address concerns from NIGC (08/05)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma altered a business deal to address concerns raised by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Shingle Springs Band set to end relationship with casino firm (07/18)

Red Hawk Casino. Photo Courtesy Red Hawk Casino. The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians in California plans to end its gaming agreement with Lakes Entertainment. The tribe will pay $57.1 million to Lakes by the end of the year...

New chair of Snoqualmie Tribe unsure about casino plan in Fiji (07/02)

The new leader of the Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington isn't sure what's going on with a casino project in the island nation of Fiji. The Fijian government announced a partnership with the tribe in December 2011. But the project doesn't...

Mohegan Tribe immune in state court over eatery at casino (06/27)

A screenshot of the shuttered Big Bubba's BBQ at Mohegan Sun. The Mohegan Tribe can't be sued in state court over a dispute at its casino, a judge for the Connecticut Superior Court ruled last month. In a lease,...

Eastern Cherokees cut ties with Paula Deen after racial flap (06/27)

A screenshot of the Paula Deen's Kitchen page at the Harrah's Cherokee Casino. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina has severed its relationship with Paula Deen after the celebrity chef apologized for using a racial slur....

Press Release: CNIGA in business deal with Cadillac Jack (06/25)

A business deal between the California Nations Indian Gaming Association and Cadillac Jack: Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSX.V: AYA), an entertainment solutions provider for the regulated gaming industry, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Cadillac Jack and the California...

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...

Seminole Tribe backs $750M in financing with casino revenue (04/30)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has secured a $750 million loan with its gaming revenues. The tribe will use the proceeds from the loan to pay off an existing loan and other costs, according to a press release. The tribe...

Mashantucket Tribe to launch Internet gambling site this year (04/23)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will launch an Internet gambling site this year in partnership with GameAccount Network. The tribe will offer free play on Foxwoods.com. The site will launch after the agreement with GameAccount gains necessary regulatory...

Mashantucket Tribe enters partnership for Internet gambling (04/22)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced an agreement to start an Internet gaming site. The tribe is working with GameAccount Network. They will create a free play site as part of Foxwoods.com. "The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe has long...

Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes spent $6.8M on Internet gaming site (04/11)

The Universal Entertainment Group was paid even as the tribe was involved in a leadership dispute that nearly resulted in the freezing of $6.4 million in its bank accounts.

Jamul Band reignites controversy with plans for $360M casino (04/09)

The Jamul Indian Village of California has reignited local opposition with plans for a $360 million casino on the reservation. The tribe says the 200,000 square-foot facility, to be developed in partnership with Penn National Gaming, will blend into the...

Jamul Band reaches deal with Penn National for $360M casino (04/08)

The Jamul Indian Village of California announced an agreement to develop a $360 million casino with Penn National Gaming. The 200,000 square-foot casino will feature at least 1,700 slot machines, 50 table games, restaurants, bars, lounges and a parking...

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe to launch Internet casino component (04/01)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan will be launching an online component to its Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. The tribe selected Aristocrat Technologies to develop the site. The company already manages offline components at the casino. "Aristocrat has been...

Press Release: Seneca-Cayuga Tribe chooses technology for casino (03/29)

The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma has chosen technology for its casino: Aristocrat is expanding its systems footprint in Oklahoma and its relationship with the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma. Aristocrat has won a highly competitive contract and will install its award-winning...

Press Release; Colville Tribes enter agreement with Bally Technologies (03/26)

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation sign deal with Bally Technologies: Bally Technologies (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, and the Board of Directors...

Wilton Rancheria working with Boyd Gaming on casino project (03/22)

The Wilton Rancheria of California has partnered with Boyd Gaming on its casino project. According to a Form 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company purchased a development agreement with the tribe for $24.5 million. Boyd is...

Press Release: Internet gaming deal for Winnemucca Indian Colony in Nevada (02/20)

"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...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe takes millions from casino partner (02/18)

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts has borrowed $17.8 million from its gaming partner, The Falmouth Enterprise reports. An unnamed tribal member said the money funds the tribe's casino effort and the tribe's government operations. About $700,000 a month goes...

Mohegan Tribe pitches Pennsylvania commercial casino plan (02/14)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut outlined plans for a commercial casino in Pennsylvania. The $500 million MARKET8 casino would be located in downtown Philadelphia. Mitchell Etess, the chief executive officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, said the facility would...

Mashantucket Tribe enters race for a Massachussetts casino (02/11)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is entering the casino race in Massachusetts. The tribe is joining developer David Nunes to compete on a license for eastern Massachusetts. The casino would be located in Milford, about 35 miles outside...

Chickasaw Nation in court over failed non-Indian gaming deal (02/07)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma is in court over a failed deal to buy two non-Indian casinos. Global Gaming Solutions, a tribal subsidiary, planned to buy DiamondJacks casinos in Bossier City, Louisiana, and Vicksburg, Mississippi, for $125 million. But the...

Mohegan Tribe in partnership for second Pennsylvania casino (02/07)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is seeking to open a second commercial casino in Pennsylvania. The tribe signed a partnership to build a casino in Philadelphia. The license for the site was previously held by a group that included the...

Chickasaw Nation exits from deal to buy non-Indian casinos (02/04)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma has withdrawn from a deal to buy two non-Indian gaming facilities for $125 million. Global Gaming Solutions, a tribal subsidiary, planned to buy DiamondJacks casinos in Bossier City, Louisiana, and Vicksburg, Mississippi. But the tribe...

Osage Nation promotes casino with WNBA team sponsorship (02/01)

The Osage Nation of Oklahoma will promote its gaming enterprise through a sponsorship deal with a WNBA team. The Osage Casino will be featured on the team jerseys for the Tulsa Shock. The logo will also appear on signs...

Casino developer cuts $250K payments to Shinnecock Nation (01/31)

A gaming developer has cut $250,000 monthly payments to the Shinnecock Nation of New York, The Southampton Press reports. Gateway Casino Resorts said it won't restore the payments until the tribe resolves a leadership dispute. Lance Gumbs and Gordell Wright...

Quapaw Tribe in dispute over land for failed casino in Kansas (01/18)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma and Cherokee County, Kansas, are in a dispute over land that's owned by a non-Indian gaming company. The tribe says it made a down payment to Penn National Gaming for the 200-acre site. But the...

Mohegan Tribe finds partner to bid on Massachusetts casino (01/14)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will submit an application today for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts. The tribe is partnering with Brigade Capital Management, an investment group based in New York, for the casino. Tuesday is the deadline to...

Mohegan Tribe expects Memorial Day debut for New Jersey casino (01/08)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is aiming for a Memorial Day opening for a new bar at its casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The tribe agreed to manage the historic Resorts Casino Hotel, the oldest gaming facility in Atlantic...

Supreme Court rejects petition in Seminole Tribe casino dispute (01/07)

The U.S. Supreme Court won't be hearing Contour Spa at the Hard Rock v. Seminole Tribe, a casino business dispute. The Seminole Tribe of Florida waived its sovereign immunity in a 10-year lease with a tenant at the Hard Rock...
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