Opinion: Tribal and state governments should get out of casinos (12/22)
Guy C. Clark of Stop Predatory Gambling New Mexico predicts disaster if Pojoaque Pueblo prevails in Class III gaming compact dispute.
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Appeal set in Pojoaque Pueblo Class III gaming compact dispute (12/16)
The state has asserted sovereign immunity and can't be forced to come to the table.
Santa Ysabel Band ordered to shut down online bingo operation (12/16)
A federal judge said the activity on the Desert Rose Bingo site falls into the Class III category.
Rally in support of Menominee Nation off-reservation casino bid (12/15)
The rally takes place on Wednesday at the site of the proposed $800 million casino.
Washington lawmakers put gaming and marijuana on same panel (12/09)
The Washington House Commerce and Gaming Committee will be a part of the next legislative session.
Gun Lake Tribe surpasses $60M mark in shared gaming revenues (12/09)
The tribe hit a major milestone since the opening of its casino in February 2011.
Quapaw Tribe to expand gaming facility into ancestral territory (12/05)
The tribe has secured a favorable land determination from the National Indian Gaming Commission.
BIA allows Viejas Band Class III gaming compact to take effect (12/05)
The new deal eliminates a flat $17.4 million payment to the state and adopts a revenue sharing system based on percentages.
Amended Forest County Potawatomi Tribe compact sent to BIA (12/04)
An answer is due in January 2015, a month before Gov. Scott Walker (R) plans to announce a decision on the Menominee Nation off-reservation casino.
Forest County Potawatomi Tribe wins concession in casino fight (12/03)
The state will compensate the tribe for any losses that occur as a result of a new off-reservation casino.
Buena Vista Rancheria gets good and bad news in casino cases (12/03)
A lawsuit that questioned the tribe's federal status appears to be dead but another one that challenges the tribe's land status remains on the docket.
Supreme Court won't hear Buena Vista Rancheria compact suit (12/01)
An opposition group tried to challenge the tribe's status as a federally recognized tribe.
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe could lose casino's liquor license (11/26)
The state has refused to renew the license because the tribe won't collect a tax on sales to non-Indians.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation to meet over liquor sales at casino (11/26)
The tribe says its gaming facility doesn't have to comply with a county ban on Sunday liquor sales.
Gaming compacts on agenda for 2015 session in New Mexico (11/25)
Existing compacts with five tribes expire in June 2015 and two more tribes are seeking agreements for the first time.
Editorial: Poarch Creeks control their own destiny with gaming (11/24)
Tribal leaders are no longer 'begging' the state to enter into Class III gaming compact negotiations.
Editorial: Renew Class III gaming compact with Seminole Tribe (11/24)
Newspaper cites benefits of Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe.
Oklahoma reports drop in gaming exclusivity fees from tribes (11/21)
For the first time since 2004, tribes shared fewer revenues with the state.
BIA publishes notice of Karuk Tribe Class III gaming compact (11/21)
The deal was allowed to go into effect but only to the extent its provisions are consistent with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Cherokee Nation highlights benefits of growing casino industry (11/18)
The state has seen dramatic growth since voters authorized Class III gaming in 2004.
Meeting planned for potential third tribal casino in Connecticut (11/18)
A bill could be introduced in the next legislative session to authorize a joint facility.
Opponents still trying to shut down Graton Rancheria's casino (11/18)
An opposition group has lost twice but is hoping to revive its case before the California Supreme Court.
Saginaw Chippewa Tribe shares nearly $2.9M in casino revenue (11/17)
Distributions will be made at a ceremony on Thursday.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation in arbitration over alcohol at casino (11/17)
The tribe doesn't believe it falls under a ban on Sunday sales in Pottawatomie County.
Poarch Creeks waiting on state to start Class III gaming talks (11/14)
The tribe's vice chairman said a formal request must come from the governor's office.
Oklahoma tribes share $900M in gaming revenues with state (11/14)
The Cherokee Nation will hold a ceremony on Monday to mark 10 years of Class III gaming.
Karuk Tribe enters arbitration for county gaming agreement (11/12)
The tribe blamed the county for holding up an agreement to address the impacts of a $35 million casino.
Tribal casino market in Oklahoma goes from $501M to $3.7B (11/12)
In just a decade, the state has become home to more Indian gaming facilities than any other in the nation.
Supreme Court ruling bodes well for tribes in gaming cases (11/11)
The decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community is having positive effects throughout Indian Country.
10th Circuit rules for Kialegee Tribal Town in casino dispute (11/10)
The decision relies on Michigan v. Bay Mills, an Indian gaming case that went before the U.S. Supreme Court.
North Fork Rancheria won't give up casino plans despite vote (11/06)
Chairwoman Elaine Bethel-Fink said the Class II gaming or Class III gaming procedures are options.
