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Comanche Nation is moving forward with $12M hotel at casino (12/19)

The Comanche Nation of Oklahoma will move forward with a $12 million hotel next to the tribe's casino. Tribal members voted 1,043 to 432 in favor of the project, The Lawton Constitution reported. Plans call...

Chickasaw Nation opens doors to gaming facility in Oklahoma (12/19)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma opened the doors to its 18th gaming facility. The 33,800-square-foot SaltCreek Casino features more than 550 electronic games, six table games, a restaurant, a bar and a retail store....

Snoqualmie Tribe still in the planning stages for hotel at casino (12/18)

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington is still working on plans for a hotel at its casino, an official said. The tribe hasn't decided how big the hotel at the Snoqualmie Casino will be or how...

Redding Rancheria busy with construction $40M casino hotel (12/14)

The Redding Rancheria of California is making some big changes to its casino. The tribe is spending $40 million on an 84-room hotel with an outdoor swimming pool, an arcade, a fitness center and a...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band opens doors to new hotel at casino (12/13)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan opened the doors to a new hotel at its casino. The hotel at the FireKeepers Casino features 242 rooms, an indoor pool, an exercise facility and...

Cherokee Nation prepares to open $20M expansion of casino (12/10)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is preparing to open a $20 million expansion of one of its casinos. The tribe broke ground on the Cherokee Casino in Fort Gibson in June. The 28,000 square-foot facility...

Mashantucket Tribe holds grand opening for casino gas station (12/07)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut hosted a grand opening for a gas station and convenience store that will serve casino patrons. The Pequot Outpost features a 28-bay gas station and a 5,000-square-foot building...

Omaha Tribe expects to open temporary casino on January 12 (12/07)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska will open its temporary casino on January 12, 2013, KMEG-TV reports. The BlackBird Bend Casino replaces the old CasinOmaha, which shut down in June 2011 due to flooding along the...

Snoqualmie Tribe considers plan for major expansion of casino (12/06)

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington is considering a major expansion of its casino. The tribe plans to expand the size of the Snoqualmie Casino and add a 340-room hotel, a conference center, a theater and...

Tsuu T'ina Nation on track with $65M casino expansion project (12/04)

The Tsuu T'ina Nation of Alberta started construction on a $65 million casino expansion project that has neighbors worried about increased traffic. The band is adding a 178-room hotel, a 2,000 seat entertainment venue and...

Graton Rancheria puts hundreds to work for $825M casino build (12/04)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria of California has put at least 150 people to work on its $825 million casino. Most of the construction workers belong to local unions. Upwards of 750 jobs will...

Choctaw Nation sets grand opening for $60M casino expansion (11/29)

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is hosting a grand opening this Saturday for a $60 million casino expansion project. The Choctaw Casino in Pocola is getting more slot machines, table games and restaurants. A hotel...

Kootenai Tribe announces expansion plans for hotel at casino (11/26)

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho is expanding its casino hotel. The tribe is adding 36 rooms to the Kootenai River Inn, bringing the total to 101 rooms. The expansion will be complete in May 2013....

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe debuts part of $74M casino expansion (11/16)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York debuted part of a $74 million casino expansion. The tribe added 40,000 square-feet to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The project created 50 to 75 jobs, YNN reported....

Eastern Shawnee Tribe spent $85M on bigger casino and hotel (11/15)

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma spent $85 million on its new casino. The 80,000 square-foot Indigo Sky Casino features over 1,200 gaming machines, 117 hotel rooms, five dining options and an RV park, The...

Viejas Band expects to open $36M casino hotel in March 2013 (11/14)

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians in California plans to open a $36 million casino hotel in March 2013. The 128-room hotel sits next to the Viejas Casino. Construction has created 400 jobs and...

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community debuts bingo hall (11/14)

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of Arizona opened a new bingo hall last week. The 26,000 square-foot bingo hall in Casino Arizona offers 1,000 seats. Patrons can play with traditional paper cards or with...

Viejas Band holds topping off ceremony for $36M casino hotel (11/13)

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians held a topping-off ceremony today for its new casino hotel. The $36 million hotel at the Viejas Casino will feature 128 rooms, a pool and hot tub with...

Semiahmoo First Nation worried about proposed $100M casino (11/12)

The Semiahmoo First Nation of British Columbia wants to be consulted about a proposed $100 million casino, citing potential damage to its aboriginal territory. The casino in Surrey is located near the band's reserve. The...

Comanche Nation approve referendum for $12M hotel at casino (11/12)

Members of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma will vote next month on a $12 million hotel next to the tribe's casino. Plans call for a hotel with 90 rooms, a conference facility, a swimming pool...

Navajo Nation upgrades access to gaming facility in New Mexico (11/09)

The Navajo Nation has upgraded access to one of its gaming facilities in New Mexico. The tribe replaced an aging bridge and paved the road to the Flowing Water Navajo Casino near Shiprock. The facility...

Eastern Shawnee Tribe hosts grand opening for casino and hotel (11/09)

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hosted a grand opening for its new casino and 117-room hotel. The Indigo Sky Casino held a soft opening in September. The tribe says business has been great so...

Oneida Nation breaks ground on $25M gaming expansion project (11/09)

The Oneida Nation of New York broke ground on a $25 million expansion at its casino. The tribe is adding an entertainment venue to the Turning Stone Resort Casino. The "Exit 33" complex will include...

