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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe remains optimistic for gaming bid (12/24)
The Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar has thrown a wrench into the process.
Fond du Lac Band wins ruling affecting land adjacent to casino (12/24)
The tribe wants a one-acre site placed in trust in order to create a buffer zone around the casino.
10th Circuit refuses to rehear Kialegee Tribal Town gaming case (12/23)
The tribe and its leaders are protected from the state's lawsuit due to sovereign immunity.
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.
Bill to stop Tohono O'odham Nation casino fails to clear Congress (12/22)
Republican control of the Senate could improve the chances for a new version of the bill.
Opponents of Cowlitz Tribe plan appeal of gaming land decision (12/19)
The Grande Ronde Tribes fear competition will hurt their existing casino.
Factions of Cayuga Nation in court over Class II gaming facility (12/18)
Rivals of Clint Halftown say he no longer represents the tribe and they want the case dismissed.
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.
Supreme Court rejects suit over Yavapai-Apache casino contract (12/16)
The tribe will remain protected by sovereign immunity in a dispute with an outside company.
Cowlitz Tribe wins decision on casino land-into-trust application (12/15)
The tribe has been pushing for the casino for over a decade.
Non-Indian man disputes law protecting Gun Lake Tribe's casino (12/10)
A non-Indian man who lives three miles from the casino has made it clear he wants a monetary settlement from the tribe.
Mashantucket Tribe hired convicted council member at casino (12/08)
Steven Thomas was hired for the job after he pleaded guilty and remains there even though he is under a banishment order.
Judge removes Sault Tribe from off-reservation gaming lawsuit (12/08)
The state plans to pursue individual tribal officials due to the sovereign immunity of the tribe itself.
Federal government sues Santa Ysabel Band over bingo website (12/05)
The tribe now faces two lawsuits over the Desert Rose Bingo site.
Narragansett Tribe takes non-Indian casino dispute to top court (12/04)
The tribe has been pursuing gaming for decades only to see setbacks at the polls and in Congress.
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.
Court won't allow Buena Vista Rancheria in gaming land case (12/02)
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals said the tribe waited too long to intervene.
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.
Santa Ysabel Band responds to state lawsuit over online bingo (11/26)
The tribe says Class II games aren't covered by the Class III gaming compact.
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.
Lawmaker wants BIA to wait on Cowlitz Tribe casino acquisition (11/25)
Sparring continues as parties wait for a decision in a long-running lawsuit.
Faction of Chukchansi Tribe walks away from casino mediation (11/24)
Reggie Lewis and Nancy Ayala say rival leaders are trying to bring up issues that aren't
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 won't comply with NLRB casino order (11/14)
The tribe says it will continue fighting in the federal court system.
8th Circuit hears arguments in Fond du Lac Band casino suit (11/13)
The tribe doesn't want to pay another $12 million under a revenue sharing agreement that has been invalidated.
Kialegee Tribal Town welcomes decision in gaming dispute (11/12)
Tribal leaders plan to meet soon to discuss plans for an Indian allotment near Tulsa.
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.
NLRB reaffirms jurisdiction at Saginaw Chippewa Tribe casino (11/06)
The tribe was ordered to reinstate a casino employee who had been suspended for trying to organize a union.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe safe after voters back gaming law (11/05)
Some 60 percent of voters rejected a repeal of the Massachusetts gaming law.
Judge grants injunction to keep Chukchansi Tribe casino closed (10/30)
The decision had especially harsh words for a faction led by Tex McDonald.
Grand Ronde Tribes continue fight against Cowlitz Tribe casino (10/29)
The two tribes would compete for patrons in the Portland, Oregon, area.
Chukchansi Tribe sends audits to NIGC as casino remains closed (10/28)
Rival factions of the tribe, along with the state, are due back in court tomorrow.
BIA announces intent to put Cowlitz Tribe gaming site in trust (10/24)
The tribe has been waiting 12 years for a decision.
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.
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.
Judge won't allow factions of Chukchansi Tribe to reopen casino (10/16)
The casino will remain closed as the judge urges the rivals to work out their differences.
Buena Vista Rancheria wants to intervene in gaming land suit (10/10)
The tribe's casino plan remains in limbo, 10 years after the lawsuit was filed by Amador County.
