Indian Gaming Openings and Closings

Richard Pombo: Day of shame in opening of Poarch Creek casino (12/24)

Richard Pombo, a former Republican Congressman, criticizes the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for opening a $250 million casino on a sacred site.

MGM Resorts wins license for gaming facility by Washington DC (12/23)

The Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission awarded a license to MGM Resorts International to build a $925 million gaming facility right outside of Washington, D.C.

Seneca Nation almost finished with $26M casino renovation (12/12)

The Seneca Nation of New York is almost done with a $26 million casino renovation project.

County raises concerns about impact of Karuk Tribe's casino (12/12)

Officials in Siskiyou County, California, are worried about the casino proposed by the Karuk Tribe.

Karuk Tribe hopes to break ground on casino by summer 2014 (12/11)

The Karuk Tribe of California hopes to break ground on its casino by summer of 2014, The Siskiyou Daily News reported

Osage Nation opens expanded casino with three-story hotel (12/10)

The Osage Nation of Oklahoma debuted an expansion of one of its casinos on Monday.

Navajo Nation off to a slow start with flagship casino in Arizona (12/09)

The Navajo Nation opened its largest casino earlier this year but the facility appears to be having a tough time bringing in customers.

Oneida Nation outlines changes for $28M expansion at casinos (12/05)

The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is making some big changes at its casinos as part of a $28 million expansion project.

Poarch Creeks sign agreement for fire service at $250M casino (12/04)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama has reached an agreement for fire services at its $250 million casino.

Supreme Court hears Bay Mills gaming case on December 2 (11/27)

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an Indian gaming case, on Monday.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe to open golf course at casino next month (11/26)

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona will debut a golf course at its casino on December 12.

City police await share of funds for Graton Rancheria casino (11/26)

The city of Petaluma, California, is waiting on law enforcement funds from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.

MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians won't face charges for casino (11/25)

Leaders of the MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians won't face charges for a gaming facility that was shut down by Mobile County, Alabama.

United Keetoowah Band casino remains closed after 27 years (11/25)

It looks like the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians of Oklahoma won't be ending 2013 on a good note.

Karuk Tribe seeks public comment on casino and hotel plans (11/22)

The Karuk Tribe of California is seeking public comment on its plans for a Class III gaming facility and hotel.

Fronteras: Navajo Nation puts its people to work at casinos (11/22)

The Navajo Nation has created more than 1,300 jobs at its casinos, with 80 percent of the positions held by tribal members.

Seneca Nation making plans for new Class II gaming facility (11/22)

The Seneca Nation of New York plans to open a Class II gaming facility.

Navajo Nation outlines major expansion for casino in Arizona (11/19)

The Navajo Nation is planning a major expansion of its Class III facility in Arizona.

Wonkblog: Tribal Internet Gaming Alliance gets off the ground (11/19)

The Tribal Internet Gaming Alliance is getting off the ground with an inter-tribal treaty and support from the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Wisconsin.

Mashantucket Tribe undertaking $38M renovations at casino (11/15)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is spending $38 million on renovations at its casino.

Mohegan Tribe ready to open hotel at casino in Pennsylvania (11/14)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is celebrating the 7th anniversary of its commercial casino in Pennsylvania with a new hotel.

Pechanga Band ends comedy nights at casino for karaoke (11/12)

The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians in California has shut down the comedy club at its casino.

Wyandotte Nation breaks ground on $30M expansion at casino (11/08)

The Wyandotte Nation broke ground on a $30 million expansion project at its casino in Oklahoma.

Graton Rancheria welcomes union to organize at $825M casino (11/08)

There won't be any labor union battles at the $825 million casino opened by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California this week.

MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians plans lawsuit over casino raid (11/08)

The MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians plans to sue the Mobile County Sheriff's Office over a raid of the tribe's gaming facility in Alabama.

Chickasaw Nation welcomes visitors to new hotel tower at casino (11/07)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma welcomed visitors to a new hotel at the Winstar World Casino on Wednesday.

MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians defends casino under old treaty (11/07)

The MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians in Alabama may not be on the list of federally recognized tribes but Chief Framon Weaver says his tribe's gaming facility is legal.

MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians open gaming facility in Alabama (11/06)

The MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians has opened a gaming facility in Alabama.

Thousands flock to opening of Graton Rancheria's $825M casino (11/06)

Large crowds brought traffic jams on Tuesday as the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opened its first gaming facility.

Wyandotte Nation starts $30M expansion at casino in Oklahoma (11/05)

The Wyandotte Nation has started a $30 million expansion at its casino in Oklahoma.

Editorial: California tempted by bigger and glitzier tribal casinos (11/05)

With the arrival of an $825 million casino from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, newspaper fears even bigger tribal gaming facilities are on the way.

Graton Rancheria to debut biggest tribal casino in California (11/04)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opens the $825 million Graton Resort and Casino at 10am tomorrow.

Chickasaw Nation to host ribbon cutting for new casino hotel (11/04)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma will open a new hotel at its Winstar World Casino on Wednesday.

Column: Graton Rancheria ready for showtime with new casino (10/31)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is less than a week away from opening the $825 million Graton Resort and Casino.

Graton Rancheria casino not seen as risk for northern Nevada (10/30)

Gaming experts don't expect non-Indian facilities in northern Nevada to take much of a hit when the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opens its casino in California next week.

Editorial: Poarch Creeks rolling dice with expansion at casino (10/28)

Newspaper wonders whether the Poarch Band of Creek Indians will face legal troubles as the tribe's casino empire expands.

Graton Rancheria gets closer toward opening of $825M casino (10/25)

The big day is getting closer -- the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California will open its gaming facility in less than two weeks.

Poarch Creeks prepare for debut of biggest casino in Alabama (10/25)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians will be opening the biggest casino in Alabama on December 17.

Nisqually Tribe to add more jobs with $45M casino expansion (10/24)

The Nisqually Tribe of Washington will be adding 70 jobs to its casino with a $45 million expansion project.

Stillaguamish Tribe to start work on $20M expansion at casino (10/24)

The Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington will break ground on Friday on a $20 million casino expansion project.

Eastern Cherokees need federal permit for $110M casino work (10/22)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina broke ground on a $110 million last week even though the tribe hasn't received a key federal permit for the project.

Nisqually Tribe to start work on $45M casino expansion project (10/22)

The Nisqually Tribe of Washington will break ground on a $45 million casino expansion project on November 1.

Dry Creek Band expects loss with new Graton Rancheria casino (10/21)

The Dry Creek Rancheria will see a loss in revenue when the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria open its casino next month, Chairman Harvey Hopkins said.

Opinion: Graton Rancheria can get bold with smoke-free casino (10/17)

Writers call on the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria to go smoke-free at the Graton Resort and Casino, which is set to open November 5:

Editorial: Muscogee Nation boosts economy with casino project (10/17)

Newspaper welcomes the $335 million expansion of a casino owned by the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma.

Eastern Cherokees break ground on 2nd casino on reservation (10/16)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina broke ground on a second gaming facility on the reservation.

Muscogee Nation breaks ground on $335M expansion at casino (10/16)

The Muscogee Nation broke ground on a $250 million expansion of the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Eastern Cherokees to break ground on $110M gaming facility (10/15)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina will be breaking ground on a $110 million gaming facility today.

Jamul Band seeing support from state for reservation casino (10/14)

The Jamul Indian Village has been complying with its Class III gaming compact in addressing the impacts of its casino, according to a letter from the office of California Gov. Jerry Brown (D).

Editorial: Creek Nation's casino expansion good for economy (10/14)

Newspaper praises Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma for approving expansion of Creek Nation Casino.

