Legal
July 6, 2021
Southwest Parimutuels Files Lawsuit against FL Gaming Compact
Sports betting legalization in Florida is now facing legal hurdles after a pari-mutuel company filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the state compact with the Seminole Tribe. Legal Fiction Southwest Parimutuels, owner of Magic City Casino in Miami and the Bonita Springs Poker Room, filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern […]
Industry
July 1, 2021
Maine Governor Shoots Down Tribal Gaming in the State
Native Indian tribes in Maine were just one signature away from being able to open casinos on their tribal land. They were most likely already preparing the chips and cards in anticipation of the final approval, but will now need to put their gear back in storage. Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, has vetoed a legislative […]
Sports
June 22, 2021
North Bay Tribes Push for Legalization of Sports Betting in California’s Tribal Casinos
The North Bay tribes are supporting the legalization of sports betting at native land casinos. This results in an expensive conflict between the tribes and other bookmakers as it may give tribal casinos a monopoly on sports gambling. The state measure in question is scheduled for the ballot in November next year and would potentially make […]
Casino
November 9, 2020
Tribal Casinos in Fremont County, WY Temporarily Close Today
Fremont County, Wyoming, temporarily closes tribal gaming facilities today after the Northern Arapaho Business Council revealed restrictions last week. The temporary closure was introduced in light of an increased number of positive COVID-19 cases and will last through November 30. Fremont County, Wyoming Closes Tribal Gaming Facilities Temporarily The Wind River Hotel and Casino and […]
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 […]
Legal
August 22, 2020
DOI Approves Two Contested Tribal Compacts in Oklahoma
The gaming compacts signed by Governor Stitt with the Kialegee Tribal Town and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians were deemed as approved by the Department of Interior. In contrast, Chairman Morgan of the Oklahoma Indian Association deemed the compacts as “unlawful”. U.S. Department of Interior Approves Two Gaming Compacts in Oklahoma Earlier this […]
Casino
August 21, 2020
Washington, Idaho Tribal Casinos Adapt to COVID-19 Outbreak
Tribal and commercial casino operators in the U.S. were affected by the spread of COVID-19. While all casinos were closed back in March upon gradual reopening tribal venues and commercial properties implemented strict health and safety protocols. The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Gaming Industry Similar to commercial casino operators, the tribal casinos in […]
Casino
August 16, 2020
Casino Health Measures and Smoke Ban Are Good for Business
Tribal gaming operators enforcing smoke bans may soon pull ahead financially in the COVID-19 fallout, branding themselves as more health-oriented casinos. Tribal Casinos Snuff Out Smoking on the Casino Floor Ushering in a slew of health and safety measures in casinos may have seemedwhile counter-intuitive, but business is finally waking up to the realization that […]
Legal
August 10, 2020
Tribes Sue Each Other over Gambling Compacts in Oklahoma
A lawsuit was filed against U.S. Department of the Interior and Governor Kevin Stitt by four Oklahoma tribes – The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Citizen Potawatomi Nations. The Hurdle over Gambling Compacts in Oklahoma Continues Last week Friday, four tribes in Oklahoma filed a lawsuit against U.S. Department of the Interior and Governor Kevin Stitt. […]