Governor to return to casino compact talks with Seminole Tribe (11/05)
The tribe has reportedly offered to share more revenues in exchange for regional exclusivity.
South Dakota voters support initiative for more Class III games (11/05)
The prospect of additional games fueled support for Amendment Q in Indian Country.
Voters reject North Fork Rancheria off-reservation gaming deal (11/05)
The tribe has said it will develop its 305-acre trust property no matter what voters say.
Arizona tribes send another $24.1M in casino revenue to state (11/03)
The amount is slightly higher than the amount shared during the same quarter in 2013.
Tribes in South Dakota would benefit from gaming referendum (10/30)
Tribes can currently offer slot machines and limited card games.
Pechanga Band chair featured in ads against North Fork casino (10/29)
The Sacramento Bee calls the ad 'Mostly misleading' due to questionable claims made by Chairman Marc Macarro.
Rivals raise $14M to stop North Fork off-reservation casino deal (10/27)
Voters are being asked to weigh in on the tribe's Class III gaming compact.
Feinstein opposes North Fork Rancheria off-reservation casino (10/24)
The California Democrat has spread inaccurate information about the tribal casino industry in California.
Navajo Nation challenges lawsuit over death of casino patron (10/23)
Lara Sanders, a tribal member, was killed on February 8, 2011, as she was walking home from the Fire Rock Casino in New Mexico.
Law Article: Judge restricts BIA authority in Class III dispute (10/23)
Attorneys discuss court decision that prevents the Bureau of Indian Affairs from issuing Class III gaming procedures for Pojoaque Pueblo.
North Fork Rancheria blames rival tribes for holding up compact (10/22)
The tribe still plans to build a gaming facility on its trust land regardless of what voters say at the polls.
Ballot proposal authorizes more Class III games in South Dakota (10/22)
Constitutional Amendment Q opens the door to roulette, keno and craps and tribal casinos and non-Indian facilities in Deadwood.
Poarch Creeks won't confirm or deny talks for gaming compact (10/21)
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley (R) said he's open to an agreement and his Democratic opponent wants one too.
Judge won't let BIA proceed with compact for Pojoaque Pueblo (10/20)
The decision, however, leaves the door open for the federal government, as the tribe's trustee, to sue the state.
Oglala Sioux Tribe might open third casino under new compact (10/17)
President Bryan Brewer said the casino could be located on the northern part of the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Alabama governor shifts stance on compact for Poarch Creeks (10/16)
The tribe has repeatedly asked the state to negotiate but no governor has ever come to the table.
Cheat Sheet: Off-reservation casino on ballot in Proposition 48 (10/15)
An off-reservation casino for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians faces voters next month.
Oglala Sioux Tribe to install more slot machines with compact (10/13)
The new deal authorizes up to 750 slot machines at the tribe's two casinos.
Northern Arapaho Tribe plans expansion of gaming enterprise (10/13)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved Class III gaming procedures that will remain in effect until 2040.
Wiyot Tribe campaigns for 'yes' vote on gaming referendum (10/10)
The tribe will get a share of revenues from an off-reservation casino operated by the North Fork Rancheria.
Massachusetts voters asked to repeal gaming expansion law (10/09)
A repeal could affect the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, whose casino remains under review at the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Rival tribe donates another $5.4M to block North Fork casino (10/09)
The Table Mountain Rancheria has now spent more than $8 million in hopes of stopping the new casino.
Rival tribes raise $8.9M to defeat North Fork Rancheria casino (10/08)
The Table Mountain Rancheria, the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. the United Auburn Indian Community are turning to voters to block the new casino.
CPR: North Fork Rancheria off-reservation casino faces voter test (10/06)
Voter will consider whether the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians can build an off-reservation casino when they go to the polls next month.
Tribe against tribe in off-reservation casino dispute in California (10/03)
Three tribes are funding the campaign against the North Fork Rancheria's proposed casino.
Candidate wants to negotiate casino compact with Poarch Band (10/03)
Parker Griffith, the Democratic nominee for governor, says the tribe has gone a great job with its gaming enterprise.
Report places economic impact of US gaming industry at $240B (10/01)
Tribal facilities play an important role in shaping the U.S. gaming industry through jobs, revenues, direct and indirect spending as well as payroll and other taxes.
Editorial: Florida shouldn't take a gamble with casino expansion (09/30)
Newspaper warns against expanding a Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe:
American Gaming Association includes tribes in economic report (09/30)
Gaming facilities paid $38 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2013, according to the new report.
Documents show Seminole Tribe was close to new gaming deal (09/29)
The compact was never presented to state lawmakers because Republican leaders weren't sure how it would have been received.
