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December 2020

Graton Casino cancels indoor NYE party with 4,000 Guests December 30, 2020 - Graton Resort and Casino north of San Francisco avoided a major health and public relations catastrophe by canceling a huge. indoor New Years Eve party. Over 4,000 guest were expected. ... Read more

Virginia
Richmond casino will be selected from three proposals
December 29, 2020 - Voters in Richmond, Virginia will decide in a Nov 2021 election whether to approve or reject a casino for their city. The casino proposed on the ballot will be selected by the Richmond City Council ... Read more

Alabama releases gambling report
December 28, 2020 - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's Study Group on Gambling Policy released its findings last week in an 876-page report. The report recommends legalization of five to seven casinos, a state lottery and sports betting. ... Read more

California
New Year's Eve at Southern California casinos
December 27, 2020 - New Year 2021 celebrations are different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most Southern California Indian casinos have limited their guest capacity and toned down events. Several have canceled all ... Read more

Oklahoma
Kiowa Casino Hobart proposal gets federal approval
December 26, 2020 - The Kiowa Indian Tribe received approval last week from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to build a new casino on an 11-acre site in Hobart, Oklahoma. The land will be transferred ... Read more

California
California Tribes gather enough signatures to put sports betting on 2022 ballot
December 24, 2020 - California tribes through the Coalition to Authorize Sports Wagering have submitted 1.4 million signatures to the state to place a sports betting measure on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot. ... Read more

Nebraska
Winnebago Tribe forms subsidiary to develop racetrack casinos
December 23, 2020 - Ho-Chunk Inc, the economic development subsidiary of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, has incorporated a new enterprise named WarHorse Gaming LLC. The new company will partner with ... Read more

Indiana
Four Winds Casino South Bend is seeking Indiana gaming compact
December 22, 2020 - The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is negotiating with the Indiana Gaming Commission for a gaming compact to allow Vegas-style slot machines, table games and sportsbook ... Read more

Oklahoma
Hard Rock Tulsa wins '2020 ACM Casino of the Year'
December 21, 2020 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa is named the '2020 Casino of the Year' by the Academy of Country Music for its Hard Rock Live concert venue. Hard Rock Live has hosted scores of iconic ... Read more

North Carolina
North Carolina Tribe will purchase Caesars Southern Indiana Casino
December 20, 2020 - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been negotiating with Caesars Entertainment to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana Casino in Elizabeth, IN near Louisville, Kentucky. ... Read more

California
Eagle Mountain Casino gets final approval to build new casino hotel in Porterville
December 19, 2020 - The federal government gave final approval last week to the Tule River Indian Tribe to build and move into a new casino at a site near the Porterville Municipal Airport. ... Read more

California
California Indian Casinos remain open during COVID-19 stay-at-home order
December 18, 2020 - Californians are under a 3 week stay-at-home order to fight the surging number of COVID-19 cases that is consuming an alarming amount of hospital ICU capacity. The state ... Read more

Phoenix Rising FC building new home at Wild Horse Pass
December 17, 2020 - Phoenix Rising FC is building a new stadium and training complex at Wild Horse Pass on the Gila River Indian Reservation. Construction is scheduled for completion prior to the ... Read more

Massachusetts
Tribal land dispute over proposed Taunton casino
December 16, 2020 - The Mattakeeset Tribe claims ancestral land rights to the Taunton casino site proposed by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, and are seeking formal recognition of their land claim from ... Read more

Connecticut
Tribal Winds Casino project goes On Hold
December 15, 2020 - The Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes have federal and state approvals as a joint venture to build a new $300 million casino in East Windsor, CT. Last week the two tribes announced ... Read more

Texas
Texas casino legalization sought by Las Vegas Sands
December 14, 2020 - Billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his Las Vegas Sands company see Texas as a super huge opportunity for future growth of Sands Casinos. The company is pushing Texas legislators for ... Read more

Connecticut
Foxwoods Casino Resort closes two hotels after occupancy rate drops
December 13, 2020 - Foxwoods Casino Resort has experienced less demand for hotel rooms as COVID-19 surges and guidelines tighten. As a result, Foxwoods has temporarily closed two ... Read more

United States
2019 Indian Gaming Revenues grow 2.5% to $34.6B
December 12, 2020 - The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) issued a report this week showing the total Indian gaming revenues across our country reach $34.6B during the last fiscal year. ... Read more

Elk Grove casino project buys 'ghost mall' property
December 11, 2020 - Elk Grove city officials announced this week that the Howard Hughes Corporation has sold its ghost mall property near Grantline Rd and Hwy 99 to the casino developer for the Wilton Rancheria tribe. ... Read more

Arizona
Casino del Sol closes for the holidays
December 10, 2020 - Tucson's Casino del Sol decided to shut down for the rest of the year due to concerns of the surging COVID-19 pandemic. The closure began at 11AM Dec. 7 and will continue till reopening at 8AM on Jan. 2 ... Read more

