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Oneida Nation didn't feel threatened by governor on gaming (05/20)

The Oneida Nation didn't feel threatened by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), who has pushed for an expansion of non-Indian gaming, tribal Representative Ray Halbritter said. The tribe negotiated a new Class III gaming...

Shingle Springs Band awaits state approval for gaming deal (05/20)

Red Hawk Casino. Photo Courtesy Red Hawk Casino. The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is closer to a new Class III gaming compact for its casino in California. The tribe signed a new deal...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe defends Class III gaming deal (05/16)

Artist's rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe called on Massachusetts lawmakers to approve its Class III gaming compact. The deal requires the tribe to...

Oneida Nation negotiates a new Class III gaming compact (05/16)

The Oneida Nation has reached a new Class III gaming compact with the state of New York, according to news reports. The tribe has agreed to share 25 percent of slot machine revenues with the...

Ho-Chunk Nation defends legality of electronic poker game (05/16)

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin is defending the legality of its electronic poker games. The tribe installed the games at Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, a Class II facility in DeJope. A February 2009 opinion from the...

Eastern Cherokees see boost in casino per capita payment (05/16)

Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina are seeing an increase in their casino per capita payment. The tribe makes two payments every year. This first payment will be $4,023, up...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe updates public on casino plans (05/15)

Artist's rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe updated the public on plans for a casino in Taunton, Massachusetts. The $500 million First Light...

Wisconsin seeks injunction against Ho-Chunk Nation casino (05/15)

The state of Wisconsin is once again asking a federal judge to stop the Ho-Chunk Nation from operating electronic poker games at one of the tribe's casinos. The tribe installed the games at Ho-Chunk Gaming...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band gaming grants go to community (05/15)

Gaming revenues from the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan are helping the local community. Under the Class III gaming compact, 2 percent of net winnings from electronic machines at the FireKeepers Casino...

Tohono O'odham Nation casino opponents seek trial in case (05/15)

Artist's rendering of the proposed West Valley Resort. Image from Tohono O'odham Nation. Opponents of the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation are asking for a trial even though they lost a major ruling in their lawsuit...

North Fork Rancheria gaming compact due for final hearing (05/15)

A Class III gaming compact for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians gets its final hearing in the California Senate today. The compact authorizes an off-reservation casino on a 305-acre site in Madera County....

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe remains confident of casino plan (05/14)

Artist's rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe remains confident of its casino plan, Chairman Cedric Cromwell said. The tribe faces non-Indian competition for a...

Oregon governor acknowledges no role over Class II gaming (05/13)

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) opposes an off-reservation casino for the Coquille Tribe even as he acknowledges the state has no role in Class II gaming. Kitzhaber claims the tribe is limited to one casino...

New York governor threatens tribes with non-Indian gaming (05/10)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announces non-Indian gaming expansion plans. May 9, 2013. Photo Governor's Flickr. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) threatened tribes with an expansion of non-Indian gaming unless they shared...

Governor hopeful on Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe casino deal (05/10)

Artist's rendering of proposed First Light Resort and Casino. Image from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) said he was hopeful for approval of a Class III gaming compact with the Mashpee Wampanoag...