Eastern Cherokee council tables evaluation for potential casino (11/08)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina has tabled a resolution affecting a second casino, The Cherokee Scout reports. The tribal council has been pursuing a Class II facility in Cherokee County....

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations eyes online gaming (11/08)

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says Internet gaming is here to stay. The FSIN isn't involved with an online casino just launched by the White Bear First Nations. But the group says the province...

First Nation in Saskatchewan launches Internet gaming website (11/07)

The White Bear First Nations in Saskatchewan has launched an Internet gaming site. The site bears the name of the Northern Bear Casino, the band's land-based facility. The servers for the operation are located in...

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...

Poarch Creeks resume construction of $246M casino expansion (11/01)

The Poarch Creek Band of Indians in Alabama resumed work on a $246 million casino expansion after talks over a sacred site faltered. The tribe agreed to stop work on the Wind Creek Wetumpka in...

City works on loan to make up for Seneca Nation gaming funds (10/31)

The city of Niagara Falls could receive a loan of around $10 million to make up for a loss in Seneca Nation gaming revenues, WIVB-TV reports Details are still being worked out but the loan...

Squaxin Island Tribe debuts RV parking area for casino patrons (10/31)

The Squaxin Island Tribe of Washington debuted a new recreational vehicle lot for casino guests. The 1.75-acre lot at the Little Creek Casino Resort offers 44 berths. RVs will have access to TV and Internet,...

Jackson Rancheria welcomes public to $80M remodel at casino (10/31)

The Jackson Rancheria of California hosted a grand opening for its newly remodeled casino. The tribe spent $80 million on upgrades at the Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel. There's a refurbished hotel, five new restaurants...

Rincon Band set to break ground on $150M casino expansion (10/30)

The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians in California will break ground this Thursday on a $150 million casino expansion project. The tribe is adding a 403-room hotel tower, a 23,000-square-foot convention center and a 2,200-seat...

La Posta Band shuts down small casino due to financial issues (10/25)

The La Posta Band of Mission Indians in California has closed its casino. The La Posta Casino was one of the smallest in San Diego County, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The 20,000 square-foot facility...

Jena Band on track to open 1st gaming facility in January 2013 (10/24)

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians in Louisiana is on track to open its first gaming facility in January 2013. The Jena Choctaw Pines Casino will feature Class II games only. Gov. Bobby Jindal (R)...

Seneca Nation set to open doors to $53M hotel tower at casino (10/23)

The Seneca Nation of New York will open a $53 million hotel tower at one of its casinos. The new tower at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel will nearly double the rooms at the...

Little Traverse Bay Bands outline plans for 2nd gaming facility (10/19)

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians outlined plans for a $26 million casino at a village council meeting in Mackinaw City, Michigan, on Thursday. The tribe wants to build a a 29,000 square...

Omaha Tribe putting people back to work at temporary casino (10/19)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is putting 40 people back to work at its temporary casino in Iowa. The temporary home of the BlackBird Bend Casino will open in December. It's replacing CasinoOmaha, which closed...

Poarch Creek gaming expansion on hold amid sacred site talks (10/18)

The Poarch Creek Band of Indians put a $246 million casino expansion project on hold due to concerns about a sacred site. The Wind Creek Wetumpka is located on the Hickory Ground. Creek ancestors are...

Poarch Creeks suspend $246M casino expansion at sacred site (10/17)

The Poarch Creek Band of Indians in Alabama halted a $246 million casino expansion at a sacred site. The tribe agreed to suspend work on the Wind Creek Wetumpka as part of an agreement with...

Redding Rancheria ousts residents to build new hotel at casino (10/17)

The Redding Rancheria of California is evicting two families to make way for a new hotel at its casino. The tribe removed Madeline Miller, a non-Indian, and her family from the property on Tuesday, The...

Red Lake Nation to start construction on new casino and hotel (10/15)

The Red Lake Nation of Minnesota is breaking ground on a new casino and hotel next week. The new Seven Clans Casino Hotel and Restaurant will be located on a 163-acre site in Warroad. It...

Chumash Tribe donates furniture from casino hotel renovation (10/09)

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians of California is donating furniture from its casino hotel to local non-profits. The hotel at the Chumash Casino Resort is undergoing a major renovation. Four groups are benefiting...

Omaha Tribe starts construction on new gaming facility in Iowa (10/05)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska broke ground on a new gaming facility on its trust land in Iowa. The tribe is building a temporary structure to replace CasinoOmaha, which closed last year due to...

Omaha Tribe looking to get back on track with casino reopening (10/02)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska has had a rough couple of years but is looking to get back on track with the reopening of its gaming facility in Iowa. The tribe shut down CasinOmaha in...

Oregon tribe spending up to $20M for gaming expansion project (10/02)

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians in Oregon will be spending up to $20 million on a casino expansion project. The tribe is adding a golf course, hotel rooms, a new...

Osage Nation starts work on second casino expansion project (09/27)

The Osage Nation of Oklahoma broke ground on a second casino expansion project on Wednesday. The Osage Casino in Skiatook will grow to 78,000 square-feet when it's completed in fall of 2013. The facility will...