North Carolina
NC Governor approves sports betting at Harrah's Cherokee Casinos
December 9, 2020 - After an excessively long delay, Gov. Roy Cooper signed a sports betting agreement with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to allow sports betting at Harrah's Cherokee ... Read more

California
Rolling Hills Casino gets state approval for more slot machines
December 8, 2020 - The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and Gov. Gavin Newsom have signed a 25-year gaming compact that increases the number of authorized slot machines at Rolling Hills to ... Read more

Virginia
Richmond casino timeline through 2023
December 7, 2020 - Richmond is starting the year-long process to select a casino applicant for development of a casino resort within its city. Richmond was one of five cities authorized by the Virginia General Assembly to build a resort casino ... Read more

California
Morongo will be first California casino with cashless wagering
December 6, 2020 - Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa will soon introduce the first cashless wagering program in California, as well as becoming the first Indian casino in the nation to offer cashless slot markers. ... Read more

Pennsylvania
Wind Creek Bethlehem opens sportsbook
December 5, 2020 - Wind Creek Bethlehem opened its sportsbook on Nov. 18, 2020 in partnership with Betfred USA Sports. The casino is owned and operated by Wind Creek Hospitality, a subsidiary of the Poarch Creek Indians ... Read more

United States
Minimum gambling ages state-by-state
December 4, 2020 - The minimum gambling age varies from state to state and some have two: 18 years old in some tribal casinos and 21 in others. This is typical in states that control alcohol licenses. If a tribal casino serves alcohol in the gaming ... Read more

Florida
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood wins 2020 Global Gaming Awards
December 3, 2020 - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood won two top awards this year in the 7th Annual Global Gaming Awards presented by Gambling Insider. ... Read more

North Carolina
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians forms company to buy non-tribal casinos
December 2, 2020 - Last month the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council approved a measure to create a limited liability corporation for the purpose of acquiring other casinos ... Read more

Nisqually Red Wind Casino is "Your Safest Bet"
December 1, 2020 - This Nisqually Red Wind Casino video promotes the new safety measures enforced inside the casino to protect guests from the COVID-19 pandemic. The casino has banned some face masks ... Read more

November 2020

Iowa
Sac and Fox Tribe opens Meskwaki Organix CBD dispensary
November 30, 2020 - The Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa opened its Meskwaki Organix Store Nov 13 inside the Meskwaki Travel Plaza at 1494 Highway 30 in Tama, Iowa. Hours are 11am-6pm ... Read more

Virginia
Timeline for opening new Virginia Casinos
November 29, 2020 - he Virginia Lottery Board has begun the long process towards licensing and opening the first Vegas-style casinos in Virgnia after voters in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk, and Portsmouth approved casino referendums ... Read more

California
Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City is now open!
November 28, 2020 - Surprise! The new Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City opened to the public on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The 30,000-square-foot casino is the third owned by the Agua ... Read more

Michigan
Bay Mills Indians end fight with Michigan over Vanderbilt casino
November 27, 2020 - Bay Mills Indian Community and the State of Michigan have settled a decade-long court battle over the tribe's casino in Vanderbilt. On Nov. 19 the Tribe and the State agreed to ... Read more

Colorado
Ute Mountain Casino provides drive-thru Thanksgiving dinners
November 26, 2020 - The Ute Mountain Casino gave more than 1,500 turkey dinners to tribal members this week in a parking lot drive-thru set up for the special event. ... Read more

Washington
Northern Quest Resort and Casino plans second hotel
November 25, 2020 - In 2023 Northern Quest Resort and Casino will open a new, 200-room hotel adjacent to its current hotel. Construction will begin in March 2021 following recent delays due to COVID-19. ... Read more

North Carolina, Indiana
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is negotiating purchase of Caesars Southern Indiana
November 24, 2020 - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is negotiating with Caesars Entertainment Inc. to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana casino across from Louisville, KY ... Read more

Virginia
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians fight two potential casino rivals
November 23, 2020 - For 25 years the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has owned the only casinos in North Carolina. However, that may change in the next few years as new competition comes from ... Read more

California
Win-River Casino relocation project suffers setback
November 22, 2020 - Four years after filing a land-to-trust application with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for federal approval to relocate and expand the size of the Win-River Casino, the Redding Rancheria received ... Read more

Chumash casino enhances COVID-19 safety program
November 21, 2020 - Chumash Casino will remain open with tighter safety practices as Santa Barbara County returns to the the highest-level, purple COVID-19 safety protocols. ... Read more

Gila River Casinos sign sponsorship deal with Phoenix Suns and Mercury
November 20, 2020 - Gila River Hotels and Casinos has signed an exclusive sponsorship deal with the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. The agreement includes Club Gila River, a courtside venue ... Read more

Michigan
Michigan Indian casinos stay open as commercial casinos shut down
November 19, 2020 - Michigan has issued a new COVID-19 mandate to temporarily close casinos. The three commercial casinos in Detroit will shut down for at least three weeks beginning ... Read more

14 New Mexico casinos are closed for COVID-19
November 18, 2020 - Several New Mexico casinos have recently closed temporarily to prevent the spread of COVID-19 which are currently surging in the state. Isleta Resort & Casino, Santa Ana Star Casino, and ... Read more