Eastern Cherokees reach agreement for new gaming facility (10/10)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reached an agreement with Caesars Entertainment to manage a second gaming facility on the reservation.

Opposition group still trying to stop Graton Rancheria casino (10/08)

An opposition group is still trying to stop the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California from opening a casino.

Poarch Creeks interviewed 1,324 people for casino job fair (10/07)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians interviewed 1,324 people at a casino job fair that ran more than 12 hours.

Winnebago Tribe completes $7M expansion at casino in Iowa (10/04)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska debuted a $7 million expansion of its gaming facility in Iowa.

Muscogee Nation approves $4M expansion of gaming facility (10/04)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma will start work on a $4 million gaming expansion project later this month.

Poarch Creeks see massive turnout for jobs at $246M casino (10/03)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama saw a massive turnout at its casino job fair on Wednesday.

Graton Rancheria offers media an early look at $825M casino (10/03)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California offered media a sneak preview of an $825 million casino that's due to open to the public on November 5.

Quapaw Tribe seeks exception for gaming on land in Kansas (09/30)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking to expand its casino into Kansas by utilizing an exception in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Jamul Band confident of casino amid litigation from opponents (09/27)

The Jamul Indian Village of California is confident of its $360 million on-reservation casino despite litigation from opposition groups.

Mashantucket Tribe starts work on $120M outlet mall at casino (09/27)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut broke ground on a $120 million outlet mall at its casino.

Eastern Cherokees looking to hire 950 for gaming enterprise (09/26)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians plan to hire 950 people as part of the tribe's growing enterprise in North Carolina.

Maryland weighs bids for casino not far from Washington DC (09/26)

The Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission will be holding three public hearings next month as part of the process for a new gaming facility just outside of Washington, D.C.

Gun Lake Tribe starts working on expansion project at casino (09/25)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, has started work on a casino expansion project.

Auburn Community doesn't fear new Graton Rancheria casino (09/24)

The United Auburn Indian Community isn't worried about a new casino from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a spokesperson said.

Poarch Creeks to open $246M casino expansion in December (09/23)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama will debut a $246 million casino expansion to the public on December 17.

Opponents sue to block Jamul Band's on-reservation casino (09/20)

The Obama administration is being sued over an on-reservation casino for the Jamul Indian Village of California.

Graton Rancheria announces November 5 opening for casino (09/20)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California will open its $800 million casino at 10am on November 5.

NWPR: Washington and Idaho tribes bring luxury into casinos (09/20)

Tribes in Washington and Idaho are building first-class casino resorts that offer more than gambling.

Mohegan Tribe sets opening for hotel at casino in Pennsylvania (09/17)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will be opening a hotel at its commercial casino in Pennsylvania on November 30.

Poarch Creeks looking to hire 500 as part of casino expansion (09/17)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama will be hosting a casino job fair on October 2.

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe reviewing plans for casino expansion (09/17)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan is still weighing plans to expand one of its casinos.

Pechanga Band starts construction on renovations for casino (09/12)

The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians in California has started work on a multi-million dollar casino renovation project.

Fort Independence Indian Community shares plans for casino (09/10)

The Fort Independence Indian Community of California released details of its upcoming casino.

Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation set to add gaming to yacht (09/06)

The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation of North Dakota will be adding gaming to its casino yacht next year

Tonto Apache Tribe celebrates 20th birthday for gaming facility (09/04)

The Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its gaming facility.

Mashantucket Tribe to start work on delayed casino outlet mall (09/04)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut will break ground on an outlet mall at its casino on September 26.

United Keetoowah Band closes gaming facility after 27 years (09/03)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma shut down its gaming facility after failing to come to an agreement with the Cherokee Nation.

United Keetoowah Band and Cherokee Nation in casino talks (08/30)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee Nation remain in talks to keep the UKB casino in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, up and running. The Keetoowah Cherokee Casino is due to close at midnight tonight because the land isn't...

United Keetoowah Band talks gaming with Cherokee Nation (08/29)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians is reportedly discussing gaming options with the Cherokee Nation. The UKBs must shut down the Keetoowah Cherokee Casino tomorrow because the land isn't in trust. But the Cherokees have proposed two options that...

United Keetoowah Band set to close gaming facility on Friday (08/28)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma is set to close its gaming facility on Friday. The tribe has operated the Keetoowah Cherokee Casino in Tahlequah for more than 25 years. But the land is not in trust...

Editorial: Build a city around Navajo Nation casino in Arizona (08/28)

The Navajo Post urges the Navajo Nation to build a community around Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, the tribe's first gaming facility in Arizona: As the Navajo Nation looks to boost it’s revenue with the Twin Arrows Casino, they could...

10th Circuit won't help United Keetoowah Band with casino (08/27)

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday refused to help the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma keep its casino open. The tribe asked the court to stay a ruling that prevents the Bureau of Indian Affairs...

United Keetoowah Band faces deadline to shut down casino (08/26)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma faces an August 30 deadline to close its casino.

No word from Apache Tribe on reopening of gaming facilities (08/26)

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma says it is remodeling and renovating its two gaming facilities but there's no official word on a reopening. The tribe abruptly closed Silver Buffalo Casino and the Golden Eagle Casino late late month and earlier...

Seneca Nation sets grand opening at off-reservation casino (08/26)

Workers put the finishing touches on a permanent Seneca Nation off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. Photo Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino The Seneca Nation will host a grand opening for its permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, tomorrow....

Graton Rancheria still promising late 2013 opening for casino (08/23)

Workers raise the sign at the Graton Resort and Casino. Photo from Facebook The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California reached another casino construction milestone this week. The tribe raised the sign for the $800 million Graton Resort and...

Muscogee man convicted for protest at Poarch Creek casino (08/23)

A delegation from the Muscogee Nation traveled to the courthouse in Montgomery, Alabama, on June 18, 2013, to show support for protester Wayland Gray. Photo from Save Hickory Ground Wayland Gray, a member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, was...

Editorial: Move slowly on Lower Brule Sioux Tribe's casino bid (08/22)

Newspaper says more answers are needed about off-reservation casino proposed by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of South Dakota: The town of Oacoma is not yet ready to give its support to a proposed American Indian casino that would be...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe sees drop in casino revenue (08/21)

The Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo © Forest County Potawatomi Tribe The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe saw a 1.3 percent decline in gaming revenues at its off-reservation casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The tribe doesn't disclose exact figures from...

Morongo Band includes In-N-Out Burger in casino expansion (08/21)

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians broke ground on an In-N-Out Burger as part of a casino expansion project.

Gun Lake Tribe awarded permit as part of expansion at casino (08/15)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, has received a permit as part of a casino expansion plan.

Seneca Nation opens off-reservation casino ahead of schedule (08/13)

The Seneca Nation has opened a permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, ahead of schedule. The $130 million Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino welcomed its first visitors on Monday, Buffalo Business First reported. That's three weeks before the expected opening....

Cherokee Nation wins decision over UKB casino land-into-trust (08/13)

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Monday that prevents the Bureau of Indian Affairs from placing the casino site of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians into trust. Despite expressing skepticism at a hearing on Friday,...

Judge skeptical in Cherokee Nation suit over UKB casino land (08/12)

A federal judge heard five hours of arguments on Friday in a gaming dispute between the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. The Cherokee Nation wants to prevent the Bureau of Indian Affairs from...

Column: Graton Rancheria casino still the number one concern (08/09)

Columnist says the $800 million Graton Resort and Casino being built by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is still the number one local issue.

