Casino
October 4, 2021
Tesuque Pueblo Casino in New Mexico Closed after Cyberattack
A small casino in New Mexico is the latest victim of a cyberattack and will remain closed for an undisclosed period of time as casino leaders and security experts work on establishing the extent of the potential damage. Impact Unknown The Pueblo of Tesuque tribe reported their Tesuque Pueblo casino in Santa Fe was targeted […]
Legal
February 10, 2021
New Mexico Gambling Expansion Bill Stalled
New Mexico’s House Bill 101 to legalize sports and casino wagering at state racetracks has been stalled and seems unlikely to ever pass. Conflicting Opinions on the Bill Legislation to authorize sports betting and casino games at New Mexico horse racing tracks seem likely to fail, following a meeting of the House Education Committee on […]
Legal
January 20, 2021
New Mexico Gambling Expansion Bill Goes One Step Forward
House Bill 101 which proposes the expansion of gambling in New Mexico was introduced on Tuesday this week at the start of the state’s legislative season. The bill proposes the legalization of online and retail sports betting and table games at the state’s horse race tracks. NM Gambling Expansion to Fund College Scholarship Programs In […]
Legal
January 16, 2021
New Mexico Proposes Expanding of Gaming to Fund Lottery Scholarships
In a bid to secure additional funding for lottery scholarships and students, New Mexico lawmakers are proposing an expansion of the state’s gaming industry. Lawmakers Looking to Expand Gaming in New Mexico New Mexico is looking to expand its gaming industry in a bid to back the state’s scholarship program for qualifying college students. With […]
Casino
January 2, 2021
Navajo Lays Off Temporarily More than 1,100 Casino Employees
Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, the business entity of the Navajo Nation operating the tribe’s gambling establishments in Arizona and New Mexico, announced Thursday plans to temporarily lay off on New Year’s Day more than 1,100 workers. Temporary Layoffs to Cut Costs The Gaming Enterprise noted in its release that due to the impact on revenue […]
Legal
October 23, 2020
New Mexico Tribal Leaders Object to Las Vegas Gambling Expansion
New Mexico tribal operators have protested against a proposed overhaul of the gambling industry that would lead to expansion of what they described “private wealth” at the expense of tribal communities and the state’s purse. Tribes Say No to Gambling Expansion in New Mexico Non-tribal racetracks and casinos in New Mexico have been looking to […]
Legal
September 21, 2020
New Mexico Racinos May Have Same Privileges as Tribal Operators
A new draft will aim to introduce major changes in the New Mexico’s gambling landscape, giving racetrack casinos or racinos the same status as tribal casinos. The “Gaming Industry Recovery Act” has outlined a number of changes that it sees as necessary to stimulate the industry. The proposed legislation would introduce changes to how alcohol […]
Business
January 19, 2020
Caliente Group President Concerned About New Local Government Tax
Only 9 months after the official opening of the first gambling lounge by Caliente Group, in partnership with Euro Games Technology, the company faces serious problems in their operations, due to the introduction of a local government tax that went into force at the beginning of 2020. Back in April 2019, Caliente Group General Director […]