Omaha Tribe set to reopen casino with new name in December (09/27)

The Omaha Tribe will be reopening its casino in Iowa this December, KCAU-TV reports. The new facility will be called the Blackbird Bend Casino. It will be housed in a temporary structure while the tribe...

Pojoaque Pueblo adds poker room, horse betting area to casino (09/26)

Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico is expanding gaming options at its main casino. The tribe is adding a bigger poker room at the Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino. The tribe is also opening a sports...

Little Traverse Bay Bands plans to spend $26M on new casino (09/25)

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Michigan plans to spend $26 million on a second gaming facility, The Petoskey News-Review reports. The tribe's Class III gaming compact authorizes two casinos. The $140...

Cherokee Nation welcomes public to new $18M gaming facility (09/20)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma welcomed visitors to its $18 million gaming facility. The Cherokee Casino in Ramona is located in an entirely new 31,000 square-foot building. The facility includes 500 electronic games, a...

Tsuu T'ina Nation announces plan for $65M casino expansion (09/19)

The Tsuu T'ina Nation of Alberta plans to spend $65 million to expand its casino. Plans for the Grey Eagle Casino include a 178-room hotel with conference and banquet facilities, a 2,000 seat entertainment venue...

Muscogee citizen calls for bulldozing of Poarch Creek casino (09/19)

Eli Grayson, a member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, knows how the Poarch Creek Band of Indians can address concerns about a casino on a sacred site in Alabama. "A bulldozer. Just bulldoze the...

Tsuu T'ina Nation to announce plan for expansion of casino- (09/18)

The Tsuu T'ina Nation of Alberta is announcing plans to expand its casino. The Grey Eagle Casino will add more space for slot machines and a new restaurants. Costs are expected to be $40 million....

Blackfeet Nation breaks ground on hotel next to its casino (09/14)

The Blackfeet Nation of Montana broke ground on a hotel and convention center next to the Glacier Peaks Casino. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites will feature 86 rooms and more than 1,200 square feet...

Redding Rancheria starts work on $40M expansion at casino (09/13)

The Redding Rancheria of California broke ground on a $40 million casino expansion project on Wednesday. The project includes an 84-room hotel, an outdoor swimming pool, an arcade, a fitness center and a 3,929-square-foot spa....

Eastern Cherokees on track to finish $633M casino expansion (09/12)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is almost done with a $633 million expansion at its casino. The Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort boasts 10 restaurants and eateries, an events center and a spa. Some...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe updates casino event space (09/11)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe spent $5 million to upgrade an event space at its casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Potawatomi Bingo Casino can host 1,200 for banquets, 135 vendor booths for exhibitions or 3,500...

Yakama Nation starts work on $90M casino expansion project (09/10)

The Yakama Nation of Washington broke ground on a $90 million casino expansion project on Friday. The tribe is adding a 200-room hotel and more gaming space to the Yakama Legends Casino. There will also...

Redding Rancheria to break ground on $40M expansion at casino (09/07)

The Redding Rancheria of California will break ground on a $40 million casino expansion project. The tribe is adding an 84-room hotel to the Win-River Casino. It will include an outdoor swimming pool, an arcade,...

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe opens nature trail to guests at gaming facility (09/06)

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has opened a nature trail next to its casino. Guests at the Paragon Casino Resort can use a boardwalk that's about one-mile long. The trail includes crossing points over the...

Chumash Tribe to close hotel at casino during major renovation (09/03)

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians of California is closing its casino hotel as part of a renovation project. The hotel will close Tuesday while all 106 rooms at the Chumash Casino Resort undergo...

Golf course, hotel and more in works for Oregon tribe's casino (08/31)

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians in Oregon are planning a major casino expansion. A golf course, more hotel rooms, a new nonsmoking restaurant, an indoor aquatic center and an overnight...

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe spends $7.5M on casino expansion (08/28)

The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe of Washington is spending $7.5 million on a casino expansion project. The tribe will add 4,000 square-feet to the 7 Cedars Casino. There will be new slot machines, new table games,...

S.E. Ruckman: Fort Sill Apache Tribe debuts $27M casino hotel (08/27)

"Fort Sill Apache fire dancers ushered in the opening events last week for the tribe’s new $27 million hotel addition, calling forth both protection and prosperity for the venture. The hotel is the first one...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe sees casino revenue level out (08/27)

Revenues at the casino owned by the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin have flattened, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. The tribe doesn't disclose the net win at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino. But based on...

Jackson Rancheria plans grand opening for casino upgrades (08/22)

The Jackson Rancheria of California has scheduled a grand opening this November for a series of a casino renovations. The Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel boasts new gaming areas, five restaurants, a high limit room,...

Lac Courte Oreilles Band near bankruptcy with casino debts (08/22)

The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe in Wisconsin is near bankruptcy as gaming revenues have fallen dramatically amid rising debts. The tribe only received $2 million from its casino in 2011. In...

Seneca Nation holds job fair for one gaming expansion project (08/15)

The Seneca Nation of New York plans to hire about 75 people as part of a casino expansion project. The tribe is nearly doubling the number of rooms at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel....

Muscogee Nation threatens lawsuit over Poarch Creek casino (08/14)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma is threatening legal action to stop the Poarch Creek Band of Indians from building a $246 million casino. The Wind Creek Wetumpka is located on Poarch Creek trust land in...