Mashpee Wampanoag Chairman is indicted for bribery and extortion
November 17, 2020 - Federal prosecutors in Boston have filed bibery and extortion changes against the Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the owner of a design company ... Read more

Choctaw Casino & Resort's "Raise the Game" Expansion Preview
November 16, 2020 - Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma has released this video preview of the features and amenities coming to Durant in the $500 million expansion opening in Spring 2021. ... Read more

Proposed Lakeshore Casino gets bipartisan support from Muskegon commissioners
November 15, 2020 - The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians is seeking approvals to build a casino hotel on a 60-acre site of the former Great Lakes Downs racetrack ... Read more

Michigan
Bay Mills Indians open Northern Light, first tribal marijuana business in Michigan
November 14, 2020 - Bay Mills Indian Community has opened the Northern Light Cannabis Comapny and dispensary in eastern Upper Peninsula. The company is located ... Read more

Wisconsin
St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake Closing 30 Days for COVID-19
November 13, 2020 - St. Croix Casino at Turtle Lake has shut down for at least 30 days to fight to spread of COVID-19 currently surging in Wiosconsin and the Midwest. Wisconsin currently ranks fourth in the nation in per capita cases. ... Read more

New York
Oneida Indian Nation toughen casino entry protocols
November 12, 2020 - Oneida Indian Nation will soon enforce additional screening protocols for out-of-state visitors to the Turning Stone Casino Resort, Point Place Casino and Yellow Brick Road Casino. ... Read more

Barona Resort & Casino cancels New Year's celebrations due to COVID-19
November 11, 2020 - Barona Resort & Casino announced the cancellation of its annual New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more

San Manuel holds Topping Off ceremony for hotel under construction
November 10, 2020 - San Manuel Band of Mission Indian celebrated the placing of the final steel beam atop a new, 17-story hotel under construction at San Manuel Casino. The hotel will open in late ... Read more

California
San Manuel Casino announces new timelines on $500M expansion
November 9, 2020 - San Manuel began construction in July 2018 on a $500M espansion project to add an onsite hotel, an event center, and a larger gambling space. New timelines for completion were ... Read more

Nebraska, Iowa
2020 Election: Nebraska voters approve casino gambling
November 8, 2020 - Nebraska voters approved three ballot measures this week to allow casino gambling at the horse racing tracks in Nebraska. The votes averaged two to one in favor of the "Keep the Money in Nebraska" ... Read more

South Dakota
2020 Election: South Dakota approves sports betting
November 7, 2020 - Voters in South Dakota last Tuesday approved a ballot measure to legalize sports betting. The vote was 57% to 43% in favor of the measure. The Gaming Commission will now develop regulations ... Read more

2020 Election: Norfolk voters approve Pamunkey Tribe casino plan
November 6, 2020 - On Tuesday the voters in Norfolk approved a plan by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe to build a $500M resort & casino on the Elizabeth River waterfront near Harbor Park. ... Read more

Virginia
2020 Election: Virginia voters approve casinos in four cities
November 5, 2020 - Local voters in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth approved local referendums to build casinos in their respective cities. Votes were 2 to 1 in favor of these casinos. ... Read more

Virginia
2020 Election: Hard Rock Casino in Bristol, VA is approved by voters
November 4, 2020 - Voters in Bristol, Virginia yesterday approved a ballot referendum to build a $400 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at the former Bristol Mall. The vote was 71% in favor. ... Read more

United States
2020 Election: Native American Casino Issues
November 3, 2020 - There are a small number of ballot measures in today's election that will affect tribal gaming in some areas of the nation. The Pamunkey Tribe is seeking voter approval in Norfolk, Virginia to build a $500M casino ... Read more

Hard Rock Bristol plans temporary casino during main construction
November 2, 2020 - If the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino planned for Bristol, Virginia is approved by voters tomorrow, Hard Rock will build a temporary casino to operate until construction is finished on ... Read more

Arizona
We-ko-pa Casino celebrates grand opening
November 1, 2020 - We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort opened its new casino on Friday Oct. 29 at 6 PM. An immediate celebration began through the weekend by giving guests a chance to win some of the $360,000 in cash and prizes. ... Read more

October 2020

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt concedes fight over Indian gaming compacts
October 31, 2020 - This week Gov. Kevin Stitt abandoned his fight with Oklahoma tribes over renewal of gaming compacts after a federal judge ruled the compacts had automatically renewed Jan 1, 2020. ... Read more

North Carolina
Federal Bill introduced to protect NC Land for Catawba Two Kings Casino
October 30, 2020 - A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last month to support the transfer North Carolina land owned by the Catawba Indians of South Carolina into ... Read more

Wild Horse Pass Casino Expansion Update
October 29, 2020 - This is the latest video of the construction project to expand Gila River's Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino. A new hotel with 205 guest rooms is under construction as well as a makeover and upgrade to the casino. ... Read more