Mashantucket Tribe sees another delay for outlet mall at casino (08/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut announced plans for an outlet mall at Foxwoods Resort Casino in February 2012 but there's been several delays with the $120 million project. Groundbreaking on the Tanger Outlets Foxwoods was expected earlier this...

Judge sets hearing in fight over United Keetoowah Band casino (08/08)

A federal judge has scheduled a hearing in a gaming dispute between the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.

Blog: Graton Rancheria finances $10.85M road project to casino (08/07)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is paying $10.85 million for a road project that will bring visitors to the $800 million Graton Resort and...

Lower Sioux Indian Community announces expansion at casino (08/07)

The Lower Sioux Indian Community of Minnesota announced an expansion of its casino. The tribe will be adding more expanding and renovating the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. The project includes a larger gaming floor, a 225-seat bingo hall and a...

Eastern Cherokees complete land purchase for new casino (08/06)

It looks like the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will start work on a second casino in North Carolina in October. The tribe completed the purchase of the land that will be used for the $110 million casino, The Cherokee...

Choctaw Nation audit uncovered overbilling for casino work (08/06)

Six people pleaded guilty to defrauding the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma by overbilling for construction services at the tribe's casinos. The tribe discovered the overbilling through an audit and referred the matter to federal investigators. The U.S. Attorney's Office for...

Muscogee Nation alters deal to address concerns from NIGC (08/05)

The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma altered a business deal to address concerns raised by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Six indicted in connection with Choctaw Nation casino work (08/05)

Six people have been indicted in connection with an expansion at a casino owned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Federal authorities say two executives at Flintco, an Indian-owned construction firm, were part of a bribery scheme involving other sub-contractors....

Disputed leader of Apache Tribe to talk to FBI about casinos (08/05)

Donnie Cabaniss, the disputed leader of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, plans to talk to the FBI about casino corruption.

Graton Rancheria questions Dry Creek Band on casino claim (08/05)

The Dry Creek Rancheria has said it won't pursue plans for a second casino but the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is questioning the claim.

Judge axes lawsuit against Graton Rancheria casino compact (08/02)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. A judge in California dismissed a lawsuit aimed at stopping the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria from opening a casino. The tribe was not a...

A leader of Apache Tribe promises reopening for two casinos (08/02)

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma will reopen its two gaming facilities "soon," a leader told News9. Phillip Wetselline claims to be in charge of the tribe. He says the the Silver Buffalo Casino and the Golden Eagle Casino have only...

Apache Tribe puts 100 people out of work with casino closures (08/01)

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma has closed a second gaming facility, leaving 100 people without jobs.

Apache Tribe shutters gaming facility amid leadership dispute (07/31)

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma has temporarily closed its casino amid a leadership dispute that has left employees without their paychecks. Donnie Cabannis claims he is the chairman of the tribe. But rivals say Phillip "Bodie" Wetselline is in charge...

DOJ supports Poarch Creeks in gaming lawsuit filed by Alabama (07/30)

The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. Photo © Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The Department of Justice is backing the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in a gaming lawsuit filed by Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange. The...

Cayuga Nation won't seek gambling license for Class II facility (07/29)

The Cayuga Nation of New York won't be seeking local approval for its Class II gaming facility. The tribe reopened the LakeSide Entertainment earlier this month. The facility is not on trust land so the village of Union Springs said...

Judge rejects county challenge to Quapaw Tribe's gaming site (07/26)

It only took seven years but a federal judge finally issued a decision on Thursday in a lawsuit that challenged the legality of the casino owned by the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma.

Law Article: Graton Rancheria puts Godzilla casino in Bay Area (07/26)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Attorney says Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria will be cashing in on the Bay Area market when it opens the $800 million Graton Resort and...

Colville Tribes revive plans for long-delayed gaming facility (07/25)

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington are finally ready to start work on a casino that was announced back in 2009. The tribe delayed work after human remains were discovered at the site. But construction is set...

Cherokee Nation offers settlement in UKB casino land dispute (07/25)

The Cherokee Nation is offering to settle a land-into-trust dispute with the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. The United Keetoowah Band operates the Keetoowah Cherokee Casino on a 2.03-acre site in Tahlequah. The Bureau of Indian Affairs plans to...

Hundreds line up for jobs at Twenty-Nine Palms Band casino (07/24)

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in California started accepting application for jobs at its new casino on Tuesday. Nearly 1,000 people turned out for a chance at 150 jobs, The Hi-Desert Star reported. Only the first 320 people...

Cherokee Nation sues to block UKB casino land-into-trust bid (07/24)

The Cherokee Nation went to court on Tuesday to block the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians from operating a gaming facility. Both tribes are headquartered in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. But the Cherokee Nation claims it is the only one with...

Oneida Nation celebrates 20th casino birthday with big cake (07/23)

Buddy Valastro, Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter and Turtle Clan Representative of the Oneida Nation Council Dale Rood proudly display the giant Turning Stone 20th Anniversary cake created by Valastro, star of TV’s “Cake Boss” program. Photo from Oneida...

United Keetoowah Band celebrates 27 years of tribal gaming (07/23)

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians celebrated the 27th anniversary of its gaming facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Keetoowah Cherokee Casino was one of the first gaming facilities in Indian Country and is one of the oldest in Oklahoma....

Catawba Nation working on lease for high-stakes bingo hall (07/22)

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina is finalizing a lease for a high-stakes bingo hall. The tribe is working with York County on the facility. The state has issued a license to offer prizes up to $100,000, The Rock Hill...

Law Article: Supreme Court to hear Bay Mills gaming lawsuit (07/18)

The shuttered Bay Mills Indian Community casino in Vanderbilt, Michigan. Photo © Bay Mills News Attorney discusses Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case involving the Bay Mills Indian Community: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed...

Tule River Tribe discusses possible move of casino with county (07/16)

The Tule River Tribe of California might move its casino to a new site, Chairman Neil Peyron said. The tribe initially proposed a second gaming facility but Peyron said that's off the table. Instead the tribe might move the Eagle...

Choctaw Nation to start work on next stage of casino expansion (07/15)

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will break ground August 1 on the second phase of a casino expansion project. The tribe is adding a second hotel tower to the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant. A conference center, a bowling alley,...

Q&A with Derrick Watchman on Navajo Nation casino in Arizona (07/15)

The Arizona Republic interviews Derrick Watchman, the chief executive officer for the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, about the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, the first Navajo Nation gaming facility in Arizona: Q: How’s business so far? A: Business has met...

Seminole Tribe faces more scrutiny on land adjacent to casino (07/11)

Seminole Tribe expansion site adjacent to casino in Coconut Creek, Florida. A second county in Florida wants the Bureau of Indian Affairs to impose a tougher standard on a land-into-trust application submitted by the Seminole Tribe. The tribe wants 45...

Village asserts jurisdiction on Cayuga Nation Class II facility (07/10)

The village of Union Springs, New York, is asserting jurisdiction over a Class II facility operated by the Cayuga Nation. The tribe offers bingo and pull tabs at the LakeSide Entertainment facility. It's located on land that is not in...

Cayuga Nation told to seek gambling license from local village (07/09)

The Cayuga Nation is being told to apply for a gambling license in the village of Union Springs, New York. The tribe reopened the LakeSide Entertainment bingo hall last week. The facility sits on land that is not in trust...

Graton Rancheria announces food roster at rising $800M casino (07/09)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria announced food and dining options at its $800 million casino. The Graton Resort and Casino will feature two restaurants...

Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation sets sail with casino yacht (07/05)

Workers last month prepared yacht for entertainment and gaming venture. Photo courtesy Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation of North Dakota debuted its casino yacht just in time for the July 4 holiday. The 149-passenger...