Viejas Band signs agreement with county for casino expansion (09/25)
The tribe will pay $150,000 to San Diego County to address the impacts of the project.
Another tribe joins fight against North Fork Rancheria compact (09/23)
The United Auburn Indian Community donated $100,000 to help defeat the North Fork Rancheria's off-reservation casino.
Coeur d'Alene Tribe can't offer poker games pending appeal (09/22)
The tribe is taking its case to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals after a judge ordered a halt to the games.
Forest County Potawatomi Tribe won't share casino revenue (09/22)
The tribe is concerned Gov. Scott Walker (R) might approve an off-reservation casino for the Menominee Nation.
Editorial: Poarch Creek gaming deal deserves consideration (09/22)
Newspaper calls on Gov. Robert Bentley (R) to explore a Class III gaming compactwith the Poarch Band of Creek Indians:
9th Circuit poses tough questions in Big Lagoon casino case (09/18)
The judges criticized the state for waiting more than a decade to challenge the status of land placed in trust for the tribe in 1994.
North Fork Rancheria banks on voter approval of casino deal (09/18)
Tribe's decade-long quest could come to an end on election day in November.
9th Circuit takes up Big Lagoon Rancheria gaming land dispute (09/17)
Tribes across the nation are closely watching the case out of fear it will lead to more litigation over trust land acquisitions that were finalized years ago.
Poarch Creeks still open to Class III gaming compact discussion (09/15)
But no one knows how much Class III revenue the tribe could pull in, and how much the state might get under a revenue sharing arrangement.
Maryann McGovran: Vote for North Fork Rancheria's gaming deal (09/15)
Maryann McGovran, the vice chairwoman of the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, urges voters to support Proposition 48 and ratify the tribe's Class III gaming compact.
Judge won't issue injunction in Pojoaque Pueblo compact dispute (09/12)
The state of New Mexico is trying to prevent the Obama administration from issuing Class III gaming procedures for the tribe.
Forest County Potawatomi Tribe and state in compact arbitration (09/11)
The tribe has suspended revenue sharing payments out of concern Walker will approve an off-reservation casino for the Menominee Nation.
Blog: Many interests at stake for expansion of gaming in Florida (09/10)
Tribes, racetracks and big gaming developers all have a stake in the outcome of discussions to expand gaming in Florida.
Editorial: Limit gaming to Seminole Tribe for exchange of revenue (09/08)
Newspaper urges Gov. Rick Scott (R) to negotiate a Class III gaming compact that ensures exclusivity for the Seminole Tribe for a cut of the revenues.
Coeur d'Alene Tribe seeks emergency appeal in poker game case (09/08)
The tribe started offering Texas hold 'em games at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort in May.
Ho-Chunk Nation remains opposed to rival casinos within territory (09/04)
The proposed Menominee Nation off-reservation casino falls within Ho-Chunk territory, according to President Jon Greendeer.
Rival tribes outspend North Fork Rancheria on gaming referendum (09/04)
The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians is facing an uphill battle as voters in California are being asked to repeal the tribe's Class III gaming compact.
Viejas Band looking to expand casino after reaching new compact (09/02)
Plans call for a six-story hotel with 128 rooms, basically doubling the number of existing rooms at the facility.
Seminole Tribe on track to see gaming revenues increase to $2.1B (09/01)
Under the Class III gaming compact, the tribe is projected to share $256.8 million for the current year.
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe won't be sharing gaming revenues this quarter (09/01)
This is the third quarter in the last year that no payment was made due to fluctuating revenues at the casino.
State questions Forest County Powatatomi Tribe's slot machines (08/29)
The state and the tribe have entered some rocky territory as a result of the Menominee Nation off-reservation casino proposal.
Editorial: Forest County Potawatomi Tribe ups ante in casino feud (08/29)
Newspaper says proposed Menominee Nation $810 million off-reservation casino in Kenosha comes at the expense of the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe:
Forest County Potawatomi Tribe cuts gaming payment to state (08/27)
The proposed Menominee Nation off-reservation casino is already having a negative effect on the state's budget.
Editorial: Vote on Enterprise Rancheria Class III gaming compact (08/25)
California newspaper urges lawmakers to consider a Class III gaming compact for the Enterprise Rancheria rather than let the matter be resolved in federal court.
Seneca Nation shared $13.9M in casino revenue with community (08/22)
The money went to six counties and two cities, according to the New York Office of the State Comptroller.
Enterprise Rancheria sues state over delayed Class III compact (08/21)
The tribe blames the California Legislature for failing to approve the agreement or suggest modifications.
Enterprise Rancheria awaits action on Class III gaming compact (08/20)
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed the compact two years ago this month but opposition from tribes with existing casinos has prevented it from moving forward.