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes welcomes public to hotel by casino (08/14)

Photo © Fort Hall Casino The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Idaho will host a grand opening this Friday for a $47 million hotel and events center located next to its casino. The 164,000 square-foot facility...

Choctaw Nation celebrates grand opening of expanded casino (08/13)

The Choctaw Nation welcomed the public to its newest casino in Stigler, Oklahoma. The 7,800 square-foot facility features 200 slot machines. It employs 29 people. The tribe operates eight gaming facilities in Oklahoma. Get the...

Cherokee Nation to complete three gaming expansions this fall (08/13)

Fall will be very busy for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, with three casino expansion projects coming online. The largest project is a $52 million hotel tower to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in...

Muscogee Nation opposes Poarch Creek casino expansion plan (08/13)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma wants the Poarch Creek Band of Indians to stop work on a $246 million casino in Alabama. The Muscogees say the expansion of the Wind Creek Wetumpka will harm burial...

Seneca Nation not worried about off-reservation casino lawsuit (08/08)

The Seneca Nation is confident of the legality of its off-reservation casino in downtown Buffalo, New York, President Robert Odawi Porter said. The tribe broke ground on a $130 million permanent home for the Seneca...

Construction Watch: Seneca Nation builds a permanent casino (08/06)

"Love it or hate it, the new Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino is coming. Officials from Seneca Gaming Corporation gathered to officially kicked-off work on the $130 million project last week and revealed further details of...

Eastern Shawnee Tribe announces new name for bigger casino (08/03)

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma announced a new name for its expanded casino. The tribe is increasing the size of the Bordertown Casino and adding a 117-room hotel. Along with the changes comes a...

Seneca Nation working on expansions for three gaming locations (08/02)

The Seneca Nation is working to expand all three of its gaming facilities in New York. The tribe just broke ground on a $130 million permanent home for the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown...

Cherokee Nation disputes United Keetoowah Band casino ruling (08/01)

As expected, the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma will fight a decision that allows the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians to keep its casino open. In a decision on Monday, the Bureau of Indian Affairs...

Seneca Nation to start work on permanent $130M Buffalo casino (08/01)

The Seneca Nation will break ground on a permanent $130 million casino in downtown Buffalo, New York. The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino has been operating out of temporary building. Plans for a permanent facility were...

United Keetoowah Band celebrates BIA approval of casino land (07/31)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma won last-minute approval on Monday to keep its casino open. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved a land-into-trust application for two acres covering the Keetoowah Cherokee...

United Keetoowah Band still confident of decision on casino site (07/30)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma is confident the Obama administration will keep its disputed casino open. The tribe agreed to close the Keetoowah Cherokee Casino today unless the Bureau of Indian...

United Keetoowah Band prepares to shutter casino on July 30 (07/27)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma is prepared to close its casino at midnight on July 30. The tribe agreed to the deadline as part of a settlement with the state. Only...

United Keetoowah Band confident of BIA decision on casino land (07/23)

The clock is ticking on the casino owned by the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. As part of a settlement with the state, the tribe agreed to close the Keetoowah Cherokee Casino...

Gun Lake Tribe hints at expansion after refinancing casino debt (07/20)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, has refinanced $165 million in casino-related debt. The tribe incurred the debt during the development and construction of the Gun Lake Casino....

Mohegan Tribe begins work on $50M Pennsylvania casino hotel (07/19)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut broke ground on a $50 million hotel and convention center at its gaming facility in Pennsylvania. The seven-story hotel will feature 238 rooms. There will also be a business center,...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band sees big turnout for job fair at casino (07/17)

A reported 1,300 people turned out for a casino job fair hosted by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan. The tribe is hiring about 320 people for the FireKeepers Casino. Most of...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe starts work on new casino hotel (07/13)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin broke ground on a $150 million hotel at its casino. The hotel will be located in front of the Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee. It will feature 381...

Mohegan Tribe installs blackjack tables for new casino nightclub (07/13)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is giving a nightclub at its casino a new identity. The new Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock will include two blackjack tables. An executive said it will be the first...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band to host job fairs for casino expansion (07/12)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan is hosting two jobs fairs at its casino. hotel. The tribe is adding 300 jobs to the FireKeepers Casino. It's part of an expansion that will...

Poarch Creeks start construction work on $246M gaming facility (07/12)

The Poarch Creek Band of Indians announced plans for a $246 million gaming facility. Construction has already begun on the Wind Creek Wetumpka. The casino will replace an existing facility and will include a 90,000-square-...

Coushatta Tribe opens doors to $60 million expansion at casino (07/12)

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana welcomed visitors to a $60 million expansion of its casino. The tribe added seven-story hotel tower to the Coushatta Casino Resort. That brings the total number of rooms to more...

United Keetoowah Band faces deadline on disputed gaming site (07/11)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians faces a big deadline to keep its casino open. Under a settlement with the state, the tribe agreed to close the Keetoowah Cherokee Casino on July 30 if...

Cherokee Nation expects to open new gaming facility in the fall (07/10)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma plans to open a new gaming facility this fall. The Cherokee Casino in Ramona only opened in 2010 but it's done better than expected. So the tribe is building a...

Navajo Nation expects to open $175M Arizona casino in May 2013 (07/05)

The Navajo Nation expects to open a $175 million casino near Flagstaff, Arizona, in May 2013. The Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort will feature nearly 1,100 slot machines, blackjack and poker tables, 200 hotel rooms,...