California
Proposed Hard Rock Casino near Bakersfield awaits federal decision
October 28, 2020 - After a five-year review the U.S. Dept. of Interior will soon decide whether to approve a casino application from the Tejon Indian Tribe to build a Hard Rock Casino south of Bakersfield ... Read more

Nevada
Mohegan Sun Casino Las Vegas receives gaming license for Jan 15 opening
October 27, 2020 - The Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will be the first Native American casino to operate in Las Vegas, Nevada when it opens January 15, 2021. Last week the ... Read more

Michigan
Michigan Tribes pay 2% to State. Which pay most?
October 26, 2020 - The Michigan Gaming Control Board has announced the share of gaming revenues paid to the state by each of the state's 12 federally-recognized tribes during the last fiscal year. Michigan tribes pay ... Read more

California
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino reopens bingo
October 25, 2020 - On Friday Fantasy Springs Resort Casino reopened bingo after temporarily shutting it down last March for the COVID-19 pandemic. Player capacity is limited to 50% for social distancing, and masks are ... Read more

Michigan
Proposed Muskegon casino takes key step towards federal approval
October 24, 2020 - In 2015 the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians applied to the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for approval to build a new casino near Muskegon, Michigan. Last week, the ... Read more

Oklahoma
Chickasaw Nation receives BIA land approval for two, new casinos
October 23, 2020 - The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved two applications from the Chickasaw Nation to transfer Chickasaw land into federal trust for the purpose of gaming. The tribe plans to build two casinos ... Read more

Hard Rock Bristol forecasts employment opportunities
October 22, 2020 - As the Nov. 3 election approaches, a job information event supporting the proposed Hard Rock Casino in Bristol was held by executives of Hard Rock International and Bristol's Chamber ... Read more

Pamunkey Tribe selects development team for Norfolk casino
October 21, 2020 - Last week the Pamunkey Tribe announced the hiring of a two-company development team for their proposed HeadWaters Resort & Casino. HKS Architects designed AT&T Stadium Dallas ... Read more

Pamunkey Tribe makes final push for Norfolk casino
October 20, 2020 - As the Nov. 3 election nears the Pamunkey Indian Tribe is making a final push for voter approval to build a casino near Harbor Park. The casino is supported by the Yes Norfolk Committee ... Read more

Saracen Casino opens permanent casino facility!
October 19, 2020 - Last thursday the Saracen Casino officially opened its new permanent gaming facility featuring 2,000 slot machines, 35 table games and several restaurants. Construction on the casino began Aug 2019 ... Read more

Idaho
Nez Perce Tribe announces industrial hemp plan
October 18, 2020 - The Nez Perce Tribe is seeking member approval for a proposed amendment to the Nez Perce Tribal Code to establish a regulatory framework for producing industrial hemp on tribal land under the 2018 Farm ... Read more

Oregon
Grand Ronde Tribe plans new casino near Portland
October 17, 2020 - The Confederated Tribe of Grand Ronde is preparing new plans to build a casino in Wood Village, in eastern Multnomah County. The building site would be the former Multnomah Greyhound Park, which ... Read more

Washington
Snoqualmie Casino opens the "Seahawks Pit"
October 16, 2020 - The Snoqualmie Casino has cut the ribbon on its new "Seahawks Pit" table game area. The Seahawks Pit features Seahawk branding on three blackjack tables, the playing cards, the center backdrop, and the dealer ... Read more

California
Tachi Palace Expansion Plan 2021
October 15, 2020 - Tachi Palace Casino Resort plans to expand its total gaming space by 44,000 square feet, add a new bingo hall/event center, build a new 120-room hotel tower, add a conference center, build a 3-level parking garage and expand ... Read more

Tennessee
Tennessee sports betting opens Nov 1
October 14, 2020 - Tennessee will be the next state to open legalized sports betting beginning on the first of November. Bets will only be accepted through online mobile apps. A total of five sportsbook operators are expected to ... Read more

Arizona, New Mexico

Navajo Nation outlaws hemp
October 13, 2020 - A new amendment to the Navajo Nation Criminal Code has changed the legal definition of marijuana to mean the entire cannabis plant including hemp. Serious penalties are specified for any convicted Navajo official ... Read more

Washington
New Quil Ceda Creek Casino opens in early 2021
October 12, 2020 - The existing Quil Ceda Creek Casino will be replaced by an all-new casino under construction just west of I-5 Exit 199 at Fourth Street and Marine Drive. The opening date will be in early 2021. ... Read more

Arkansas
River Valley plans temporary casino
October 11, 2020 - River Valley Casino Resort was licensed on July 31, 2020 and is currently seeking additional approval to build a temporary casino to operate 500 slot machines and 8 table games while construction proceeds on ... Read more

Michigan
Gun Lake Casino opens Stage 131 Sportsbook & Lounge
October 10, 2020 - On Oct. 3 the Gun Lake Casino opened its new sports betting venue named Stage 131 Sportsbook & Lounge. Bets can be placed on professional and college sports with single bets, over/under bets and ... Read more