Cayuga Nation reopens gaming facility on land that isn't in trust (07/05)

The Cayuga Nation of New York has reopened its bingo hall.

Seneca Nation unveils $26M upgrade at off-reservation casino (07/03)

Artist's rendering of renovation at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. Image from Seneca Gaming Corporation The Seneca Nation will spend $26 million on renovations at its off-reservation casino in Niagara Falls, New York. The gaming floor at the Seneca...

Navajo Nation president signs bill for liquor at Arizona casinos (07/03)

Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly signed into law a bill that authorizes liquor at tribal gaming facilities in Arizona. The law allows alcohol on the floor of the new Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. Currently, liquor is only served in...

Quapaw Tribe's casino makes another donation to food banks (07/02)

The Quapaw Tribe is donating 10 tons of canned goods to four food banks in Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. The donation was facilitated by the Downstream Casino Resort. Recipients included the Inter-Tribal Council Food Distribution Center. The tribe donated $40,000...

Seminole Tribe defends bid to add land adjacent to casino site (07/02)

Seminole Tribe expansion site adjacent to casino in Coconut Creek, Florida. The Seminole Tribe of Florida wants to add 45 acres to one of its casino sites amid opposition from local officials. In a land-into-trust application that was submitted...

Oneida Nation doles out largest jackpot for 20th anniversary (07/01)

The Oneida Nation of New York awarded a $1 million jackpot, the largest ever at the Turning Stone Resort Casino.

Gila River Indian Community set for opening of $135M casino (07/01)

The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona is opening its new $135 million casino tomorrow. 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 a 90-room...

Navajo Nation Council approves bill for liquor sales at casino (07/01)

The Navajo Nation Council voted 9-7 on Friday to pass a bill that authorizes the sale of liquor at gaming facilities in Arizona. The bill allows alcohol on the floor of the new Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. Currently, liquor...

President of Navajo Nation supports liquor beyond casinos (06/28)

The Navajo Nation Council is debating a bill to allow the sale of liquor at gaming facilities in Arizona but President Ben Shelly doesn't think it goes far enough. Shelly supports liquor sales at all of the tribe's tourism businesses,...

Oneida Nation delays part of $28M expansion at main casino (06/28)

The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin has delayed work on part of its $28 million casino expansion. The tribe can't demolish a canopy at its main casino in Green Bay because birds are nesting there. The delay is expected to last...

Column: Supreme Court bears bad news on Bay Mills casino (06/28)

The shuttered Bay Mills Indian Community casino in Vanderbilt, Michigan. Photo © Bay Mills News Columnist doesn't think a U.S. Supreme Court decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community, a gaming case involving the Bay Mills Indian Community, will...

Mohegan Tribe immune in state court over eatery at casino (06/27)

A screenshot of the shuttered Big Bubba's BBQ at Mohegan Sun. The Mohegan Tribe can't be sued in state court over a dispute at its casino, a judge for the Connecticut Superior Court ruled last month. In a lease,...

Eastern Cherokees cut ties with Paula Deen after racial flap (06/27)

A screenshot of the Paula Deen's Kitchen page at the Harrah's Cherokee Casino. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina has severed its relationship with Paula Deen after the celebrity chef apologized for using a racial slur....

Seneca Nation on track at permanent off-reservation casino (06/27)

The Seneca Nation is on track to open its $200 million permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, by the end of the summer. The tribe has been operating the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in a temporary building since 2007....

NPR: Mohegan Tribe stirs competition with casino expansion (06/27)

A $50 million casino expansion by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut poses a threat to non-Indian gaming facilities in Rhode Island: More bad news for Rhode Island gambling venues: Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun casino has announced a major retail expansion at...

Navajo Nation Council weighs liquor sales at Arizona casinos (06/26)

The Navajo Nation Council is debating a bill to allow the sale of liquor at gaming facilities in Arizona. The tribe recently opened the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, its first in Arizona. The sponsor of the bill says liquor...

Mohegan Tribe announces $50M expansion of gaming facility (06/26)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut announced a $50 million expansion of its gaming facility. The tribe will be adding "The Downtown District" to the Mohegan Sun. Plans include a 14-screen movie theater, a bowling alley, a food pavilion and high-end...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band considers options to expand casino (06/25)

Executive say the goal is to use the land for entertainment, commercial and other options.

Gila River Indian Community set to open $135M casino in July (06/21)

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...

Narragansett Tribe upset with expansion of non-Indian casino (06/20)

The Narragansett Tribe has faced opposition to its gaming plans even as non-Indian options expand in the state.

Charges dropped against three in Poarch Creek casino protest (06/19)

Delegation from Muscogee Nation outside courthouse in Montgomery, Alabama. June 18, 2013. Photo from Hickory Ground Trespass charges were dropped against three men who took part in a protest at the casino owned by the Poarch Band of Creek...

Hearing for men accused in trespass at Poarch Creek casino (06/18)

Members of the Muscogee Nation board bus for their trip to Alabama. Four men are in court in Alabama this morning over charges that they trespassed at the casino owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Three of...

Omaha Tribe set to open permanent casino in February 2014 (06/17)

Logo for Blackbird Bend Casino. Image from Omaha Tribe The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is on track to open its permanent casino in Iowa in February 2014. The tribe held a beam signing ceremony at the Blackbird Bend Casino...

Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation to open casino on yacht (06/17)

Workers prepare yacht for entertainment and gaming venture. Photo courtesy Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation of North Dakota will launch a casino on a yacht later this year. The tribe plans to set...

Isleta Pueblo to host grand reopening for casino upgrades (06/14)

Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico will host a grand reopening on July 12 for its casino.

Winnebago Tribe names general manager of casino in Iowa (06/14)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska named one of its own as the general manager of its casino in Iowa. Ray Thomas has worked at the WinnaVegas Casino Resort since 1992. He's risen through the ranks and will be overseeing a...

Omaha Tribe to host ceremony for permanent casino in Iowa (06/12)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska will hold a beam signing ceremony for its casino in Iowa. The tribe is operating the Blackbird Bend Casino in a temporary structure. A permanent facility is due to open in February 2014. The beam...

Oneida Nation on schedule to open $25M expansion at casino (06/12)

Workers install the foundation on the Tin Rooster barn doors at Exit 33. Photo Oneida Indian Nation The Oneida Nation of New York will open a $25 million casino expansion in July. The tribe is adding an entertainment venue...

Gun Lake Tribe shares $8.4M in casino funds with community (06/06)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, is sharing $8.4 million in gaming revenues in Michigan. Under its Class III gaming compact, the tribe shares between 8 percent and 12 percent of electronic gaming...

Oneida Nation expects to open $28M casino expansion in year (06/04)

The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin expects to complete work on a $28 million casino expansion a year from now. Tribal officials broke ground on the project on Monday. The main casino in Green Bay will see a completely renovated gaming...

Chickasaw Nation covers cost of $7.5M road project by casino (06/04)

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma is paying for a $7.5 million road project near one of its casinos. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will award a contract for the work, the Associated Press reported. It involves a new interchange near the...

Miami Nation plans June grand opening for new gaming facility (06/03)

The Miami Nation of Oklahoma is hosting a grand opening on June 21 for its second gaming facility. The Prairie Sun Casino opened its doors on May 29. The 11,000 square-foot facility offers 252 slot machines and Class II electronic...

Oneida Nation set to break ground on $28M expansion of casino (06/03)

The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is breaking ground today on a $28 million casino expansion project. The tribe will be upgrading its main casino in Green Bay. Plans call for renovations of the gaming floor and new restaurants. The tribe...