Seminole Tribe claims one of world's largest casinos in expansion (07/03)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida unveiled a $75 million expansion at one of its casinos, making it the sixth-largest gaming facility in the world. The tribe added 32,000 square-feet to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel...

Navajo Nation sees $5M payout from growing gaming enterprise (06/29)

The Navajo Nation is seeing strong returns on its gaming business, officials said. The tribe opened its first casino in November 2008. Since then, two more have opened and a fourth is under construction. The...

Santee Sioux Tribe set to open new Class II facility in December (06/28)

The Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska plans to open its new gaming facility in December. The new Ohiya Casino and Resort is a couple miles from the tribe's existing facility. It includes a 25,000-square-foot casino;...

City council approves casino agreement for Graton Rancheria (06/27)

The city council in Rohnert Park, California, voted 4-0 to approve a casino agreement with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The intergovernmental agreement addresses groundwater issues and other environmental impacts of the casino. It...

Quapaw Tribe creates more jobs for $50M expansion at its casino (06/25)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is creating about 440 jobs with a $50 million expansion of its casino. Construction of a new hotel tower at the Downstream Resort Casino will generate 400 jobs. The tribe...

Update provides details on Graton Rancheria casino construction (06/22)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria expects to open its gaming facility in late 2013, according to an update posted online by Station Casinos, the tribe's partner. Station Casinos sent a letter to nearby residents....

Osage Nation to spend millions on upgrades for all seven casinos (06/21)

The Osage Nation will spend millions of dollars to upgrade all seven of its gaming facilities in Oklahoma. The first project will be a $9 million renovation of the Osage Casino-Sand Springs. The tribe hasn't...

Supreme Court ruling not seen to affect Graton Rancheria casino (06/21)

The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Salazar v. Patchak likely won't affect the casino for the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Fitch Ratings said in a corrected press release. The tribe was restored to federal...

Graton Rancheria starts groundbreaking work on delayed casino (06/19)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California began work on its long-delayed casino on Monday. The tribe is still awaiting approval of its Class III gaming compact from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. And...

Pokagon Band looking to start work soon on third gaming facility (06/15)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians expects to start work on a new casino within 30 to 35 days, MLive reported. The tribe gained local approval for the Four Winds Dowagiac, its third in Michigan....

Quapaw Tribe expects to open casino hotel tower by December (06/14)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma plans to open a new hotel tower at its casino by December, The Joplin Globe reports. The tribe secured $41.6 million in financing for the project. The paper said the...

Pokagon Band moves forward with plan for third gaming facility (06/14)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians won local approval for its third gaming facility. Four Winds Dowagiac will offer 200 slot machines, four table games, a 3,000-square-foot multi-purpose space and a restaurant. It will be...

Nez Perce Tribe reopens casino following planned power outage (06/13)

The Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho closed its casino temporarily for some power work, The Lewiston Tribune reports. The Clearwater River Casino is usually open 24 hours a day. But it closed on Monday night...

Mohegan Tribe moves ahead with hotel at Pennsylvania casino (06/12)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is moving forward with plans for a hotel and convention center at its gaming facility in Pennsylvania. The tribe is securing $45 million in financing for the project. An outside...

Quapaw Tribe secures $41.6M in financing for a hotel at casino (06/11)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma will undertake an expansion of its casino with the help of $41.6 million in financing. The tribe plans to build a new 150-room hotel tower at the Downstream Resort Casino....

Payment dispute on $43.7M expansion at Umatilla Tribe casino (06/08)

A subcontractor is preparing to sue the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and non-Indian parties over a $43.7 million casino expansion project. The tribe hired JE Dunn Construction to perform the work on...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe continues work on $74M casino project (06/08)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York is about a third of the way through a $74 million casino expansion. The tribe is relocating the Mohawk Bingo Palace to the site of the Akwesasne...

Rincon Band in planning stages for a major expansion of casino (06/08)

The Rincon Band of Mission Indians of California is planning a major expansion of its casino. Details are still being finalized but The San Diego Union-Tribune said plans call for an addition of 15,000 square-feet...

The Tribal Independent: Turtle Mountain Band opens new casino (06/08)

The following article was written and reported by Delvin Cree. All content © The Tribal Independent, an alternative on-line news source for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. TRENTON NORTH DAKOTA -- Despite an injunction...

Pokagon Band's plan for another casino facility faces a local vote (06/01)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians says plans for a third gaming facility in Dowagiac , Michigan, need local approval. The tribe presented the Four Winds Dowagiac to the Pokagon Township Board. The board will...

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe prepares for debut of $18.5M casino (05/31)

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe of Washington is opening the doors to its $18.5 million casino this afternoon. The tribe built a new home for the Point Casino. The 52,000 square-foot facility features 625 slot...

Pokagon Band planning to open another gaming facility in 2013 (05/25)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians plans to open its third gaming facility in Michigan in 2013. The Four Winds Dowagiac will offer 200 slot machines, four table games, a 3,000-square-foot multi-purpose space and a...

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,...

Winnebago Tribe's casino bounces back after disastrous flood (05/24)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska says business is back to usual at its casino in Iowa. The tribe was forced to close WinnaVegas Casino after massive flooding on the Missouri River a year ago. The...