North Dakota
Two North Dakota Indian casinos will launch sports betting
October 9, 2020 - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians has partnered with IGT PlaySports to bring sports betting to the tribe's two casinos: Grand Treasure Casino and Sky Dancer Casino and Resort. ... Read more

South Dakota
South Dakota Will Vote on Sports Betting
October 9, 2020 - South Dakotans will decide whether to approve sports betting in the Nov. 3 election. Another ballot measure on whether to legalize marijuana is also on the ballot. Both are expected to draw a strong turnout, and both ... Read more

LA, MS, NC
2020 Best Casinos in the Native American South
October 8, 2020 - The 2020 Best of Gaming Awards have been presented to the top Native American casinos located in our southern states. The major categories are Best Casino, Best Hotel and Best Overall Gaming Resort ... Read more

New York
Turning Stone Resort Casino named 2020 Best Overall Gaming Resort
October 7, 2020 - Turning Stone is New York's first-place winner in the top three gaming categories of the 2020 Best of Gaming Awards published by Casino Player Magazine. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Best Oklahoma Casinos win 2020 Awards
October 6, 2020 - Four Oklahoma casinos were recognized in this year's Best of Gaming Awards presented by Casino Player Magazine. These include Choctaw Casino Durant, Downstream Casino, River Spirit Casino and Hard Rock Tulsa. ... Read more

Washington
Six Washington Casinos win 2020 Best of Gaming Awards
October 5, 2020 - Six tibal casinos in Washington State were named winners in this year's Best of Gaming Awards in the Native American Northwest. First place awards went to Ilani Casino, The Skagit Casino Resort and The ... Read more

Iowa
Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel named Best Overall Gaming Resort
October 4, 2020 - Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel received several awards in the 2020 Best of Gaming Awards published by Casino Player Magazine. The Iowa casino hotel won first place ... Read more

Florida
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood wins 2020 Best Of Gaming Awards October 3, 2020 - Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood was recognized by Casino Player Magazine as the 2020 winner of three major Best Of Gaming Awards. The casino won first place as ... Read more

Oregon
Wildhorse Family FunPlex opens at Wildhorse Resort & Casino
October 2, 2020 - Wildhorse Resort & Casino has completed the first phase of an $85 million expansion project and opened the new Wildhorse Family FunPlex featuring an upscale bowling center named Quaking ... Read more

Mohegan Sun Casino At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opens Jan 15, 2021
October 1, 2020 - The new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and its Mohegan Sun Casino will open to the public on January 15, 2021. The new property is built on the site of the former Hard Rock Las Vegas. ... Read more

September 2020

United States
Indigenous Impacts: How Native American communities are responding to COVID-19
September 30, 2020 - A new series of special reports from Forum News Service finds courage and resiliency in Native American communities fighting head-on against ... Read the articles

United States
2020 Casino Player Magazine Awards Top Indian Casinos
September 29, 2020 - Every year Casino Player Magazine conducts an extensive survey of the best casinos in our nation. This year is the 25th anniversary edition of the magazine's Best Of Gaming Awards. ... Read more

New York
Seneca Resorts & Casinos Cancels Live Shows to Feb 1, 2021
September 28, 2020 - Seneca Resorts and Casinos has cancelled all live concerts and entertainment at its casinos until February 1, 2021. All shows will be rescheduled for a future date, and all tickets are refundable. ... Read more

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino reopens Oct 1
September 27, 2020 - The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino announced in a press release last week that it will reopen Thursday October 1. The casino has been closed since March 19, 2020 for COVID-19. ... Read more

California
Pechanga Resort Casino named Best Casino 2020
September 26, 2020 - The Press Enterprise recognized Pechanga Resort Casino as the Best Casino in Southern California in this year's annual Best of Inland Empire awards. Second place went to San Manuel Casino and third place to Soboba Casino Resort. ... Read more

United States
Five Indian casinos named in Top 10 Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas
September 25, 2020 - The 2020 USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards were announced this week naming Foxwoods the Best Non-Vegas Casino and four others in the top ten. Six of ten won ... Read more

Connecticut
Foxwoods named Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas
September 24, 2020 - Foxwoods Resort Casino is the 2020 Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas according to readers of USA Today. USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards selected Foxwoods #1 over 1,500 casinos ... Read more

Connecticut
Mohegan Sun named Best Casino Hotel
September 24, 2020 - Mohegan Sun has been named the 2020 Best Casino Hotel by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. This is the third consecutive year that Mohegan Sun has received this award. The casino has also won ... Read more

Michigan
Four Winds Casino will replace The Hard Rock Cafe
September 23, 2020 - Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, MI will close The Hard Rock Cafe on Oct. 31 and replace it with the Kankakee Grille. The change comes as the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, IN prepares to open by ... Read more

Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Preview Video
September 22, 2020 - Developers of the planned Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia discuss the features and amenities designed for the property. ... Read more

Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino unveils new 3D model
September 22, 2020 - A 3D model of the planned Hard Rock Bristol Hotel and Casino in Bristol went on public display last Thursday at the former Bristol Mall. The model shows the casino, entertainment venue ... Read more