Lawmakers approve Class III gaming compact with Karuk Tribe (08/20)
The Karuk Tribe is one step closer to a casino in northern California.
Court won't allow former casino workers to sue Morongo Band (08/19)
Three former security employees are unable to pierce the bounds of tribal sovereign immunity.
Alabama governor cool to idea of Poarch Creek casino compact (08/18)
The tribe has been trying to negotiate a deal for at least 20 years.
Karuk Tribe clears first hurdle with vote on Class III gaming deal (08/15)
The California Senate voted 28-4 to ratify the compact.
Pokagon Band sends fewer casino revenues to community fund (08/14)
The Pokagon Fund could run out of money a year from now so changes are being made to the grant process.
Viejas Band signs compact with new revenue sharing provisions (08/14)
The tribe is moving to a percentage-based revenue sharing system under the new deal.
Karuk Tribe awaits movement on measure to ratify gaming deal (08/12)
The tribe plans to build a 36,497 square-foot casino with 500 gaming machines.
Grand Traverse Band shares gaming revenues with community (08/12)
Revenue sharing amounts have dropped steadily in the last couple of years.
Opinion: State never ceded jurisdiction over Graton gaming site (08/12)
Mike Healy of Stop the Casino 101 Coalition explains why his group is suing the state of California over a Class III gaming compact with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.
Analysis: Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes in limbo for online gaming (08/11)
New leadership of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma pulled the plug on an Internet poker site but writer wonders whether it should be resurrected.
Column: State foolish not to negotiate Poarch Creek compact (08/11)
Columnist wonders why Alabama won't enter into a Class III gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
New Mexico sues to stop Class III decision for Pojoaque Pueblo (08/08)
Lawsuit claims the Bureau of Indian Affairs can't authorize Class III gaming for the tribe.
Arizona tribes reach $1B milestone in gaming revenue sharing (08/08)
Revenues go to education, emergency and trauma services, local governments and other programs.
Tribes in Arizona surpass $1B mark in casino revenue sharing (08/04)
Under their Class III gaming compacts, tribes share between 1 percent and 8 percent of revenues.
Seminole Tribe failed to reach new Class III gaming compact (08/04)
Talks are likely to resume after the November election.
George Rivera: Pojoaque Pueblo contributes to state with casino (08/01)
Gov. George River of Pojoaque Pueblo responds to criticism over the tribe's proposed Class III gaming compact.
Editorial: Proposed Pojoaque Pueblo compact hurts New Mexico (07/29)
Newspaper opposes Class III gaming compact being proposed by Pojoaque Pueblo.
Editorial: State must negotiate compact with Pojoaque Pueblo (07/28)
Federal authorities should reject Pojoaque’s current proposal out of hand so serious discussions can begin.
Pojoaque Pueblo defends provisions in proposed gaming deal (07/25)
Gov. George Rivera said the casino market in New Mexico has 'flattened out.'
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe concerned about potential gaming site (07/24)
The tribe was promised regional exclusivity in exchange for sharing revenues with the state.
Pojoaque Pueblo wants to take state out of casino operations (07/24)
The proposal ends revenue sharing, lowers the gambling age to 18 and authorizes liquor on the gaming floor.
Audio: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on gaming (07/23)
The hearing focused on federal oversight, tribal benefits and a controversial off-reservation casino in Arizona.
Class III compact for Swinomish Tribe lowers legal age to 18 (07/23)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved an amendment to the tribe's existing agreement.
Native Sun News: Oglala Sioux Tribe in compact negotiations (07/11)
The Oglala Sioux Tribe is currently in negotiations with the state of South Dakota on its current gaming compact and may move to expand its gaming operations.
Oneida Nation celebrates 20th birthday of main gaming facility (07/10)
Tribe just completed a $28 million expansion of the casino.
Lawmaker doesn't believe repeal of gaming law ends tribal plans (07/08)
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe are pursuing casinos.
Rival tribes blast casino land ruling for Tohono O'odham Nation (07/04)
The Gila River Indian Community and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community hope Congress will stop the project.
Oglala Sioux Tribe in negotiations for Class III gaming compact (07/04)
Current agreement limits the tribe to 250 slot machines.
Anti-gaming group believes repeal kills plans for tribal casinos (07/04)
Two Wampanoag tribes are trying to open casinos in their home state.
Proposition 48 on California ballot repeals North Fork compact (07/01)
Rival tribes contributed nearly $3 million to a group that's fighting the casino.
Enterprise Rancheria waiting for action on off-reservation casino (06/30)
Despite clearing major hurdles, the project remains in limbo due to opposition from tribes with existing casinos.