Judge won't let Wyandotte Nation be sued by casino patron (10/09)
The patron sued after suffering a fall at the tribe's Class II facility in Kansas City, Kansas.
Tigua Tribe leader explains benefits of sweepstakes operation (10/08)
Lt. Gov. Carlos Hisa said the games have generated revenues for education, health and language programs.
Judge resumes hearing into Tigua Tribe's sweepstakes facility (10/07)
The state contends the sweepstakes machines are illegal.
State court rejects challenge to Graton Rancheria casino compact (10/06)
A group that wanted to stop the casino has lost repeatedly in the courts.
Guidiville Band loses ruling in dispute over failed gaming project (10/06)
The tribe is suing the federal government and the city of Richmond but the city has won a key ruling.
Gun Lake Tribe awaits court action in long-running gaming case (10/06)
One law professor thinks the non-Indian plaintiff who filed the case won't go away quietly.
Attorney claims case against Gun Lake Tribe's casino still alive (10/02)
The Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act, however, requires the lawsuit to be dismissed.
Jack Duran: State's 'shocking' attack on Big Lagoon Rancheria (09/30)
Attorney recaps oral arguments in Big Lagoon Rancheria v. California, an Indian gaming case that's being watched closely by tribes across the nation.
Gun Lake Tribe hails new law that protects casino from litigation (09/29)
President Obama signed S.1603, the Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act, into law on Friday.
Rival tribes raise $4M to block North Fork Rancheria casino bid (09/26)
The Table Mountain Rancheria has contributed $2 million so far, the largest amount.
Opponents sue to put Tohono O'odham Nation casino on ballot (09/26)
The city of Glendale is supporting the controversial project and opponents want to change that.
Law Article: Supreme Court backs immunity in gaming lawsuit (09/25)
Attorney discusses the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community.
Forest County Potawatomi Tribe sued for casino patron's death (09/25)
The wrongful death lawsuit accuses casino staff of failing to help a patron who suffered a heart attack in September 2011.
Court rejects rival's challenge to North Fork Rancheria casino (09/25)
The Chukchansi Tribe questioned whether the state governor had authority to approve the 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.
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.
KBIC judge dismisses lawsuit challenging plan for new casino (09/18)
The judge went ahead and resolved the case on the merits after being told by the council to dismiss it.
Audio: SCIA takes up bill to bar Tohono O'odham Nation casino (09/17)
Assistant Secretary Kevin Washburn, the head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) clashed repeatedly at the hearing.
NLRB reaffirms jurisdiction over Little River Band gaming facility (09/17)
The tribe was ordered to stop enforcing its own set of labor laws on casino employees.
House passes bill to shield Gun Lake Tribe casino from litigation (09/17)
The bill can now be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature with the goal of ending a lawsuit that one lawmaker described as 'frivolous.'
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.
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.
Saginaw Chippewa Tribe challenges NLRB jurisdiction over casino (09/16)
The case could end up before the Supreme Court if the lower courts side with tribes.
Vote set on bill to protect Gun Lake Tribe's casino from litigation (09/15)
The bill ensures that land already held in trust for the tribe can't be challenged in federal court.
Briefs filed in lawsuit over United Keetoowah Band's gaming site (09/12)
The tribe shut down the casino in August 2013 because the land is not in trust.
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.
Seminole Tribe wins ruling over state taxation at gaming facilities (09/11)
A federal judge handed the tribe a victory on two taxes that were being imposed on the reservation.
SCIA sets hearing on bill to block Tohono O'odham Nation casino (09/11)
The Keep the Promise Act prevents the tribe from using its trust land for any forms of gaming.
Alabama AG vows to drop Indian gaming case if he loses decision (09/10)
The lawsuit is before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals after a federal judge ruled against the state.
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.
Nebraska court orders removal of gaming referendum from ballot (09/05)
The decision puts an end to plans by the Winnebago Tribe to open a gaming facility at an old racetrack.
Judge upset with lack of movement in Gun Lake Tribe gaming case (09/04)
A federal judge expressed frustration with a non-Indian landowner who wants a monetary payment in connection with the casino owned by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians.
KBIC judge ignores order to stop proceedings in gaming litigation (09/03)
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of Michigan appears to be heading back into a judicial crisis over plans for a new casino.