Blackfeet Nation sets July opening date for hotel next to casino (06/03)

The Blackfeet Nation of Montana is set to open a hotel next to its casino in mid-July, The Great Falls Tribune reported. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites by the Glacier Peaks Casino features 86 rooms and more than 1,200...

Navajo Nation reports successful opening of Arizona casino (05/31)

The opening weekend for the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, the new Navajo Nation gaming facility in Arizona, was successful, an executive said. More than 2,000 people have been coming to the casino every day, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise CEO...

Mohegan Tribe in discussions for shopping plaza at casino (05/31)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is in talks to build a new shopping plaza at its casino, The Norwich Bulletin reports. The plaza could house up to 30 stores. An agreement in expected within a month, the paper said. The...

Water use a concern as Graton Rancheria casino approaches (05/30)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. With an opening date set for the casino owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, neighbors are being trained to monitor water levels in...

Graton Rancheria casino expected to open on November 1 (05/29)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. It looks like the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California will open its casino on November 1. The tribe hasn't made a public announcement....

Open For Business: A day at the new Navajo Nation casino (05/28)

A reporter spends the day at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, the new Navajo Nation gaming facility in Arizona: Pulling into the parking lot Saturday afternoon, I was relieved to see there were still lots of spaces available at the...

Kootenai Tribe adds more rooms to hotel at gaming facility (05/28)

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho has added 36 rooms to its gaming facility. The 36-room addition to the Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa opened on May 10. The response has been overwhelmingly positive -- the hotel has already been...

Eastern Shoshone Tribe unveils $38M expansion for casino (05/28)

The Eastern Shoshone Tribe of Wyoming is planning a major expansion of its casino. The Shoshone Rose Casino will grow from 15,000 square-feet to 165,000 square-feet. Plans include a 60,000-square-foot, 100-room hotel, a 30,000-square-foot indoor water park and a 15,000...

County approves gaming deal with Pinoleville Pomo Nation (05/28)

Supervisors in Mendocino County, California, voted 4-1 to approve a casino agreement with the Pinoleville Pomo Nation. The tribe is planning a 26,000 square-foot casino with 349 slot machines, 10 table games, a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a deli,...

Editorial: Navajo Nation won't see a big impact with casino (05/27)

Newspaper claims Navajo Nation won't see much of an economic impact from the new Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Arizona: Based on initial appearances, that might be difficult -- the casino is huge and has an appealing design and...

Cost for new Navajo Nation casino in Arizona put at $200M (05/24)

The Navajo Nation spent nearly $200 million on its first casino in Arizona, the tribe's top gaming executive said. The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise financed the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort with a loan from the tribe. That saved the...

Graton Rancheria starts training potential casino workers (05/23)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California has started training potential card dealers for its casino. Some 700 people have signed up for classes,...

Pechanga Band to build dedicated bingo hall inside casino (05/22)

The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians is bringing bingo back to its casino in southern California. The tribe will open a bingo hall inside the Pechanga Resort & Casino in July. The games mark a return to the tribe's foray...

County to take up Pinoleville Pomo Nation casino agreement (05/21)

Supervisors in Mendocino County, California, will take up a casino agreement with the Pinoleville Pomo Nation at a meeting tonight. The tribe signed a Class III gaming compact with Gov. Jerry Brown (D) in August 2011. As part of the...

Navajo Nation opens doors to first gaming facility in Arizona (05/21)

The grand opening takes place on Friday but eager visitors can already check out the new Navajo Nation facility in Arizona. The $175 million Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is the tribe's first in the state. The 267,000-square-foot facility features...

WPM: Northern Arapaho Tribe still going strong with gaming (05/20)

Wyoming Public Radio reports on how gaming has impacted the Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming: IRINA ZHOROV: The Wind River Casino has been open for almost a decade but it’s still a novelty to walk into; whirring slot machines, dimmed...

Tuolumne Band celebrates casino birthday with new hotel (05/17)

The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in California hosted a grand opening for a $22 million hotel at the Black Oak Casino. The hotel features 184 rooms and 16 suites. The five-story building also features 6,000 square-feet of conference space,...

Eastern Shoshone Tribe planning $38M expansion at casino (05/16)

The Eastern Shoshone Tribe of Wyoming is planning a $38 million expansion of its casino. The tribe will add 165,000 square-feet to the Shoshone Rose Casino, The Riverton Ranger reports. Plans call for a 100-room hotel, an indoor water park,...

Navajo Nation on track to open first gaming facility in Arizona (05/14)

The Navajo Nation is set to open its first gaming facility in Arizona later this month. The $175 million Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is near Flagstaff. The 267,000-square-foot facility features over 1,000 slot machines, 30 table games and live...

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe announces big expansion for casino (05/14)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan announced a major expansion of one of its casinos. The 39,000 square-foot Saganing Eagles Landing Casino will grow to 144,000 square-feet with the expansion. The tribe is adding a six-story hotel, gaming space and...

Muscogee Nation hosts opening for $2.8M casino renovation (05/10)

Duck Creek Casino Design & Renovation. I-5 Design The Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma will debut a $2.8 million renovation at one if its casinos next week. The tribe started work on the 10,000-square-foot Duck Creek Casino in January. The...

Pokagon Band makes promotions at growing casino business (05/10)

Fresh off the opening of its third gaming facility, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan announced two promotions. Matt Harkness has been named chief operating officer for all three of the tribe's Four Winds casinos. He will continue...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe celebrates $74M expansion at casino (05/10)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York celebrated a $74 million casino expansion. The tribe added a 150-room hotel, spa, gym and pool to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The tribe also moved the Mohawk Bingo Palace, which first opened...

Tribes cite expansion progress at Southern Gaming Summit (05/10)

The tribal gaming industry continues to expand, speakers said at the Southern Gaming Summit. Speakers from Mississippi, Oklahoma, Alabama and Louisiana said their tribes are building new facilities and adding new amenities. “Oklahoma is growing,” Sheila Morago, the executive director...

Graton Rancheria casino brings major impact on employment (05/09)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California will be hiring 2,000 people to work at the tribe's $800 million casino. The addition of the...

Yavapai-Prescott Tribe investigates threat at gaming resort (05/08)

The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe of Arizona is investigating a threat to its gaming resort. The threat prompted the evacuation of the tribe's two gaming facilities and its resort on Tuesday. The Prescott Daily Courier observed officers in protective gear and...

Redding Rancheria celebrates 20th anniversary of its casino (05/07)

The Redding Rancheria of California is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Win-River Casino.

Protesters set for hearing for incident at Poarch Creek casino (05/06)

The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. Photo © Poarch Band of Creek Indians. A judge in Alabama will hold a hearing next week to consider trespass charges against four men who staged a protest at the casino...

Southern Ute Tribe hopes new casino eateries lure customers (05/03)

The Southern Ute Tribe of Colorado has added three eateries to its casino. The Sky Ute Casino Resort now offers Seven Rivers, a fine dining steakhouse, Willows Baja Grille, a casual Mexican restaurant, and Willows Caf Bistro, a coffee shop....

Seminole Tribe approves blackjack tables inside casino eatery (05/02)

The Seminole Tribe has authorized blackjack games inside a restaurant at its casino, a first in the U.S. gaming industry, South Florida reports. The tribe gets all of the revenue from the two tables inside the Martorano's restaurant. Owner-chef Steve...

Pokagon Band finally comes 'home' with third gaming facility (05/01)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan opened its third gaming facility to the public on Tuesday and this one bears special significance. The 27,000 square-foot Four Winds Dowagiac is the smallest in the tribe's enterprise. But it's the...

Choctaw Nation expands casino options with $60M expansion (04/30)

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is getting ready to debut the results of a $60 million casino expansion project tomorrow. The tribe added 145,000 square feet, a seven-story hotel, a 500-seat entertainment venue, a 600-space covered parking garage and new...