Dennis Whittlesey: Pueblo compact process raises legal doubts (06/27)
Attorney Dennis Whittlesey explores whether the Bureau of Indian Affairs can issue Class III gaming procedures for Pojoaque Pueblo.
Anti-casino group releases poll on expanded gaming in Florida (06/26)
Survey didn't ask any direct questions about tribal gaming.
Ho-Chunk Nation to appeal decision over electronic poker game (06/26)
Tribe says disputed machine falls into the Class II category, outside of state control.
Coeur d'Alene Tribe open to arbitration for disputed poker game (06/25)
Tribe continues to offer poker games at its casino in Idaho.
Tribes in Massachusetts keeping an eye on repeal of gaming law (06/25)
Plans for tribal casinos will be affected by referendum on the November ballot.
Massachusetts court allows referendum on casino law repeal (06/24)
Voters in Massachusetts will get their say on the state's gaming law this November.
Coeur d'Alene Tribe blames Idaho for violating casino compact (06/24)
Federal judge determines state jumped the gun by filing lawsuit.
Judge won't stop Coeur d'Alene Tribe from offering poker game (06/23)
State of Idaho might be forced to withdraw its lawsuit and proceed to binding arbitration.
Sault Tribe faces opposition to off-reservation gaming projects (06/23)
Opponents include the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe.
Pojoaque Pueblo moves ahead with Class III gaming procedures (06/20)
Officials in Washington, D.C., will consider the tribe's request.
County puts advisory vote on Karuk Tribe's casino on the ballot (06/19)
Outcome of November advisory vote could affect negotiations for an intergovernmental agreement.
Graton Rancheria welcomes union election for casino employees (06/18)
Unions were included in the tribe's Class III gaming compact.
State seeks closure of Paskenta Band casino amid internal feud (06/18)
Rival factions of tribe welcome lawsuit in hopes of resolving ongoing dispute.
Gun Lake Tribe shares $7.8M in casino revenue with community (06/17)
Tribe has shared $52.2 million since the casino opened in February 2011.
Judge tells Ho-Chunk Nation to stop offering electronic poker (06/13)
Tribe must remove the games despite NIGC opinion stating they fall into Class II category.
9th Circuit to reconsider Big Lagoon Rancheria gaming dispute (06/12)
A panel of 11 judges will rehear the case that tribes across the nation are watching.
Karuk Tribe continues gaming discussion with local community (06/12)
The tribe had hoped to break ground this summer but negotiations appear to be moving slowly.
Michigan tribes question Sault Tribe off-reservation casino plan (06/11)
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe say off-reservation casinos violate the Class III gaming compact.
Bill introduced to ratify Enterprise Rancheria gaming compact (06/02)
Project has drawn opposition from tribes with existing casinos.
Saginaw Chippewa Tribe distributes $1.98M in casino revenue (05/28)
Revenue sharing payments are made twice a year under tribal-state compact.
Report examines shortfalls in tribal revenue sharing in California (05/20)
The Special Distribution Fund is due to run out of money by the end of 2015.
Column: Pueblo contributions linked to Navajo compact dispute (05/19)
Laguna Development Corp., which manages casinos for Laguna Pueblo, ranked among the top 10 political donors last year.
Seminole Tribe announces $100M in gaming upgrade projects (05/12)
The Seminole Tribe of Florida plans to spend $100 million this year upgrading its gaming properties.
Seminole Tribe celebrates 10th anniversary of Hard Rock casino (05/09)
The Seminole Tribe is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Cowlitz Tribe gains state approval for Class III gaming compact (05/09)
The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington is one step closer to joining the Indian gaming industry.
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe affected by 'fluctuations' in gaming revenues (05/09)
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana acknowledged that it failed to make a recent revenue sharing payment.
Column: Gaming interests spent big and got nothing in Florida (05/08)
Columnist says gaming interests spent a lot of money on lobbying and politicians in Florida only to get nothing in return.
Oneida Nation sends first gaming revenue payment to New York (05/07)
The Oneida Nation sent its first gaming revenue payment of $3.96 million million to New York.
Arizona tribes share another $24M in casino revenue with state (05/07)
Tribes shared $24 million in casino revenue for the quarter that ended March 13, the Arizona Department of Gaming reported.
Cowlitz Tribe faces commission vote on Class III gaming deal (05/06)
The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington faces a vote this week on its Class III gaming compact.
Idaho files suit against Coeur d'Alene Tribe to stop poker games (05/05)
The state of Idaho sued the Coeur d'Alene Tribe on Friday in hopes of stopping poker games.
Cowlitz Tribe pushes for approval of Class III gaming compact (05/05)
The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington is presenting its Class III gaming compact at a series of public hearings.
Democrats threaten to block Seminole Tribe's gaming compact (05/02)
Democratic lawmakers in Florida are once again threatening to block a Class III gaming compact for the Seminole Tribe.