Judge schedules hearing in Gun Lake Tribe's gaming land litigation (09/02)
The hearing comes two years after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Salazar v. Patchak.
Tribes closely watching Big Lagoon Rancheria casino land dispute (08/29)
Tribes, tribal organizations and the Department of Justice have submitted briefs in hopes of preventing land acquisitions from being challenged long after they have been finalized.
Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments over gaming initiative (08/28)
The Winnebago Tribe plans to convert an old racetrack into a gaming facility is the referendum appears on the ballot and passes.
Jamul Band continues work on $360M casino after victory in court (08/28)
Opponents have filed a series of lawsuits in state and federal court in hopes of stopping construction but so far none have been successful.
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe responds to opponents in casino suit (08/28)
The tribe plans to open a Class II gaming facility on its reservation but opponents are trying to stop the project.
9th Circuit sets oral arguments in Big Lagoon Rancheria dispute (08/27)
Tribes across the nation are closely watching the case out of fear it will open the doors to even more litigation over trust land acquisitions
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.
Nooksack Tribe must answer to casino loan lawsuit in state court (08/22)
The tribe's business corporation agreed to a waiver of sovereign immunity.
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.
Wampanoag casino opponents hope to catch Obama's attention (08/20)
Someone is putting up signs that are critical of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's casino project.
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.
MPR: City pushes for casino amid battle with Fond du Lac Band (08/19)
Officials in Duluth, Minnesota, want to open their own casino as they try to reinstate a revenue sharing agreement with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
KBIC puts judges back to work but orders end to gaming lawsuit (08/15)
The tribe's judicial crisis appears to be settled as plans for the new casino move forward.
KBIC shuts off water and power to tribal court in casino dispute (08/13)
Tribal judges have been suspended without pay as part of a dispute over plans for a new casino.
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community suspends judges in casino flap (08/12)
The dispute arose after the tribal council approved the $2.75 million purchase of a hotel with the intent of building a new casino at the site.
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.
Gamblers accused of cheating sue Mashantucket Tribe for $2.7M (08/12)
The Foxwoods Resort Casino refused to pay the winnings and return the money the gamblers deposited into their accounts.
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.
Supreme Court ruling affects NLRB proceedings at tribal casinos (08/07)
The Chickasaw Nation, the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians have been on the losing end of a sovereignty dispute.
Nebraska Supreme Court to hear lawsuit over gaming initiative (08/07)
The Winnebago Tribe is supporting a referendum to authorize electronic betting on historical horse races.
Judge allows parties in Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe casino case (08/07)
A local town and a local group are opposing the tribe's plan for a Class II facility on the reservation.
Snoqualmie Tribe still trying to recover $1.5M for casino in Fiji (08/06)
The developer behind the troubled project has since sold its stake in the venture.
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community goes ahead with gaming plan (08/05)
The tribe wants to move an existing casino to a new site on the waterfront but a lawsuit in tribal court could stop the project.
6th Circuit sides with Sault Tribe in commercial casino dispute (08/04)
Former investors claimed they were owed $74 million, plus interest.
House committee passes bill to protect Gun Lake Tribe's casino (08/01)
A case pending in federal court puts 1,000 jobs in jeopardy.
Opposition group sues to block gaming referendum in Nebraska (07/30)
The Winnebago Tribe supports an amendment to authorize electronic betting on historical horse races.
Judge hears dispute over United Keetoowah Band gaming site (07/28)
The Cherokee Nation is suing to prevent the UKB casino site from going into trust.
BIA indicates Tohono O'odham Nation can use land for gaming (07/24)
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee heard from both sides of the issue at a lengthy oversight hearing on Indian gaming.
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.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs looks into tribal gaming (07/22)
The committee hasn't paid much attention to the $28 billion tribal casino industry during so far.
Wyandotte Nation off-reservation casino lawsuit dismissed (07/22)
The tribe has indicated it will submit a new land-into-trust application for the gaming site.
Wyandotte Nation agrees with dismissal of casino site lawsuit (07/21)
The tribe can submit another land-into-trust application for the site in Kansas.
Alabama submits opening brief in Poarch Creek casino dispute (07/17)
State claims that tribal casino sites were not validly placed in trust.