Pokagon Band set to welcome visitors to new gaming facility (04/30)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is opening the doors to its third gaming facility in Michigan today. The 27,000 square-foot Four Winds Dowagiac will be the smallest in the tribe's enterprise. But the facility reflects the look and feel...

Kaw Nation opens first 100% smoke-free casino in Oklahoma (04/29)

Kaw Nation leaders at opening of SouthWind Casino in Kaw City. Photo © Kaw Nation. The Kaw Nation has opened the first completely smoke-free casino in Oklahoma. The SouthWind Casino in Kaw City opened on April 6. The small...

Opening of Graton Rancheria casino tied to $11M road project (04/26)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California haven't set an opening date for their casino but it's tied to the completion of an $11...

Yurok Tribe hosts ceremonial groundbreaking for first casino (04/26)

The Yurok Tribe of California held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Thursday for a casino and hotel on the reservation.

Mohegan Tribe earns praise at casino hearing in Pennsylvania (04/26)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut won praise at a casino license hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday. The tribe has operated the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs under state law for six years. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board holds a renewal...

State to pay for road project at new Eastern Cherokee casino (04/25)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has agreed to pay for a road and bridge to the new casino that's being developed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The tribe approved plans for the $110 million casino earlier this...

Pokagon Band ready to debut third gaming facility next week (04/25)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in Michigan will open its third gaming facility to the public next Tuesday. The 27,000 square-foot Four Winds Dowagiac will be the smallest in the tribe's enterprise. But the facility reflects the look and...

Yurok Tribe schedules job fair for casino construction workers (04/24)

The Yurok Tribe of California is hosting a job fair today for casino construction workers. The tribe is investing nearly $10 million in a casino and hotel on the reservation. About 100 construction workers are needed for the project. The...

Thousands apply for positions at rising Graton Rancheria casino (04/23)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Over 3,000 people so far have applied for jobs at the casino being built by the The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California. The...

Tigua Tribe attracts customers with 'sweepstakes' machines (04/22)

The Tigua Tribe is operating two facilities that offer "sweepstakes" machines that the state of Texas contends are illegal. The tribe offers the machines at the Speaking Rock Entertainment Center and the Socorro Entertainment Center. Attorney Dolph Barnhouse says the...

Mohegan Tribe works on $50M Pennsylvania casino expansion (04/19)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut expects to finish a $50 million expansion project at its Pennsylvania casino sometime this fall. The tribe is adding a 238-room hotel, a 20,000 square-foot convention center, a bistro, an indoor pool and fitness center...

San Carlos Apache Tribe makes plans for second gaming facility (04/19)

The San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona will be opening a second gaming facility. The tribe plans to open a temporary casino with 400 slot machines, 10 to 12 table games, a small lounge and a restaurant in 2014....

Gun Lake Tribe seeks permit as part of gaming expansion plan (04/18)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, could be expanding its casino. The tribe asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a permit to fill in about four acres of wetlands by the...

Eastern Cherokees to move quickly for second gaming facility (04/16)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is moving quickly on a second gaming facility in North Carolina. The tribal council approved plans for a $110 million casino in Cherokee County. A temporary facility is expected to open within six months...

Gun Lake Tribe takes step toward expansion of gaming facility (04/16)

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, is taking steps to expand its casino in Michigan. After years of litigation, the tribe opened the Gun Lake Casino in early 2011. The tribe is now...

Graton Rancheria casino to become one of biggest employers (04/15)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria have started the hiring process for the tribe's $800 million casino resort. The tribe will hire 2,000 people to...

Winnebago Tribe to open entertainment venue at casino in Iowa (04/12)

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will open an entertainment venue at its casino in Iowa. Construction is already underway on the 1,500-seat venue at the WinnaVegas Casino Resort . It's due to open in June. The tribe is also expanding...

Eastern Cherokees moving forward with plans for $110M casino (04/12)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is moving forward with plans for a second casino in North Carolina. The tribe will spent $110 million on a gaming facility about an hour away from the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort, The...

Puyallup Tribe announces plans for major expansion of casino (04/10)

Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel. Photo © Puyallup Tribe. The Puyallup Tribe of Washington announced plans for a major expansion of the Emerald Queen Casino. The tribe will start work this summer on 2,500-stall parking structure. After that's finished,...

Bishop Paiute Tribe upgrades casino with beer and wine sales (04/09)

The Bishop Paiute Tribe of California added beer and wine service to its casino last month. The tribe hired 13 new employees to handle the sale of beer and wine in the lounge at the Paiute Palace Casino. It's part...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe scales back casino hotel plan (04/09)

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin has scaled back the size of its casino hotel. The hotel at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino will still have 381 rooms, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. But it will rise 17 stories, down...

Jamul Band reignites controversy with plans for $360M casino (04/09)

The Jamul Indian Village of California has reignited local opposition with plans for a $360 million casino on the reservation. The tribe says the 200,000 square-foot facility, to be developed in partnership with Penn National Gaming, will blend into the...

Editorial: Eastern Cherokee casino generates positive impacts (04/09)

Newspaper welcomes positive impact of casino owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: We in Sevier County like to think we have everything a visitor could want. And we do have a huge variety of attractions. But not all....

Eastern Cherokees celebrate $650M casino expansion project (04/08)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians celebrated the completion of a $650 million casino expansion project last month. The Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort now boasts more than 4,000 gaming machines, more than 1,110 hotel rooms, 10 restaurants and an...

Twenty-Nine Palms Band set to break ground on new casino (04/04)

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in California is about to break ground on its second casino, The Desert Trail reports. The 30,000 square-foot Tortoise Rock Casino will feature 500 slot machines, seven table games, a deli and a...

Pokagon Band ranks at top of Michigan's tribal casino industry (04/03)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians saw a slot machine take of $334 million in 2012, the largest of any tribe in Michigan, The Grand Rapids Business Journal reported. The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe ranked second, with a take of $291...

ICT interviews Creek leaders in dispute over Alabama casino (04/02)

The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. Indian Country Today caught up with leaders of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the Muscogee Nation and asked them about the Save Hickory Ground dispute. Eddie Tullis, a...

Oklahoma tribes expand casinos amid increase in revenues (04/02)

Artist's rendering of the new River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Image from Muscogee Nation. Tribes in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area are slowly expanding their gaming enterprises as revenues continue to rise. The Cherokee Nation completed three expansion projects...

Texas seen as a potential threat to tribal casinos in Oklahoma (04/01)

Tribal casino revenues continue to grow in Oklahoma but that could change if Texas enters the business, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. Tribal casinos near the state border attract a large number of patrons from Texas, where...

Pokagon Band sets April 30 opening for newest gaming facility (04/01)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will open the doors to its third gaming facility on April 30. The 27,000 square-foot Four Winds Dowagiac will be the smallest in the tribe's enterprise. But the facility reflects the look and feel...

Kickapoo Tribe ready to debut expansion of casino in Texas (03/29)

The Kickapoo Tribe of Texas will be unveiling a major casino expansion this spring. The tribe is more than doubling the size of the gaming floor at the Lucky Eagle Casino. The tribe is also adding a 249-room hotel to...

Graton Rancheria praised for handling of $800M casino plans (03/29)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. It took more than a decade but the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria will open its casino in California later this year. The Rohnert...

Tuolumne Band plans soft opening for $22M hotel at casino (03/27)

Artist's rendering of the new hotel at the Black Oak Casino. The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in California is planning an April 1 soft opening for a $22 million hotel at the Black Oak Casino. The 148-room facility...