Michigan
Turtle Creek Casino opens the Onyx Sports Book by William Hill
September 21, 2020 - Turtle Creek Casino has partnered with William Hill to open a retail sports betting operation inside its Onyx Sports Bar. The new sportsbook features 20 HDTVs, an outside patio... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Supreme Court denies rehearing on tribal compacts
September 20, 2020 - The Oklahoma Supreme Court denied a rehearing requested by Gov. Kevin Stitt regarding the invalidation of gaming compacts with the Comanche Nation and Otoe-Missouri Tribe. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa earns 2020 TripAdvisor Award
September 19, 2020 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa has received a 2020 Travelers' Choice Award from TripAdvisor for consistently positive reviews by its users. Hard Rock Tulsa ranks in the top 10% ... Read more

First Preview of New Aqua Caliente Pavilion
September 18, 2020 - Aqua Caliente Pavilion will be a 12,000-square-foot, live event center at the new Aqua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City, CA. It will host live entertainment, special events and private parties. ... Read more

California
USDA Approves Hemp Plan for California Tribe
September 17, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week the approval of the hemp regulatory plan submitted by the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians of Southern California. The tribe is the 34th ... Read more

Michigan
Michigan's Active and Coming-Soon Sportsbooks
September 16, 2020 - Seven Michigan casinos have opened onsite sportsbooks in time for the kickoff of the 2020 NFL season. Eight more casinos are in final preparation before opening their doors to sports betting. ... Read more

Nebraska
Nebraska Supreme Court allows casino measures on Nov 3 ballot
September 15, 2020 - The State Supreme Court overruled Secretary of State Bob Evnen's decision to block three pro-gambling initiatives from the Nov ballot. In a 4-3 decision the Court ruling will place the... Read more

Sugar Creek Casino Expansion Update
September 14, 2020 - Construction to expand the Sugar Creek Casino has been underway since last November. The cafe expansion was completed earlier this year. The gaming floor expansion continues, however, the ... Read more

Michigan
Island Resort & Casino Opens Sportsbook
September 13, 2020 - The new sportsbook at Island Resort and Casino in Harris opened Thursday prior to the NFL Thursday night football game. The casino is the first in the Upper Peninsula to open an onsite sportsbook, and the 9th ... Read more

California
Eagle Mountain Casino relocation final approval approaches deadline
September 12, 2020 - The U.S Department of Interior has a deadline of October 2 to approve the Tule River Tribe's Fee-To-Trust application to relocate the Eagle Mountain Casino near ... Read more

TV ads seeks voter support for Hard Rock Bristol
September 11, 2020 - The 'Vote Yes For Bristol' campaign launched its first TV ads this week in a major effort to win voter approval in the Nov. 3 election to build the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia. ... Read more

Oregon
USDA Approves Hemp Plan for Oregon Tribe September 10, 2020 - The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indian, a federally recognized tribe in Oregon, received approval last month from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to manage and produce hemp under terms of the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. ... Read more

United States
5 Largest US Casinos - All Native American
September 9, 2020 - None of the largest casinos in the U.S. are in Las Vegas! The five largest casinos are owned by Native American tribes, according to an article published this month by PlayUSA. The casinos are ranked by ... Read more

New York
Shinnecock Nation partners with Hard Rock Casino
September 8, 2020 - The Shinnecock Indian Nation plans to build a "world-class entertainment destination". Last week the tribe announced a "fully vested" casino partnership with Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment and ... Read more

Virginia
HeadWaters Resort & Casino voter campaign is launched
September 7, 2020 - The "All In Norfolk" campaign to gather voter support for the HeadWaters Resort & Casino is officially underway. The Norfolk casino requires voter approval in the Nov. 3, 2020 election for construction ... Read more

Hard Rock Casino Bristol receives local business support
September 6, 2020 - A coalition of Bristol businesses has announced support for the Hard Rock Casino project and the 'Vote Yes For Bristol' ballot referendum. The coalition is named "Small Businesses for Bristol" ... Read more

California Supreme Court gives final approval to build Madera casino
September 5, 2020 - A ten-year-old case was decided by the California Supreme Court last week giving final approval to the North Fork Rancheria Band of Mono Indians to proceed with construction on a casino ... Read more

Nebraska
Nebraska pulls casino measure from Nov 3 ballot
September 4, 2020 - Secretary of State Bob Evnen has blocked the "Keep the Money in Nebraska (KMN)" casino measure from the November ballot after reviewing the wordage in the petition submitted in ... Read more

North Carolina
New North Carolina casino is named 'Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort'
September 3, 2020 - Last Friday the Catawba Indian Nation announced the official name of the new casino under construction at Kings Mountain, NC will be the "Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort". ... Read more

Oklahoma
Fancy Dance Casino opens Sept 4
September 2, 2020 - The new Fancy Dance Casino will open Friday morning Sept. 4 at 10am. The casino is located at I-35 and US Hwy 412 in Perry east of Enid, OK and owned by Ponca Tribe. The casino is 10,000 square feet with 290 slots ... Read more