Kialegee Tribal Town seeks dismissal of state's gaming lawsuit (07/17)
The tribe says the Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community puts an end to Oklahoma's case.
Hearing scheduled in Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe gaming case (07/16)
The hearing takes place August 6 as more parties attempt to join the lawsuit.
Town wants to join Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe gaming case (07/14)
The town was a party to a land claim settlement that is at issue in the case.
Meskwaki Tribe seeks to foreclose on former dog racing track (07/11)
The tribe paid $9.1 million to save the track from bankruptcy and now holds a lien on the property.
Anti-casino group concerned about federal recognition reform (07/10)
Group claims 34 new tribes could try to open casinos in California.
Federal judge asked to dismiss Wyandotte Nation casino lawsuit (07/09)
The tribe still plans to fight for the off-reservation casino in Kansas.
MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians dealt setback in casino litigation (07/09)
Tribe lacks federal recognition, magistrate determines.
Judge issues casino injunction after Paskenta Band rivals agree (07/08)
Rival factions agree to a September 13 election that could finally settle their dispute.
BIA won't place Wyandotte Nation casino site in Kansas in trust (07/07)
The tribe acquired the site in connection with a land claim settlement.
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.
Anti-gaming group believes repeal kills plans for tribal casinos (07/04)
Two Wampanoag tribes are trying to open casinos in their home state.
State suffers setback in Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe casino suit (07/03)
The state claims the tribe gave up its gaming rights under a land claim settlement.
Cowlitz Tribe plans to pay for $30M highway project near casino (07/02)
Project remains in limbo due to litigation from another tribe and local opponents.
State seeks extension of order affecting Paskenta Band casino (07/02)
Rival faction seeks closure of facility as internal dispute continues.
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe gaming case stays in federal court (07/02)
The tribe wants to open a Class II facility on its reservation on the island of Martha's Vineyard.
Patrick Sullivan: Indian Country watches Big Lagoon casino suit (06/27)
Attorney Patrick Sullivan highlights the intense tribal interest in Big Lagoon Rancheria v. California.
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.
Paskenta Band factions agree to extend order affecting casino (06/25)
Temporary restraining order has been extended to July 8.
Coeur d'Alene Tribe open to arbitration for disputed poker game (06/25)
Tribe continues to offer poker games at its casino in Idaho.
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.
Casino angle in Paskenta Band feud attracts national attention (06/24)
News about the internal tribal dispute finally hit The Washington Post and The New York Times.
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.
Paskenta Band casino per capita payment said to be $54K a year (06/20)
The payments could increase if 76 people are removed from the rolls.
Judge bars Paskenta Band factions from interfering with casino (06/19)
Disputed vice chairman welcomes intervention in hopes of resolving leadership dispute.
State seeks closure of Paskenta Band casino amid internal feud (06/18)
Rival factions of tribe welcome lawsuit in hopes of resolving ongoing dispute.
Aura Bogado: Supreme Court upholds immunity in gaming case (06/17)
Aura Bogado interviews professor Matthew Fletcher about the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community.
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.
Sault Tribe eyes speedy approval for gaming land applications (06/12)
Michigan attorney general and two tribes hope to block two off-reservation casinos.
Judge won't let Winnebago Tribe enter commercial casino suit (06/12)
Tribe's proposal for a $122 million casino was rejected last year.
Sault Tribe submits land-into-trust applications for casino sites (06/11)
The tribe is moving forward with an off-reservation casino in Lansing and is looking at another near Detroit.
Fort Sill Apache Tribe sues NIGC over casino bid in New Mexico (06/10)
Tribe has been waiting for five years for a decision from the agency.
Snoqualmie Tribe tried for months to recoup casino investment (06/09)
Tribal council visited Fiji in December 2011 and agreed to invest $1.5 million in the project.
Court won't let Seneca Nation join off-reservation casino case (06/09)
Tribe instead submits amicus brief in long-running lawsuit.
KGOU: Tribal immunity attacked in Supreme Court casino case (06/09)
Sixteen years and many tribal casinos later, the doctrine of sovereign immunity remains under attack.