Graton Rancheria agrees to pay more for impacts of casino (03/27)

Artist's rendering of the Graton Resort and Casino. Image from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria of California has agreed to a new revenue-sharing deal with the city of Rohnert Park. The tribe is...

Eastern Cherokees make big impact on economy with casino (03/25)

Gaming has been good for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and for the economy in western North Carolina The Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort employs 2,500 people, about 400 of whom are tribal members. “The bottom line is about...

Graton Rancheria casino causes big spike in local land sales (03/21)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria of California spent $100 million for its 254-acre casino site back in 2005. The deal amounted to what seemed like a hefty $393,700 per acre. But now that the casino is under construction, local...

Viejas Band ready to welcome visitors to $36M casino hotel (03/21)

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians in California is hosting a grand opening for its $36 million casino hotel tonight. The 128-room, five-story hotel sits next to the Viejas Casino. The tribe hopes to attract locals and reward frequent gamblers...

Tuolumne Band ready to open $22M hotel at casino on May 1 (03/20)

Artist's rendering of the new hotel at the Black Oak Casino. The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in California will debut a $22 million hotel at the Black Oak Casino to the public on May 1. The 148-room facility...

Muscogee Nation announces hotel as part of casino expansion (03/19)

The Muscogee Nation is announcing a $250 million expansion of the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The tribe will be adding a 22-story, 500-room hotel tower to the facility. The expansion will include a new gaming area, an entertainment...

Chicken Ranch Rancheria eyes more improvements at casino (03/19)

The Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians in California recently remodeled its casino and could be making more improvements soon. About a year ago, the tribe expanded the size of the Chicken Ranch Casino and Bingo and added a restaurant...

Comanche Nation breaks ground on 87-room hotel at casino (03/18)

Rendering of the new hotel at the Comanche Red River Casino. The Comanche Nation of Oklahoma broke ground on an 87-room hotel at the Comanche Red River Casino on Friday. Construction is expected to take nine to 10 months....

Omaha Tribe puts members back to work at reopened casino (03/18)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is putting its members back to work thanks to Indian gaming. The tribe opened its gaming facility in Iowa in January and gave it a new name -- the Blackbird Bend Casino. The facility, which...

Snoqualmie Tribe still working on plans for casino expansion (03/18)

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington is still working on plans to add a hotel to the Snoqualmie Casino. The tribe scheduled a general council meeting to discuss refinancing of its casino debt last month, The Seattle Times reported. But the...

Nez Perce Tribe wins passage of bill for liquor license at casino (03/15)

A bill that would allow the Nez Perce Tribe to sell liquor at its casino cleared a final vote in the Idaho Legislature. House Bill 159 creates a new exception in state liquor law that applies to tribal hotel facilities...

Skokomish Tribe plans summer opening for casino expansion (03/14)

Groundbreaking -- David Owens (GM Lucky Dog Casino), Tim “Wiggs” LeClair (Skokomish Council Member), Charles “Guy” Miller (Skokomish Council Chairman), Yvonne Oberly (Skokomish Tribal CEO), Cody Andrews (Skokomish Council Member), Paul Hamel (Group West) and John Hanks (Swinerton). Photo...

Mohegan Tribe cuts jobs in Pennsylvania amid drop in revenue (03/12)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut has cut 12 jobs at its gaming facility in Pennsylvania amid a drop in revenues. Slot machine revenues at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs fell nearly 14 percent in February 2013, when compared to...

Comanche Nation breaks ground on new road leading to casino (03/12)

The Comanche Nation of Oklahoma is building a new road to its casino. The road will ease congestion around the Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton. "It's been a long time coming," Administrator William Owens said at the ceremonial groundbreaking, The...

Nez Perce Tribe close to final vote on bill for casino liquor sales (03/12)

A bill that would allow the Nez Perce Tribe to sell liquor at its casino is moving toward a final vote in the Idaho Legislature. House Bill 159 creates a new exception in state liquor law that applies to tribal...

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe sees continued growth at its casino (03/11)

The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe of Washington continues to see growth at its 7 Cedars gaming facility. The casino posted double-digit percentage gains up until about 2009, right after the recession hit. But revenues have remained stable in the years since...

Eastern Cherokee leaders move cautiously on second casino (03/08)

Leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina are moving with caution on plans for a second casino. The tribal council tabled a resolution to authorize a $110 million Class III facility. Leaders said they wanted more...

Mashantucket Tribe delays groundbreaking for casino outlets (03/08)

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is waiting for better weather to break ground on an outlet mall at its casino. The tribe planned to break ground in February. But a source told The New London Day that the...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe completes transition to a bigger casino (03/08)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York has completed the transition of its bingo hall to a new casino. The Mohawk Bingo Palace opened 25 years ago. It's now a part of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The tribe spent...

Seneca Nation chugging along with permanent casino in Buffalo (03/06)

The Seneca Nation continues work on a permanent off-reservation casino in downtown Buffalo, New York. The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino opened in a temporary structure in 2007. The $130 million permanent facility is expected to open this November. The new...

Eastern Cherokees consider another Class III facility with hotel (03/06)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians could open a second Class III facility, along with a hotel, on the reservation. The tribe runs the successful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort. A compact that was finalized last year authorized live card...

Critic doesn't think Yurok Tribe should get into gaming business (03/05)

The Yurok Tribe of California will be investing nearly $10 million in its first casino but one member doesn't think it's a good idea. James Dunlap started a petition to prevent the tribe from using a portion of a trust...

Pokagon Band anticipates spring opening for Michigan casino (02/26)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians expects to open its third gaming facility in Michigan something this spring. The 27,000 square-foot Four Winds Dowagiac will be the smallest in the tribe's enterprise. But the design aims to reflect the look...

Miami Nation expects spring opening for new gaming facility (02/25)

The Miami Nation of Oklahoma plans to open its new casino in late March or early April. The tribe broke ground on the Prairie Sun Casino last March. The 11,000 square-foot facility will feature 250 electronic games. The tribe is...

Eastern Cherokees look at a new location for Class II facility (02/22)

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is looking at a new location for a Class II facility. The tribe would pay $1.9 million to acquire land owned by a tribal member. Plans calls for a temporary facility, with a permanent...

Members of Yurok Tribe endorse plan for casino development (02/22)

It looks like the Yurok Tribe of California will be getting into the Indian gaming business. The results aren't certified but tribal members voted in favor of using $9.6 million to finance a casino. Construction will likely start in late...

Poarch Band faces two lawsuits amid $246M casino expansion (02/21)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is facing two lawsuits as it undertakes a $246 million casino expansion project. The first lawsuit was filed last December by the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma. The Muscogees say the Poarch Band has violated...

Twenty-Nine Palms Band analyzes traffic in new casino study (02/21)

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in California says its new casino will increase traffic. The tribe anticipates 1,362 daily trips to the Tortoise Rock Casino. The facility could open later this year. The tribe operates the Spotlight 29...

Bill for liquor license at Nez Perce Tribe's casino moves forward (02/21)

A bill that would allow the Nez Perce Tribe to sell liquor at its casino is moving toward a final vote in the Idaho House. The tribe already sells beer and wine at the Clearwater River Casino. As part of...

Jena Band fulfills dream with debut of Class II gaming facility (02/20)

It only took 15 years but the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians in Louisiana has finally joined the Indian gaming industry.

Muscogee Nation leader in Alabama as casino fight escalates (02/19)

Muscogee Nation Chief George Tiger is in Alabama today to discuss a casino dispute with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Tiger is due to hold a press conference at 3pm at the federal courthourse in Montgomery. That's the court...