Lawmakers seeking details on Seminole Tribe's casino compact (04/29)
Florida lawmakers are in the dark about Class III gaming compact negotiations with the Seminole Tribe.
Q&A with Thomas Beauty on Arizona Indian Gaming Association (04/29)
Indian Country Today interviews Thomas Beauty, the vice president of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association, about the tribal casino industry.
New Mexico tribes see slight drop in slot machine revenues (04/28)
Slot machine revenues at tribal casinos in New Mexico fell 0.1 percent last year, The Albuquerque Journal reports.
Seminole Tribe reportedly close to new Class III casino deal (04/28)
The Seminole Tribe and Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) are reportedly close to announcing a new Class III gaming compact.
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe set to resume gaming revenue payments (04/25)
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe will resume gaming revenue sharing payments in Louisiana.
Sen. Flake opposes Tohono O'odham Nation gaming proposal (04/25)
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) said he opposes the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino.
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe expected to miss second gaming payment (04/24)
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe is expected to miss a second gaming revenue sharing payment in Louisiana.
Arizona tribes close to $1B mark in gaming revenue sharing (04/18)
Gaming tribes in Arizona expect to hit the $1 billion mark in revenue sharing this summer.
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe reportedly operating casino at net loss (04/18)
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana appears to have hit hard times at its casino.
Opinion: Poarch Creeks qualify for Class III gaming in Florida (04/17)
James Dorris explains why the the Poarch Band of Creek Indians qualifies for gaming in Florida.
Mescalero Apache Tribe completes refinancing of casino debt (04/16)
The Mescalero Apache Tribe of New Mexico refinanced about $260 million in gaming debt.
Seminole Tribe faces $9.9M negligence claim over fall at casino (04/15)
A former professional baseball player has filed a $9.9 million negligence claim against the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Seminole Tribe could share more revenue with new casino pact (04/14)
The Seminole Tribe could share more revenues with the state of Florida as part of a new Class III gaming compact.
Column: Expansion of gaming in Florida hinges on 2014 election (04/11)
Sunshine State News columnist predicts Florida lawmakers will move to expand non-Indian gaming if Charlie Crist defeats Rick Scott in the November election:
South Dakota tribes looking for ways to grow gaming operations (04/11)
South Dakota tribes are seeing a growth in gaming revenue, according to Casino City's Indian Gaming Report.
Poarch Creeks seek Class III casino just across border in Florida (04/09)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama is seeking to open a casino just across the border in Florida.
Cowlitz Tribe reaches Class III gaming compact with Washington (04/09)
The Cowlitz Tribe and the state of Washington have reached a tentative Class III gaming compact.
Column: Why tribal casinos don't offer roulette or craps games (04/08)
Clay Thompson explains why Arizona tribes don't offer roulette or craps at their gaming facilities.
BIA approves amendment to Lummi Nation Class III casino deal (04/08)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved an amendment to the Class III gaming compact between the Lummi Nation and the state of Washington.
Seminole Tribe continues negotiations for Class III gaming deal (04/08)
The Seminole Tribe and Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) continued negotiations for a Class III gaming compact.
Poarch Band of Creek Indians requests casino compact in Florida (04/08)
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is asking Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) to negotiate a Class III gaming compact.
Lawmakers drop efforts to expand non-Indian gaming in Florida (04/04)
Efforts to expand non-Indian gaming in Florida appear to be dead for the year.
Florida Democrats vow to block Seminole Tribe gaming compact (03/28)
Democrats in Florida say they will block a Class III gaming compact for the Seminole Tribe unless non-Indian facilities get to expand.
Mohegan Tribe wants casino host to receive more gaming funds (03/25)
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut says the town that hosts its casino should received a bigger share of gaming revenues.
Lawmakers wait on gaming compact talks with Seminole Tribe (03/21)
Lawmakers in Florida are waiting on the outcome of Class III gaming compact talks between Gov. Rick Scott (R) and the Seminole Tribe.
Governor worried about Seminole Tribe compact negotiations (03/20)
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) is worried that gaming expansion talks might affect compact negotiations with the Seminole Tribe.
New Mexico tribes ask governor to discuss gaming compacts (03/17)
Two tribes are asking New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez (R) to negotiate Class III gaming compacts.
Connecticut tribes report slot machine revenues for February (03/14)
Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes reported slot machine revenue for the month of February 2014.
Siletz Tribes share $78K in gaming revenues with community (03/13)
The Confederate Tribes of Siletz Indians shared about $78,000 in gaming funds with charities in Oregon.
Column: Seminole Tribe sticks to its word on gaming in Florida (03/13)
Columnist wonders whether it's wise to expand gaming beyond what's already offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and racinos.
