Tribal Gaming

Native-American tribal gaming operator news coverage, including issues surrounding use of sovereign and non-sovereign land, those affected by federal laws such as the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, state compacts, political alliances and battles, and scandals.

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Wisconsin Turtle Bay Casino Ex-Employee Indicted for Alleged Embezzlement

A Wisconsin grand jury has indicted a former Turtle Bay casino worker accused of embezzling over $72,000 from the tribal gaming property. He faces up to 160 years in prison. Leva Oustigoff, Jr., 58, of Cumberland, WI., was indicted on...

Ed Silverstein — October 28, 2020

Lindsey Graham Backflipped on Catawba Casino After Gaming Tycoon Campaign Donations

Philip Conneller — October 28, 2020

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Concedes Tribal Gaming Compact Fight

Devin O'Connor — October 26, 2020

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Nearly All US Commercial Casinos and Tribal Gaming Venues Closed Amid Pandemic

Devin O'Connor — March 24, 2020

DOI Reverses Decision on Mashpee Wampanaoag Tribal Land, Stripping Tribe of Sovereignty and $1 Billion Casino

Philip Conneller — September 10, 2018

Pechanga, San Manuel Casinos Close Until April as Coronavirus Saps California Gaming Industry

Todd Shriber — March 15, 2020

American Gaming Law: Two Las Vegas Casino Industry Legal Experts Break Down Sports Betting Post-PASPA, Vegas Reinvention, and the Online Outlook

Devin O'Connor — August 26, 2018

Arkansas Voters Legalize Casino Gaming Through Controversial Ballot Measure

Philip Conneller — November 7, 2018

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Couple Denies Embezzling from Tribe’s California Casino, $38M Suit Seeks RICO Damages

A couple who allegedly “skimmed” $2.9 million from the Gold Country Casino Resort near Oroville, Calif. is being sued for $38 million by the...

Philip Conneller — October 26, 2020

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Northern Arapaho Tribe Pushing Ahead with Wyoming Sports Betting Effort

Wyoming's Northern Arapaho Tribe is looking to leverage its status as a sovereign entity. This would allow the tribe to bring sports wagering to...

Todd Shriber — October 23, 2020

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Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Receives Gaming License

Devin O'Connor — October 23, 2020

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New Mexico Tribal Operators Denounce ‘Reckless’ Racetrack Gambling Expansion Plans

Philip Conneller — October 20, 2020

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US Supreme Court Rejects Oklahoma Lawsuit Against Tribal Gaming Manufacturer

Devin O'Connor — October 19, 2020

Mohegan Gaming Officially Wins Greek Casino License, Athens Resort Moving Forward

Devin O'Connor — October 15, 2020

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Kansas Tribe Opens Trailer Casino, as State Continues Legal Opposition

Devin O'Connor — October 11, 2020

Casino Violence: Man Faces Federal Charges for Hitting Tribal Cop, Minn. Deputy Shoots, Kills Fleeing Suspect

Steve Bittenbender — October 10, 2020

MGE Nevada License Approved by Regulators, Set to Become First Tribal Operator in Las Vegas

Philip Conneller — October 9, 2020

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing from North Dakota Tribal Casino

Devin O'Connor — October 8, 2020

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Indigenous Casinos Grab Five Spots on Top 10 List of Resorts Outside Las Vegas

For the second consecutive year, Indigenous tribes own and operate five of the top 10 casinos not in Las Vegas, as ranked by USA...

Devin O'Connor — October 5, 2020

California casino cyber attack Cache Creek

Northern California Casino Cache Creek Confirms Closure Due to Cyber Attack

Devin O'Connor — October 1, 2020

Mashpee Gaming Authority Subpoenaed by Federal Grand Jury Over $1 Billion Massachusetts Casino Proposal

Philip Conneller — October 1, 2020

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Alabama State Lawsuit Claiming Casinos Are Public Nuisances Proceeds

Devin O'Connor — September 27, 2020

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Graton Rancheria Tribe Donates $15M to UCLA Law for Native American Studies

Devin O'Connor — September 24, 2020

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Michigan Island Resort Casino Continues Construction on $33M Hotel Expansion

Devin O'Connor — September 23, 2020

Justice Ginsburg’s Mixed Legacy on Gambling Cases Weighed by Legal Experts

Ed Silverstein — September 23, 2020

Catawba Nation North Carolina casino

Bipartisan Federal Bill to Protect Catawba Indian Land in North Carolina Introduced

Devin O'Connor — September 21, 2020

New Mexico Could See Expanded Gambling at Commercial Racetracks

Ed Silverstein — September 21, 2020

Wampanoag Tribe

Massachusetts Tribe Squares Off with Town in Court Over Martha’s Vineyard Casino

Philip Conneller — September 15, 2020

Ninth Circuit Tosses Case Against ‘Half-Blood Indian’ Jamul Casino

Philip Conneller — September 13, 2020

COVID-19 Cases Present at California Casino Early in Pandemic, Lawsuit Shows

Philip Conneller — September 9, 2020

Southwest Tribal Casinos Face Worrisome Outlook for Recovery

Ed Silverstein — September 9, 2020