Michigan plans to pursue Sault Tribe officials over gaming plan (06/06)
Shift in tactics comes after Supreme Court upheld the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
Soo Tribe confident of success with off-reservation casino bid (06/05)
After losing the Bay Mills case, the state of Michigan withdrew its appeal to the Supreme Court
Michigan drops appeal in Soo Tribe off-reservation casino case (06/04)
Decision comes after state loses tribal sovereign immunity decision at the Supreme Court.
Judge holds hearing in Coeur d'Alene Tribe poker game dispute (06/04)
Poker room at casino has been popular, a tribal official said.
Editorial: Michigan governor should OK off-reservation casinos (06/03)
Newspaper calls on Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) to approve off-reservation casinos for the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Column: Bay Mills still a long way from off-reservation casino (06/02)
Despite a victory at the U.S. Supreme Court, columnist says Bay Mills Indian Community isn't any closer to opening an off-reservation casino.
Editorial: States need power to restrict number of tribal casinos (06/02)
Newspaper comments on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community.
NIGA welcomes ruling in Bay Mills off-reservation gaming case (05/30)
Senate Indian Affairs Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the issue sometime this summer.
Snoqualmie Tribe sues to recover $1.5M from failed Fiji casino (05/30)
Lawsuit was filed in Washington state court.
Opinion: Congress unlikely to take away immunity after Bay Mills (05/29)
Attorney who covered the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community doesn't think Congress will take any action to address tribal sovereign immunity.
Coeur d'Alene Tribe defends poker games in lawsuit from state (05/29)
Hearing scheduled in federal court on June 3.
Opinion: Indian Country can't declare victory after casino case (05/28)
Attorney says the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community can't be seen as a complete victory for tribal interests.
Supreme Court decision affects another off-reservation casino (05/28)
Sault Tribe was sued by state of Michigan for pursuing an off-reservation facility.
Tribes welcome ruling in Bay Mills off-reservation casino case (05/28)
But tribes warn of future attacks on sovereign immunity as state indicates it will pursue individual tribal officials.
SCOTUSBlog: Rare victory for tribal nations at Supreme Court (05/28)
Amy Howe posts an analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community.
Supreme Court backs Bay Mills in off-reservation gaming case (05/27)
A rare victory for tribal interests at the nation's highest court.
Turtle Talk: Tribes dodge a major bullet in Supreme Court case (05/27)
Professor Matthew Fletcher offers thoughts on decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community.
Poarch Creeks face another lawsuit for liquor served at casino (05/27)
Alabama Supreme Court chief justice delivers unusual opinion in dispute.
Winnebago Tribe makes case to join commercial casino lawsuit (05/23)
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission went with another developer, prompting a lawsuit.
Casino fears cloud Mishewal Wappo Tribe's fight for recognition (05/19)
Based on the experience of a neighboring tribe, it would take 10 to 12 years to open a casino.
Non-Indian developer drops appeal over tribal casino provision (05/19)
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe continues to pursue a casino under federal law.
Editorial: Soo Tribe off-reservation casino plan deserves clarity (05/16)
Michigan newspaper welcomes U.S. Supreme Court review of an off-reservation gaming dispute involving the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe.
Michigan asks Supreme Court to hear another tribal casino suit (05/15)
Dispute arose after the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians proposed an off-reservation casino.
Mohegan Tribe told to pay $92K to patron for incident at casino (05/14)
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has been ordered to pay $92,344 to a casino patron.
Appeal expected in Forest County Potawatomi casino lawsuit (05/12)
A casino employment dispute involving the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin could end up in the U.S. Supreme Court
Attorney general claims Poarch Band funds tied to casino suit (05/12)
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange accused the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of trying to buy its way out of a gaming lawsuit that he filed.
Judge sets hearing in United Keetoowah Band gaming dispute (05/12)
The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians of Oklahoma will be in federal court on July 25 to defend its gaming and land rights.
Forest County Potawatomi casino must reply to EEOC subpoena (05/09)
The Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin must comply with a Equal Employment Opportunity Commission subpoena, a federal judge ruled.
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.
Candidates oppose Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe casino project (05/08)
Candidates for a town leadership seat oppose plans by the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe to open a casino in Massachusetts.
City seeking to reinstate Fond du Lac Band gaming agreement (05/08)
Officials in Duluth, Minnesota, are still trying to reinstate a gaming agreement with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Tigua Tribe fights state's request to tape sweepstakes operation (05/07)
The Tigua Tribe is opposing a request by the state of Texas to videotape a sweepstakes operation.