Michigan
Bay Mills Indians plan independent move into marijuana industry
September 1, 2020 - Last week the Bay Mills Indian Community announced plans to create an independent, tribal marijuana business to compete against the Michigan-regulated marijuana companies. ... Read more

Aurgust 2020

New Mexico
Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino reopens Aug 31
August 31, 2020 - Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino is reopening today at 8 AM. New casino hours are 8 AM to 4 AM. The poker room, hotel, spa, buffet and most restaurants will remain closed until further notice. ... Read more

Florida
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee reopens Aug 31
August 30, 2020 - The Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee will reopen at 11 AM tomorrow Aug 31 with a new "Safe + Sound" safety program to protect all guests and employees afainst the spread of COVID-19. The new guidelines ... Read more

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage - NBC 7 San Diego Tour
August 29, 2020 - Agua Caliente Resort Casino in Rancho Mirage is an AAA four-diamond and Forbes four-star resort. Take this latest tour filmed Aug 24, 2020 by of NBC 7 San Diego. ... View

Arizona
Gila River's Wild Horse Pass is expanding for 2021
August 28, 2020 - Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler is undergoing a major expansion this year that will add a second hotel tower, more conference space and a new look inside the casino. The $143M project ... Read more

Colorado
Ute Mountain Casino Hotel reopens
August 27, 2020 - Ute Mountain Casino Hotel reopened August 20th after shutting down March 18 for the COVID-19 pandemic. During the five-month closure, none of the employees were laid off. The property underwent a deep and thorough ... Read more

Minnesota
White Earth Nation votes to legalize medical marijuana
August 26, 2020 - Last week White Earth Nation members voted 994-150 in favor of a measure to legalize production, regulation and distribution of medical marijuana on their reservation. The Tribal Council will now ... Read more

California
Morongo Casino reopens poker room with big changes
August 25, 2020 - Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa reopened its poker room last Friday, Aug. 21 with major changes to protect players from COVID-19. Poker games have been closed for the past two months following ... Read more

California
Soboba Casino celebrates 25th anniversary
August 24, 2020 - Soboba Casino Resort is celebrating its silver anniversary with special promotions and prizes throughout the month and ending with a grand celebration on Aug 28th from 10AM to 2PM. The promotions include ... Read more

North Carolina
Catawba's King Mountain Casino is opposed by Buncombe County
August 23, 2020 - Buncombe County has joined the Eastern Band of Cherokee in opposition to the tribal casino under construction by the Catawba Indian Nation at Kings Mountain, NC. The ... Read more

Oklahoma
U.S. Department of Interior approves KTT and UKB compacts
August 22, 2020 - This week the U.S. Interior Department approved two state-tribe gaming compacts recently signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt with the Kialegee Tribal Town (KTT) and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB). ... Read more

Arizona, New Mexico
Navajo Casinos will remain closed through August
August 21, 2020 - The Navajo Nation will keep its four casinos closed all month and has not announced a future date for reopening. The shutdown is causing extreme financial stress and forced the layoff 88% of casino workers ... Read more

United States
Best US Casinos: "Native American Casinos - History of Native Tribe Casinos in the US"
August 20, 2020 - An article published last week explains the history of Indian gaming in the U.S. and the reasons for its success. It also provides insight into the vulnerabilities and ... Read the article

Golden Moon Hotel & Casino reopened Aug 14
August 19, 2020 - Golden Moon Hotel & Casino at the Pearl River Resort complex reopened at noon Friday Aug 14. The Choctaw casino was shut down for more than four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more

United States
"As Covid Shutters Casinos, Indian Country Reels" - Bloomberg
August 18, 2020 - A Bloomberg article explains the economic impact suffered by many Native American tribes who are dependent on casino revenues for education, healthcare, community services, ... Read the article

New York
DOI rejects Cayuga Nation's Class III gaming application
August 17, 2020 - The Cayuga Nation has been denied its application for a Class III Indian gaming casino by the U.S. Department of Interior due to a leadership dispute raging within the tribe. ... Read more

Kansas
Kansas sues U.S. Interior Dept to block Wyandotte Nation casino near Wichita
August 16, 2020 - The State of Kansas has sued the U.S. Department of the Interior to block construction of a Wyandotte Nation casino near Wichita. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. ... Read more

California
Jamul Casino opens THE ROOFTOP
August 15, 2020 - Jamul Casino in San Diego County announced last week the opening of THE ROOFTOP, a year-round, private event venue for weddings, special parties and other celebrations. The 10,000-sq-ft space offers ... Read more

United States
Survey results of Indian casinos reopening during COVID-19
August 14, 2020 - A fascinating survey of tribal casino leaders reveals the strategies and the stories of reopening during COVID-19. Interviews of 457 tribal chairpersons and 230 tribal casino CEOs. ... Read more

Arkansas
Saracen Casino Resort will hire 800 before October opening
August 13, 2020 - Saracen Casino Resort will hire 800 new workers in the next few weeks as the new Pine Bluff casino prepares to open. Most of the 800 new hires will receive one to two weeks of paid training ... Read more

