NIGC proposes to classify one-touch bingo as Class II game

NIGC proposes to classify one-touch bingo as Class II game (June 21, 2013)

The National Indian Gaming Commission is proposing to classify one-touch bingo as a Class II game, according to a forthcoming Federal Register notice. The Bush administration in June 2008 rejected a gaming ordinance submitted by the Metlakatla Indian Community of...

Gila River Indian Community set to open $135M casino in July

Gila River Indian Community set to open $135M casino in July (June 21, 2013)

The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona will open a new $135 million casino on July 2. The Vee Quiva Casino features a 70,000-square-foot gaming floor with 950 slot machines, a 500-seat bingo hall and numerous table games. There's also...

Session extended for vote on non-Indian gaming in New York

Session extended for vote on non-Indian gaming in New York (June 21, 2013)

The New York Legislature extended its session an additional day in order to vote on a bill that puts a non-Indian gaming referendum on the November ballot. The proposal authorizes four casinos, including two in the Catskills region, according to...

WBFO: Seneca Nation gaming revenues going to communities

WBFO: Seneca Nation gaming revenues going to communities (June 21, 2013)

Seneca Nation President Barry Snyder Sr. and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announce gaming agreement in Niagara Falls. June 13, 2013. Photo Governor's Office An end to a gaming dispute between the Seneca Nation and the state of New...