Kickapoo Tribe in Texas awards $46.5M contract for casino work (05/23)

The Kickapoo Tribe in Texas will spend $46.5 million to expand its casino, according to a press release. The project includes a renovation of the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino and the addition of a 250-room...

Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake ready to open casino on Friday (05/21)

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake in California will open its casino to the public this Friday at 4pm. The 33,000 square-foot Running Creek Casino features 349 slot machines, six table games, a players’...

Citizen Potawatomi Nation picks new name for expanding casino (05/21)

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma has renamed one of its gaming facilities. The FireLake Grand Casino will now be known as the Grand Casino. The facility is currently undergoing an expansion that includes a...

Kickapoo Tribe hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new casino (05/18)

The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma broke ground on its second gaming facility on Wednesday. The tribe is building a temporary casino with 300 gaming machines, a snack shop and a bar. The building will open...

Partner looking to start work on Graton Rancheria casino soon (05/16)

Construction on a casino for the for the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria could start this summer, the tribe's partner said. Station Casinos is financing the casino. The project is expected to cost more than...

White Earth Band celebrates 20th birthday of gaming facility (05/15)

The White Earth Band of Ojibwe Indians in Minnesota is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Shooting Star Casino. The tribe opened the facility in a temporary building in November 1991. The actual casino opened...

The Tribal Independent: Turtle Mountain Band debates casino (05/10)

The following article was written and reported by Delvin Cree. All content © The Tribal Independent, an alternative on-line news source for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. BELCOURT, NORTH DAKOTA -- According to information...

Gila River Indian Community to open $100M casino and hotel (05/09)

The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona will spend $100 million to build a new casino and hotel, The Phoenix Business Journal reports. The tribe plans 175,000-square-foot casino and a 100-room hotel at the site...

Northern Arapaho Tribe is largest employer thanks to casino (05/03)

Thanks to Indian gaming, the Northern Arapaho Tribe is now the largest employer in Fremont County, Wyoming. The Wind River Hotel and Casino employs 677 people, the majority of whom are tribal members. The facility...

Winnebago Tribe set to purchase racetrack property in Iowa (05/02)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has agreed to buy a racetrack property in Iowa. The sale of the Atokad Downs will become final on Friday if a second party fails to match the tribe's bid....

Seminole Tribe opens slot room, with plans for a larger casino (04/27)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida opened a small gaming facility on the Big Cypress Reservation on Thursday. The new facility at the Billie Swamp Safari features just 36 slot machines. But the tribe will break...

Cherokee Nation marks milestone for $52M hotel at casino (04/24)

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma celebrated a milestone in the construction of a $52 million casino hotel. The tribe topped off the 10-story tower at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on Monday.When finished...

Winnebago Tribe welcomes visitors to new hotel at casino (04/23)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is hoping to draw more visitors to its casino with the addition of a 78-room hotel. The WinnaVegas Casino in Iowa attracts about 500,000 people a year. The hotel...

Seminole Tribe still working on expansions for casinos (04/20)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is spending $75 million to expand one of its casinos and more growth is expected at other facilities. The tribe is adding 800 slot machines, 12 table games and a...

Pequot Tribe moves forward with outlet mall at casino (04/20)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will break ground on an outlet mall at its casino this summer, The New London Day reports. The 320,000-square-foot mall at the Foxwoods Resort Casino will feature 85...

Jena Band plans to hire 270 people for Class II facility (04/20)

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians plans to employ 270 people at its Class II facility in Louisiana, Chief B. Cheryl Smith said. The tribe broke ground on the casino last month. Construction has been...

Pokagon Band hosts job fair as part of casino expansion (04/19)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will host a job fair next month to fill 300 full- and part-time positions at its casino. The tribe is adding a 250-room hotel, an events center and a...

Winnebago Tribe hosts grand opening for hotel at casino (04/13)

The Winnebago Tribe hosted a grand opening for the new hotel at its casino in Iowa. The WinnaVegas Casino features 78 rooms, an indoor pool, a fitness room, a salon and a video and arcade...

North Dakota tribe starts work on $11.7M hotel at casino (04/13)

The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota broke ground on a $11.7 million hotel at its casino. The 122-room hotel at the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge features 100 standard rooms, 20 suites...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe set to build casino hotel (04/12)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe gained final approval to build a hotel at its casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The hotel will be located in front of the Potawatomi Bingo Casino. The land is not held...

Kialegee Tribal Town aims for a summer opening for casino (04/11)

The Kialegee Tribal Town of Oklahoma is aiming for a summer opening for its casino, The Tulsa World reports. The tribe has 12 prefabricated buildings in place for the Red Clay Casino, the paper said....

Karuk Tribe moving toward first casino with NIGC approval (04/10)

The Karuk Tribe of California is getting into the Indian gaming industry. The tribe announced approval from the National Indian Gaming Commission to open a casino. Now comes the hard part, Chairman Russell Attebery said....

Kialegee Tribal Town could open casino by end of the month (04/09)

The Kialegee Tribal Town could open its casino by the end the month, the Associated Press reported, although no confirmation has come from the tribe or its attorneys. The website for the Red Clay Casino...

Tsuu T'ina Nation to add slots and new restaurant to casino (04/04)

The Tsuu T'ina Nation will outline its casino expansion plans at a public meeting before the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission tomorrow. The band plans to to install more slot machines at the Grey Eagle...