Still no decision from Supreme Court in Bay Mills casino dispute (05/05)
The U.S. Supreme Court was back in session this morning but the justices still didn't issue a decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an Indian gaming case.
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.
IPR: Still waiting for Supreme Court in Bay Mills gaming dispute (05/01)
The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to issue a decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an Indian gaming case that's being closely watched across the country.
Mohegan Tribe spent $22M on failed casino bid in Massachusetts (04/30)
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut spent at least $22 million pursuing a commercial casino in Massachusetts.
Still no decision from Supreme Court in Bay Mills casino dispute (04/29)
The U.S. Supreme Court was back in session this morning but the justices didn't issue a decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an Indian gaming case.
Judge won't block construction of Jamul Indian Village casino (04/24)
A judge in California said there wasn't evidence to stop construction of a $360 million casino on the Jamul Indian Village.
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe awaits decision in gaming lawsuit (04/24)
The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is waiting to hear whether a gaming lawsuit will be heard in federal or state court.
Turtle Talk: No word from Supreme Court on Bay Mills case (04/23)
Professor Matthew L.M. Fletcher is still waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community.
Jamul Band rejects claim about burial ground at casino site (04/23)
The Jamul Indian Village of California denied disturbing a burial ground during construction of a $360 million casino.
Supreme Court holding onto ruling in Bay Mills casino case (04/22)
The U.S. Supreme Court is taking a really long time with Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an Indian gaming case.
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe cites ruling in gaming lawsuit (04/21)
The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe is hoping to benefit from a gaming case involving the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
9th Circuit hears dispute over Redding Rancheria gaming site (04/17)
The Redding Rancheria of California went to court last week to argue for the opportunity to open a new casino.
Judge hears arguments in lawsuit against Jamul Band casino (04/17)
A judge in California heard arguments in a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the Jamul Indian Village from opening a casino on its reservation.
Opinion: Another futile lawsuit against Poarch Creek casinos (04/16)
Clete Wetli criticizes Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange for a gaming lawsuit he filed against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians:
Lawsuit claims remains were removed for Jamul Band casino (04/16)
Two descendants of the Jamul Indian Village in California say the graves of their family members were removed for a $360 million casino project.
Editorial: No surprise in state's loss in Poarch Creek gaming suit (04/15)
Newspaper isn't surprised that Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange lost a gaming lawsuit he filed against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Opponents seek referendum on Tohono O'odham Nation casino (04/15)
Opponents of the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino are seeking to put the issue on an upcoming ballot.
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.
Alabama vows speedy appeal in Poarch Creek gaming litigation (04/14)
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is promising a speedy appeal in a gaming dispute with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Judge dismisses Alabama lawsuit against Poarch Creek casinos (04/11)
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the legality of the gaming operation of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama.
Bill to block Tohono O'odham Nation casino stuck in Senate limbo (04/09)
A bill that would prevent the Tohono O'odham Nation from opening an off-reservation casino in Arizona remains in limbo in the Senate.
Contracts to fight Tohono O'odham Nation casino cost millions (04/08)
The city of Glendale, Arizona, spent millions of dollars to fight the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino and most of the contracts were approved without city council approval or open debate.
Catawba Nation loses gaming suit in South Carolina's top court (04/02)
The Catawba Nation cannot offer video poker on its reservation, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled.
City opposes House bill that bars Tohono O'odham Nation casino (03/28)
The city council in Glendale, Arizona, voted 4-3 to oppose a bill that would prevent the Tohono O'odham Nation from opening an off-reservation casino.
Mother appeals lawsuit over death linked to Poarch Creek casino (03/28)
A woman whose son was killed in an accident says the driver was over-served liquor at a casino owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Still no decision from Supreme Court in Bay Mills casino dispute (03/26)
The U.S. Supreme Court was back in session today but the justices didn't issue a decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an Indian gaming case.
Supreme Court yet to issue decision in Bay Mills gaming dispute (03/25)
All eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court for a decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an Indian gaming case.
Winnebago Tribes faces opposition in commercial casino lawsuit (03/25)
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is facing opposition to its request to join a lawsuit over a commercial casino in Iowa.