Poarch Creeks arrest four who attempted prayer at casino site (02/18)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama arrested four people who attempted a prayer ceremony at the tribe's casino site. Wayland Gray, Mike Harjo, Michael Deo and a man identified only as "Maggot" were charged with trespassing. Gray also...

Santee Sioux Tribe works for a better future with $20M casino (02/18)

The Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska hopes its new $20 million gaming facility will pave the way for a better future on the reservation. The tribe first opened the Ohiya Casino in 1995. Only nine people were employed at the...

Poarch Creeks won't allow group to hold prayer at gaming site (02/15)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama refused to allow a prayer ceremony at the site of a casino expansion project. The Save Hickory Ground group came to Alabama to offer prayers to tribal ancestors who were removed from...

Santee Sioux Tribe celebrates grand opening of gaming facility (02/15)

The Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska is holding a grand opening ceremony for its new $20 million gaming facility. The 61,000 square-foot Ohiya Casino replaces an older facility. It offers about 200 electronic Class II games and employs about 90...

Twenty-Nine Palms Band hosts public meeting for new casino (02/14)

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in California held a public meeting last week to discuss plans for its new casino. The February 7 meeting was well attended, The Desert Trail reported, but few people spoke. A handful, however,...

City claims eminent domain for Graton Rancheria casino road (02/14)

The city of Rohnert Park, California, is asserting eminent domain in order to widen a road to the casino being built by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The city and the tribe made offers to the owners of...

Pokagon Band hosts job fair to fill 100 positions at new casino (02/14)

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in Michigan will host a casino job fair on Saturday. The tribe is filing about 100 positions at the Four Winds Dowagiac. The 26,000 square-foot facility is scheduled to open this summer. People who...

Group goes ahead with ceremony at Poarch Creek casino site (02/14)

A group of tribal activists will go ahead with a ceremony at the casino site of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama. Save Hickory Ground consists of members of the Poarch Band and the Muscogee Nation. They oppose...

Navajo Nation sees big turnout at job fair for Arizona casino (02/13)

Thousands turned out a casino job fair hosted by the Navajo Nation. The tribe is hiring at least 800 people for the new Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. The $175 million facility near Flagstaff, Arizona, is expected to open in...

Lawmakers object to liquor license for Nez Perce Tribe casino (02/13)

Some lawmakers in Idaho are raising concerns about a bill that would allow the Nez Perce Tribe to sell liquor at its casino. The tribe already sells beer and wine at the Clearwater River Casino. As part of a $16...

Group seeks access to Poarch Creek casino site for ceremony (02/13)

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama won't grant access to its casino site for a ceremony on Thursday. The tribe spending $246 million on a new Wind Creek Wetumpka. Opponents want to hold a prayer ceremony at the...

Jena Band making plans to expand brand new gaming facility (02/13)

The Jena Choctaw Pines Casino finally opened to the public.

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe announces casino expansion plan (02/12)

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan announced plans to expand the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino. The 32,900 square-foot casino will grow to over 122,000 square-feet. The tribe plans to add 150 rooms and a diner, to the facility "The time...

Graton Rancheria unveils drawings for $800M casino resort (02/12)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria of California unveiled drawings of its $800 million casino that's slated to open later this year. The Graton Resort and Casino will be a single-story building that was designed to reflect the local...

Jena Band set to open Class II gaming facility on Wednesday (02/12)

The 46,000-square-foot Jena Choctaw Pines Casino will feature more than 700 gaming devices, poker tables, a sports bar and a buffet.

Twenty-Nine Palms Band seeks to shield tortoise from casino (02/07)

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in California is paying close attention to the desert tortoise as it moves forward with a new casino. The Tortoise Rock Casino will be located on a 32-acre site of tribal land. The...

Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation marks fifth anniversary of casino (02/05)

The Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation of Alberta celebrated the fifth anniversary of its casino. The Eagle River Casino is Alberta's fifth Native casino. It survived the recession and will soon be expanding with an RV park and possibly a hotel....

Oneida Nation to hire 150 people as part of casino expansion (02/05)

The Oneida Nation of New York is hiring 150 people as part of 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 a...

Navajo Nation to open major casino resort in Arizona in May (02/04)

The Navajo Nation expects to open its first gaming facility in Arizona in May. The Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is located off a major interstate near Flagstaff. The tribe is spending $175 million on the first phase of the...

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to use site for off-reservation casino (01/30)

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of South Dakota wants to use a 91-acre site that's been tied up in litigation for more than two decades for an off-reservation casino. The tribe filed the land-into-trust application in 1990. The Bureau of...

Muscogee Nation reports 10 percent rise in gaming revenue (01/30)

[YouTube: State of the Nation] Muscogee Nation gaming revenues are up 10 percent, Chief George Tiger said in his State of the Nation address. The tribe operates 11 gaming facilities. The flagship is the River Spirit Casino, which Tiger...

Bois Forte Band holds final bingo session after 26-year run (01/30)

The Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota is holding its last bingo game tonight. The Fortune Bay Resort Casino got its start with bingo 26 years ago. But the tribe said it was time to end the games. “We...

Twenty-Nine Palms Band to spend $1.4M on gaming facility (01/29)

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in California plans to spend $1.4 million on its new gaming facility. The tribe will break ground on the Tortoise Rock Casino next month. The 30,000-square-foot facility will feature 500 slot machines, five...

Protest over Poarch Creek casino expansion at sacred site (01/28)

A group of protesters called on the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama to stop a casino expansion project. The tribe is spending $246 million on a new Wind Creek Wetumpka. Opponents say the casino will destroy the Hickory...

Navajo Nation to hire 800 people for new casino in Arizona (01/28)

The Navajo Nation will hire 800 people to work at the tribe's first gaming facility in Arizona. The tribe is building the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort near Flagstaff. The facility is expected to open later this summer. The tribe...

Twenty-Nine Palms Band to announce plans for new casino (01/28)

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in California will announce plans today for its second casino near the city of Twentynine Palms. The tribe plans a 30,000-square-foot facility with 500 slot machines, five table games and two poker tables....

Former Poarch Creek leader organizes protest at gaming site (01/25)

A former leader of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama is helping to organize a protest at the tribe's casino site on Saturday. William Bailey, a former council member, opposes the $246 million expansion of the Wind Creek...

Cabazon Band welcomes visitors to newly remodeled casino (01/24)

The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians in California recently remodeled its casino. The Fantasy Springs Hotel and Resort features an entirely new gaming floor. "We just completely ripped everything out and started right from scratch," general manager Paul Ryan told...

Idle No More protest targets Poarch Creek casino expansion (01/24)

Opponents of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama will stage an Idle No More protest at the tribe's casino site on Saturday. The tribe is spending $246 million to expand the Wind Creek Wetumpka. The facility is located...

Meskwaki Nation worried about proposed non-Indian casino (01/22)

The Meskwaki Nation says a proposed non-Indian gaming facility will draw jobs and revenue away from the tribal casino. The tribe operates the Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel in Tama. A non-Indian group wants to build a casino in Cedar...

Quapaw Tribe cites $1B contribution to economy from casino (01/21)

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma welcomed visitors to its new casino hotel on Friday amid a study that put the economic impact of the facility at over $1 billion. The Downstream Resort Casino has pumped more than $225 million into...

Omaha Tribe plans to spend $11M on permanent Iowa casino (01/21)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska will spend $11 million on a permanent casino in Iowa, The Sioux City Journal reports. The tribe is using its own funds, plus disaster funds from the Federal Emergency Management Administration, to build the new...

Graton Rancheria helping residents near casino monitor water (01/21)

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria of California launched a program to help residents near its casino monitor their water supplies. The tribe is paying the Sotoyome Resource Conservation District $126,035 to test water levels in wells. The data will...

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