Navajo Nation casino puts dent in non-Indian racino revenues (03/12)
A non-Indian racino in New Mexico has taken a huge hit due to its proximity to a Navajo Nation casino.
Seminole Tribe hopeful for Class III gaming compact this year (03/12)
The Seminole Tribe of Florida hopes to renew its Class III gaming compact by the end of the year, a top gaming executive said.
North Fork Rancheria sues to block referendum on casino deal (03/12)
The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California filed suit to block a referendum on its Class III gaming compact.
Oneida Nation announces start of revenue sharing from casino (03/12)
The Oneida Nation will start sharing slot machine revenues with the state of New York on April 1.
Editorial: Future of tribal gaming in New Mexico rests with DOI (03/11)
Newspaper says the future of the tribal gaming industry in New Mexico could be decided by the Interior Department.
Audit finds problems with handling of tribal gaming revenues (03/07)
The California State Auditor released a report into the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund.
Pojoaque Pueblo seeks Class III gaming procedures from BIA (03/07)
Pojoaque Pueblo will ask the Bureau of Indian Affairs to approve Class III gaming procedures.
Karuk Tribe urges residents to support casino at public meeting (03/06)
The Karuk Tribe says its gaming facility will create 300 jobs in Siskiyou County, California.
Mohegan Tribe calls on state to ban Internet sweepstakes cafes (03/05)
The Mohegan Tribe called on lawmakers in Connecticut to ban Internet sweepstakes cafes.
Navajo Nation weighs next step for New Mexico gaming compact (03/05)
The Navajo Nation has a year and three months to negotiate a new Class III gaming compact with the state of New Mexico.
Seminole Tribe opens casino compact negotiations with governor (03/05)
The Seminole Tribe and Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) are in negotiations for a new Class III gaming compact.
County to hold public meeting about Karuk Tribe casino proposal (03/03)
The board of supervisors in Siskiyou County, California, will hold a public meeting tomorrow about the casino proposed by the Karuk Tribe.
Slot facility won't affect Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's compact (02/28)
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission awarded the state's sole license for a slot machine facility but it won't affect the Class III gaming compact with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
Column: Mistrust building in New Mexico over gaming compacts (02/26)
Columnist says the rejection of a Class III gaming compact for the Navajo Nation points to bigger problems for all tribes in New Mexico.
New York governor hasn't discussed casino with Seneca Nation (02/21)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said he hasn't discussed a casino with the Seneca Nation.
New Mexico Senate rejects Navajo Nation Class III gaming deal (02/20)
The New Mexico Senate voted 31-10 against a Class III gaming compact for the Navajo Nation.
New Mexico House passes Navajo Nation Class III gaming deal (02/19)
The New Mexico House voted 36-30 on Tuesday to approve a Class III gaming compact for the Navajo Nation.
Firm says it put $40M in Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes gaming site (02/18)
A company that has been working with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma says it put $40 million into an Internet gaming site.
Column: Seminole Tribe a 'wild card' in Florida's gaming debate (02/18)
Columnist examines how the Seminole Tribe will influence the future of gambling in Florida.
Florida governor eyes casino compact talks with Seminole Tribe (02/17)
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) plans to renew a Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe, a spokesperson said.
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes kill plans for Internet gaming site (02/17)
It looks like the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma are getting out of the Internet gaming business for now.
Harrison Tsosie: Navajo Nation's compact holds tribe liable (02/12)
Harrison Tsosie, the attorney general for the Navajo Nation, explains liability provisions in the tribe's Class III gaming compact.
Mohegan Tribe fires back at rival for Massachusetts casino (02/11)
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is firing back at a rival for a commercial casino in Massachusetts.
Opinion: Navajo Nation gaming deal puts burden on victims (02/10)
Kristina Bogardus, the president of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, questions the Navajo Nation Class III gaming compact.
BIA publishes notice of Crow Tribe Class III gaming compact (02/07)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published notice of a Class III gaming compact between the Crow Tribe and the state of Montana.
California county to distribute nearly $270K in gaming funds (02/07)
The Tulare County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee in California will be distributin $268,177 in gaming revenues.
Editorial: Navajo Nation must grow economy beyond gaming (02/07)
The Navajo Nation must encourage the growth of small businesses on the reservation.
New Mexico committee passes Navajo Nation casino compact (02/06)
The New Mexico Legislature's Committee on Compacts vote 12-4 on Wednesday to advance a Class III gaming compact for the Navajo Nation.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe awaits land-into-trust at casino (02/05)
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe needs to clear a big hurdle before opening a casino in southeastern Massachusetts
Lawmakers debate more Class III games for Seminole Tribe (02/05)
Republican lawmakers are open to an expansion of Class III gaming for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Oklahoma backs Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes in compact case (02/04)
The state of Oklahoma is supporting the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in a dispute over a Class III gaming compact that authorizes Internet wagering.