Company that owes $10.4M to gaming tribes files for bankruptcy (03/25)
A non-Indian cash management company that owes $10.4 million to tribes has filed for bankruptcy protections in federal court.
Winnebago Tribe seeks role in commercial casino case in Iowa (03/24)
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska hopes to take part in potential settlement talks over a commercial casino in Iowa.
Tohono O'odham Nation negotiates for off-reservation casino (03/19)
The Tohono O'odham Nation and the city of Glendale, Arizona, will start negotiations for an off-reservation casino.
Winnebago Tribe wants to enter lawsuit over casino in Iowa (03/17)
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking to join a lawsuit that challenges the awarding of a commercial casino license in Iowa.
Judge backs state action on North Fork off-reservation casino (03/17)
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) had the authority to approve an off-reservation casino for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, a state judge ruled.
Big Lagoon Rancheria asks 9th Circuit to rehear casino dispute (03/11)
The Big Lagoon Rancheria of California is asking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear a gaming case that could impact tribes across the nation.
Tigua Tribe fights contempt charge for 'sweepstakes' machines (03/11)
The Tigua Tribe was in court on Monday to defend itself from a contempt motion filed by the state of Texas.
Mohegan Tribe faces depositions in Massachusetts casino spat (03/11)
The new leader of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut faces a deposition as part of a gaming disagreement in Massachusetts.
Judge weighs venue in Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe casino suit (03/11)
A federal judge will determine whether he will hear a gaming dispute between the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe and the state of Massachusetts.
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.
Law Article: Court grants stay in off-reservation gaming dispute (03/06)
Attorney discusses off-reservation gaming dispute involving the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan.
Cayuga Nation hails decision affecting gaming on ancestral land (03/05)
The Cayuga Nation will still be able to pursue gaming on its ancestral land in New York after a federal judge approved a settlement with a fellow tribe.
Suit seeks documents in Mohegan Tribe's commercial casino bid (03/04)
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is being asked to turn over any documents related to the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut.
Tigua Tribe faces contempt hearing for 'sweepstakes' machines (03/04)
The Tigua Tribe will be in federal court next week to face contempt charges in a gaming dispute with the state of Texas.
Sault Tribe wants 6th Circuit to reconsider stay in gaming case (02/28)
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan is asking the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its stay in a gaming case.
Faction of Chukchansi Tribe denies gaming cash went missing (02/28)
A faction of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California says cash from the tribe's casino has been safely deposited.
Editorial: Remain hopeful for Sault Tribe's off-reservation casino (02/27)
Michigan newspaper supports off-reservation casino for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Chukchansi Tribe group says $316K in casino cash went missing (02/27)
A federal judge is urging a faction of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California to take its claims to the National Indian Gaming Commission.
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe wants gaming case in federal court (02/26)
The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts says a lawsuit that tests its gaming rights belongs in federal court.
6th Circuit issues stay in Soo Tribe off-reservation casino case (02/25)
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has put a hold on an off-reservation gaming case involving the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe won't drop plan for Class II facility (02/25)
The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts will move forward with plans for a Class II facility.
Factions of Chukchansi Tribe fighting over proceeds from casino (02/24)
Rival factions of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California continue to fight over revenue from the tribe's casino.
Mohegan Tribe sued over failed casino project in Massachusetts (02/21)
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is being sued over a failed commercial bid in Massachusetts.
South Carolina court posts video of Catawba Nation casino case (02/19)
The South Carolina Supreme Court has posted video and documents from the Catawba Nation gaming case.
Soo Tribe off-reservation casino case headed to Supreme Court (02/17)
The state of Michigan will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an off-reservation gaming dispute involving the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
State wants Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe casino case moved (02/11)
Attorneys for Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) want to keep a gaming lawsuit against the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe in state court.
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe still discussing plans for casino (02/10)
The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is still discussing plans for a casino.
KPBS: Jamul Band faces opposition to on-reservation casino (02/07)
Opponents are trying to stop the Jamul Indian Village from building a $360 million casino on its reservation in southern California.
Jamul Band defends legal rights in debate over $360M casino (02/06)
The Jamul Indian Village of California is facing an attack on its status as a federally recognized tribe by opponents of a $360 million casino on the reservation.