Editorial: Long delayed Graton Rancheria casino on the way (04/04)

"In the nine years since the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria first proposed building a casino and resort near Rohnert Park, the plan has been the subject of a failed City Council recall, an attempt...

Pokagon Band to welcome visitors to casino hotel on June 29 (04/03)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will open a new hotel tower at its casino in Michigan on June 29. The nine-story tower at the Four Winds Casino features 250 rooms. It brings the total...

Graton Rancheria quiet on next step for long delayed casino (04/03)

Greg Sarris, the normally outspoken chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California, has been quiet about his tribe's long quest for a casino. The effort took a significant step forward with the...

Ho-Chunk Nation seeks zoning change for casino expansion (03/30)

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin might expand its gaming facility in Madison, WISC-TV reports. The tribe has asked the city to rezone 40 acres around the Ho-Chunk Madison facility. There's speculation of a hotel, a...

Seneca Nation scales back plans for off-reservation casino (03/28)

The Seneca Nation announced plans for a $130 million permanent casino in Buffalo, New York. The 45,000 square-foot Buffalo Creek Casino will feature 800 slot machines, 16 gaming tables, and a 715-car garage. The tribe...

Viejas Band debuts a new bingo hall as part of expansion (03/28)

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians in California debuted a new bingo hall at its casino. The tribe's first bingo hall opened at the Ma Tar Awa RV Park in 1977. Bingo games eventually...

Seneca Nation to unveil plans for permanent Buffalo casino (03/27)

The Seneca Nation is unveiling plans today for a permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. The tribe operates the Buffalo Creek Casino in a temporary building. A permanent facility has been on the back...

Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake on schedule for its casino (03/26)

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake in California will open its first casino at the end of May. “It’s on schedule,” Chairwoman Sherry Treppa told The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat. The 33,000 square-foot Running Creek Casino...

Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake to host job fairs for casino (03/21)

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake in California will be holding two jobs fairs to hire 150 people to work at its new casino. The tribe expects to open the Running Creek Casino around Memorial...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe discusses hotel for casino (03/20)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin plans to set aside 20 percent of the work at its new casino hotel for minority-owned businesses. The tribe plans to spent $150 million on a hotel for...

Jena Band goes to Class II after governor refuses compact (03/14)

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians will begin construction on a Class II facility next week. The tribe has been trying to open a casino for more than a decade. But its plans fell...

Opinion: Pascua Yaqui Tribe to recreate 'Tucson' at casino (03/12)

"Downtown Tucson is relocating to the Pascua Yaqui Reservation. This week Casino del Sol announced the construction of a resort called "Downtown Tucson" 12 miles west of Tucson's actual city center. Pascua Yaqui Tribal Chairman...

Nez Perce Tribe starts construction on $16M casino expansion (03/06)

The Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho broke ground on a $16 million casino expansion project. The tribe is adding 35,000 square-feet to the Clearwater River Casino. The project includes an event center and 200 more...

Northern Arapaho Tribe hosts grand opening for casino hotel (03/05)

The Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming will hold a grand opening ceremony this Friday for its new casino hotel. The Wind River Hotel and Casino features 90 rooms, a gift shop, an exercise area and...

Winnebago Tribe set to welcome patrons to new casino hotel (03/05)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will open the doors to its new casino hotel this month. The hotel at the WinnaVegas Casino features 78 rooms, an indoor pool, a fitness room, a salon and a...

Eastern Shawnee Tribe to add 300 jobs with casino expansion (03/02)

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is adding 300 jobs as part of a $85 million casino expansion. The tribe is increasing the size of the Bordertown Casino and adding a 117-room hotel. Construction costs...

Seminole Tribe to hire over 400 as part of expansion at casino (03/02)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is hiring more than 400 people as part of an expansion of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. The tribe will host a job fair on April...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe presents casino hotel plan (02/28)

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe is moving forward with a hotel at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The tribe presented the $150 million, 382-room hotel to the city's Plan Commission on Monday. The...

Oklahoma tribes expect continued growth of their casinos (02/24)

Oklahoma is home to over 90 casinos and three tribes still expect to see continued growth in the coming years. The Cherokee Nation operates eight gaming facilities. The tribe is building a new one and...

South Carolina says casino boats not within state borders (02/24)

The state of South Carolina is making what appears to be an unusual argument in the Catawba Nation gaming lawsuit. The Gambling Cruise Act of 2005 authorized off-shore casino boats. The tribe believes it's entitled...

Panel to consider Forest County Potawatomi hotel casino (02/24)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe will present its casino hotel plan to the Milwaukee Plan Commission on Monday. The tribe is planning a $150 million, 382-room hotel to cater to patrons of the Potawatomi Bingo...

Oklahoma sees incredible growth in tribal gaming industry (02/22)

The Indian gaming industry in Oklahoma has grown from bingo halls to Class II-only facilities and now the state is home to more casinos than any other in the U.S. The Muscogee Nation and the...

Catawba Nation delays plans for casino on the reservation (02/22)

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina is delaying plans for a casino on its reservation, The Rock Hill Herald reports. The tribe said it was ready to open a gaming facility as early as this...