Navajo Nation insists on five casinos in New Mexico compact (02/04)
The Navajo Nation is insisting on five casinos in a Class III gaming compact with the state of New Mexico.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe hails gaming compact approval (02/04)
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe welcomed official approval of its Class III gaming compact with the state of Massachusetts.
Non-Indian billionaire complains about Wampanoag compact (02/03)
Billionaire gaming mogul Steve Wynn is once again complaining about revenue sharing provisions being afforded to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts.
Lawmakers ask Navajo Nation to renegotiate casino compact (02/03)
The Navajo Nation is once again being asked to renegotiate a Class III gaming compact with the state of New Mexico.
BIA publishes notice of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe compact (01/31)
The Class III gaming compact for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will go into effect on Monday.
Arizona tribes see increase in gaming contributions to state (01/31)
The Arizona Department of Gaming is reporting an increase in tribal gaming contributions.
Navajo Nation's Class III gaming compact up for discussion (01/31)
The New Mexico Legislature's Committee on Compacts will meet this afternoon to discuss a Class III gaming compact for the Navajo Nation.
WUSF: Gaming overhaul looks less likely this year in Florida (01/30)
Florida lawmakers don't think they will be taking up an expansion of non-Indian gaming this year.
Non-Indian billionaire eyes tax cut on Massachusetts casino (01/30)
After accusing the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut of trying to avoid taxes for its proposed commercial casino in Massachusetts, billionaire gaming mogul Steve Wynn is seeking a tax cut of his own.
9th Circuit kills lawsuit over Buena Vista Rancheria compact (01/30)
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit that challenges a Class III gaming compact for the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians in California.
Ben Shelly: Navajo Nation pursues a path to self-sufficiency (01/27)
Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly and LoRenzo Bates, a delegate to the Navajo Nation Council, defend the tribe's Class III gaming compact in New Mexico.
New Mexico tribes oppose Navajo Nation gaming compact (01/23)
Five New Mexico tribes called on state lawmakers to reject a Class III gaming compact for the Navajo Nation at a hearing on Wednesday.
Katherine Gorospe: Navajo Nation compact threatens tribes (01/23)
Katherine Gorospe of the Laguna Development Corporation says the Navajo Nation Class III gaming compact will hurt other tribes.
Navajo Nation submits new version of Class III casino pact (01/22)
The Navajo Nation and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez (R) submitted a new Class III gaming compact to state lawmakers.
9th Circuit bars Big Lagoon Rancheria from pursuing casino (01/21)
The Big Lagoon Rancheria cannot pursue a casino on recently acquired trust land, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today in a potentially devastating case for Indian Country.
BIA publishes notices for recent Class III gaming compacts (01/21)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published notices in the Federal Register of four Class III gaming compacts.
Arizona tribes share $940M in gaming revenues with state (01/21)
Tribes in Arizona have shared $940 million in gaming revenues with the state since 2002.
Column: No deal with Connecticut tribes for Keno games (01/16)
Columnist wonders whether the state of Connecticut has reached a deal with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe over Keno games.
Connecticut tribes report decline in slot machine revenue (01/16)
Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes saw declines in slot machine revenue for the month of December 2013.
9th Circuit hears Buena Vista Rancheria compact dispute (01/15)
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing arguments this morning in a lawsuit that challenges a Class III gaming compact for the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians in California.
BIA took issue with Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe compact (01/14)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is warning the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the state of Massachusetts not to violate the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Navajo Nation reopens talks on Class III gaming compact (01/13)
The Navajo Nation and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez (R) have reopened Class III gaming compact negotiations.
North Fork Rancheria faces statewide referendum on casino (01/10)
The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians faces a big test later this year when voters in California go to the polls to weigh in on the tribe's off-reservation casino.
Spots open on California county's tribal gaming committee (01/09)
The Tulare County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee in California is seeking applicants for three vacancies.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe sees progress on casino project (01/06)
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is hoping to break ground later this year on its long-planned casino.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe wins approval of casino compact (01/03)
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe appears to have won approval of its Class III gaming compact with the state of Massachusetts.
Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes sue BIA over Class III gaming deal (01/02)
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma are suing the Bureau of Indian Affairs for rejecting a Class III gaming compact.
Pojoaque Pueblo sues New Mexico for gaming compact talks (01/02)
Pojoaque Pueblo is accusing the state of New Mexico of bad faith Class III gaming compact negotiations.
Navajo Nation renews bid for gaming compact in New Mexico (01/02)
The Navajo Nation will push for approval of a new Class III gaming compact with the state of New Mexico.
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