Big spending in fight over Tohono O'odham Nation casino bid (02/06)
Lawyers, lobbyists and politicians are benefiting from a high-profile battle over the Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino in Arizona.
Wyandotte Nation still waiting for decision on Kansas casino (02/03)
The Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma is still waiting for a decision on its off-reservation casino in Kansas.
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.
Law Article: Decision raises questions about tribal gaming (01/27)
Attorneys say 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has given a new interpretation of what lands can be used for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
BIA approves Mechoopda Tribe's gaming land acquisition (01/27)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has once again approved a gaming land-into-trust application for the Mechoopda Tribe of California.
DOJ won't intervene in non-Indian gaming case in Alabama (01/24)
African-American leaders in Alabama are wondering why the Obama administration won't join their lawsuit that challenges the closing of a non-Indian gaming facility.
Snoqualmie Tribe moves ahead with new casino regulators (01/24)
The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington is moving forward with a new gaming commission.
Catawba Nation seeks same treatment under gaming law (01/23)
The Catawba Nation is entitled to the same type of gaming that's legal in South Carolina, the tribe said in court on Wednesday.
Fort Sill Apache Tribe awaits NIGC ruling for bingo games (01/23)
The Fort Sill Apache Tribe is hoping to secure federal approval to offer bingo games on its reservation in New Mexico.
Big Lagoon Rancheria dealt another blow in gaming quest (01/23)
The Big Lagoon Rancheria of California has been dealt numerous setbacks in its long-running quest for a casino.
Bryan Newland: Big Lagoon decision bad for Indian Country (01/22)
Bryan Newland sees big and bad things for Indian Country as a result of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Big Lagoon Rancheria v. California.
Oklahoma wants tribes to waive immunity for casino liquor (01/22)
The Oklahoma ABLE Commission wants tribes to waive their sovereign immunity in order to server liquor at their casinos.
Mashantucket Tribe looks to address casino taxation issue (01/22)
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation said it was dropping further appeals in a slot machine taxation case in hopes of addressing the issue with the state of Connecticut.
Catawba Nation takes casino case to state Supreme Court (01/22)
The Catawba Nation is arguing a gaming case before the South Carolina Supreme Court today.
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.
Mashantucket Tribe won't appeal slot machine taxation suit (01/21)
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is dropping further appeals in a slot machine taxation case.
Wisconsin city pays tribes $50K in failed casino land deal (01/20)
The city of Beloit, Wisconsin, has paid $50,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by two Ojibwe tribes over a failed off-reservation casino.
Tohono O'odham Nation off-reservation casino in limbo (01/17)
It's been five years since the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona announced plans for an off-reservation casino and the tribe appears no closer to opening the facility.
Snoqualmie Tribe confirms removal of gaming regulators (01/17)
The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington created a new gaming commission because the prior one was unprofessional, Chairwoman Carolyn Lubenau said.
Snoqualmie Tribe making changes at gaming commission (01/16)
The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington is being accused of an illegal takeover of its gaming commission.
County to sue over highway work for Jamul Band casino (01/15)
San Diego County is planning to sue the California Department of Transportation for work related to the Jamul Indian Village casino.
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.
Fort Sill Apache Tribe in long haul for New Mexico casino (01/14)
The Fort Sill Apache Tribe is pushing the state of New Mexico to come to table to discuss gaming but Gov. Susana Martinez (R) is resisting.
Editorial: Long shot on non-Indian casino in Massachusetts (01/13)
Newspaper doesn't think non-Indian developer will be able to open a casino in southeastern Massachusetts after a federal judge rejected a lawsuit that challenged a provision that benefits the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
Narragansett Tribe continues suit over non-Indian gaming (01/13)
The Narragansett Tribe can pursue a lawsuit that challenges the expansion of non-Indian gaming, the Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
Jamul Band announces construction start on $360M casino (01/10)
The Jamul Indian Village of California has started construction of a $360 million casino on its reservation
Judge upholds tribal provision in Massachusetts casino law (01/10)
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged a tribal provision in the Massachusetts gaming law.
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe wants casino suit in federal court (01/02)
The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe wants a gaming lawsuit filed by the state of Massachusetts moved to federal court.
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.
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