Tuolumne Band starts construction on new hotel for casino (02/17)

The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in California broke ground on a hotel at the Black Oak Casino. The hotel will feature 150 rooms on three levels. It also includes a conference center and a...

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation marks 20 years of casino (02/16)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Foxwoods Resort Casino on Wednesday. The tribe entered the gaming industry with a bingo hall in 1986. The effort quickly became a...

Law enforcement ready for Catawba Nation gaming facility (02/15)

State and local law enforcement in South Carolina are preparing for an anticipated Catawba Nation. The tribe plans to open some sort of gaming facility on the reservation by February 23, the same day of...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announces $110M casino expansion (02/15)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York has secured $110 million in financing for a gaming expansion project. The financing will pay for the expansion plus pay off existing debt, according to news reports....

Catawba Nation heads to court for casino on the reservation (02/14)

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina is asking a judge for permission to open a temporary casino on the reservation. Last month, the tribe sued the state to clarify its gaming rights. At issue is...

Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on 18th casino in Oklahoma (02/09)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma broke ground last month on a $20 million casino. The 33,800-square-foot Salt Creek Casino will feature about 500 electronic games, table games and a restaurant. It's the tribe's 18th gaming...

Gun Lake Tribe celebrates first anniversary of gaming facility (02/09)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, is celebrating the first anniversary of its casino. The Gun Lake Casino opened to the public on February 10. The...

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe plans to open new casino in April (02/07)

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe of Washington is set to open its new casino in April. The tribe built a new home for the Point Casino. The 52,000 square-foot facility includes more gaming space, twice...

OPB: Warm Springs Tribes ready for opening of new casino (02/03)

"This weekend, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will open its new casino right alongside on Highway 26. The move is intended to bring its existing gaming operations closer to the main highway. But as...

Seminole Tribe welcomes public to $150M casino expansion (02/03)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida unveiled a $150 million expansion of the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday. The facility has doubled in size. The tribe added 700 slot machines, three restaurants, a 2,400-space garage,...

Mohawk group won't close casino deemed illegal by tribe (02/02)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York ordered the closure of an "unauthorized gaming establishment" on the reservation last month but the facility remains open. The tribe said the Three Feathers Casino was not...

Mashantucket Tribe set to announce outlet mall at casino (02/02)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut plans to bring an outlet mall to its casino, The New London Day reports. The tribe will make an announcement on February 15, the 20th anniversary of the...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band holds topping off for casino hotel (02/01)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan held a topping off ceremony on Tuesday for its casino hotel. The tribe is adding a 242-room hotel to the FireKeepers Casino. Construction is expected to...

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe back on with casino expansion (01/31)

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe of Washington is back on track with a casino expansion project. The tribe will spend about $9.5 million to add 5,000-square-feet to the 7 Cedars Casino. The expansion will allow the...

Seneca Nation picks architect for a permanent Buffalo casino (01/26)

The Seneca Nation selected Hnedak Bob Group as the architect for its permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. The tribe operates the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in a temporary building. Plans for a permanent...

Lawyer confident of opening for Kialegee Tribal Town casino (01/26)

The Kialegee Tribal Town of Oklahoma will open a temporary casino in late March or early April, attorney Dennis Whittlesey said. The tribe started work on the Red Clay Casino. Opponents are questioning the legality...

Catawba Nation proposes big gaming facility on reservation (01/26)

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina is planning to open a large gaming facility on the reservation. Plans call for a 220,000 square-foot facility, plus two hotels and retail outlets. Construction would begin next year...

Warm Springs Tribes plan to open new casino on February 4 (01/26)

The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon will open a new casino on February 4. The $13.5 million Indian Head Casino features 500 slot machines and eight blackjack tables. The 40,000-square-foot facility...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe seeks closure of unauthorized casino (01/26)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York ordered the closure of an "unauthorized gaming establishment" on the reservation. The Three Feathers Casino opened last summer. It is not licensed by the tribal gaming commission....

Mississippi Choctaws reopen Phillip M's restaurant at casino (01/25)

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians reopened the Phillip M's restaurant on Tuesday. The restaurant is named for the late chief Phillip Martin. It was renamed after he lost election in 2007 but new Chief...

Kickapoo Tribe wants city to annex site of proposed casino (01/19)

The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking to open another casino. The tribe is planning to build on 59 acres of trust land near Shawnee. The tribe has asked the city to annex the property...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe to operate hotel at casino (01/19)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe will be opening a hotel at its casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The $150 million, 382-room hotel will not be affiliated with a hotel chain. It's the tribe's independent operation,...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe announces casino for hotel (01/18)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe announced plans to build a hotel at its casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The tribe will break ground on the $150 million, 382-room hotel this spring. Construction is expected to...

Navajo Nation celebrates new gaming facility in New Mexico (01/17)

The Navajo Nation celebrated the opening of the Northern Edge Navajo Casino on Monday. The $70 million facility is the tribe's third and is the largest so far. The 86,000-square-foot casino features 750 slot machines,...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe to talk casino development (01/17)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin is holding a press conference at its casino this morning. The tribe plans to make a "major business announcement" at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee. News reports...

Navajo Nation gets ready to open third casino in New Mexico (01/11)

The Navajo Nation will open its third casino on Monday. The Northern Edge Navajo Casino is located in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico. It features 750 slot machines, six poker tables, 10 table games, a restaurant,...