Washington
Legends Casino Hotel reopens Aug 13
August 12, 2020 - Legends Casino Hotel will reopen at 10:00 AM tomorrow Aug. 13. Both the casino and the hotel will reopen with limited services and capacities and after shutting down March 18, 2020 for the COVID-19 ... Read more

Minnesota
USDA-approved hemp plans expands to 33 tribes
August 11, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week it has approved the self-regulatory hemp plan of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota. The tribe is the 33rd ... Read more

Oklshoms
Gov. Stitt's four recent tribal compacts in final peril
August 10, 2020 - The Comanche and the Otoe-Missouria compacts face another lawsuit, this time in federal district court. The UKB and Kialegee compacts are under review and in the Oklahoma Supreme Court. ... Read more

California
Eagle Mountain Casino relocation receives final approval from Gov. Newsom
August 9, 2020 - Gov. Newsom signed a letter Aug. 3 to the U.S. Interior Department allowing the relocation of the Eagle Mountain Casino. The governor also ... Read more

California
Ione Band casino receives final state approval, compact
August 8, 2020 - California Gov. Newsom signed a gaming compact with the Ione Band of Miwok Indians this week giving the tribe its final approval to build a new casino 30 miles southeast of Sacramento ... Read more

California
Gov. Newsom signs six Indian gaming compacts
August 7, 2020 - Governor Gavin Newsom signed 6 gaming compacts this week. One compact authorizes a new casino, another allows Eagle Mountain Casino to relocate, and 4 are renewal compacts ... Read more

California
Tribe sues city for blocking relocation of Win-River Casino
August 6, 2020 - Redding Rancheria is suing the City of Redding for a questionable real estate transaction that effectively blocks public access to the tribe's relocation site on the Sacramento River. ... Read more

Arkansas
"Arkansas Wins 2020" casino amendment needs life support
August 5, 2020 - Arkansas Wins 2020, the petition to legalize 16 more casinos with a constitutional amendment on the Nov 3 ballot, is needing resuscitation. Although the final outcome is still pending, the petition ... Read more

Cherokee Nation loses appeal of Pope County casino license
August 4, 2020 - The Arkansas Racing Commission met last Thursday to discuss the appeal by Cherokee Nation Businesses for the Pope County casino license awarded to Gulfside Casino Partners in June. ... Read more

Washington
7 Cedars Casino opens hotel Aug 4
August 3, 2020 - 7 Cedars Casino has completed construction of a new $40M hotel which will open Tuesday morning August 4. The hotel is connected to the casino. It is five stories with 100 guest rooms and four-diamond amenities. ... Read more

San Manuel Casino's 34th Anniversary
August 2, 2020 - San Manuel Casino celebrated its 34th anniversary last week on July 24, 2020. The casino was opened by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians as a high-stakes Indian bingo hall on July 24, 1986. ... Read more

Michigan
Sault Tribe partners to open cannabis retail stores
August 1, 2020 - The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has formed a partnership with Lume Cannabis, the largest vertically-integrated cannabis operator in Michigan. The partners will open a newly-licensed ... Read more

July 2020

Siletz tribes propose North Salem casino
July 31, 2020 - Siletz Indians are seeking approval to build a $280M casino with a hotel in North Salem, OR. The tribe submitted its application to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs on April 30, 2020 for a 20-acre site located at ... Read more

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill closes permanently in Catoosa
July 30, 2020 - Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill in Catoosa permanently closed July 23, 2020. The popular dining venue had operated inside Hard Rock Hotel Casino Tulsa since 2009. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Tribes win compact fight against Gov. Stitt in federal court
July 29, 2020 - Yesterday a federal judge ruled in favor of the Oklahoma gaming tribes in their fight against Gov. Stitt over gaming compacts. The existing compacts signed in 2004 renewed Jan 1. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Osage Nation will build two new casinos - Bartlesville, Pawhuska
July 28, 2020 - The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced July 17, 2020 that two land-to-trust applications have been approved for the Osage Nation for the purpose of building two new casinos. ... Read more

New York
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino reopens Aug 28
July 27, 2020 - Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has delayed its reopening until August 28. Only residents residents living within 100 miles of the casino will be admitted until further notice. The hotel will remain closed. ... Read more

New York
Oneida's new casino in Sylvan Beach opens July 27
July 26, 2020 - The Oneida Indian Nation will open its new "Lakehouse at Sylvan Beach" on Monday July 27. The facility features a 50-foot-tall lighthouse, a casino, a restaurant and an outdoor entertainment ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Supreme Court invalidates gaming compacts negotiated by Gov. Stitt
July 25, 2020 - In a ruling this week the Oklahoma Supreme Court declared the gaming compacts that were recently signed by Gov. Stitt with the Otoe-Missouri Tribe and Comanche Nation are "invalid under Oklahoma law." ... Read more

Catawba Indians start construction on $300M Kings Mountain casino
July 24, 2020 - The Catawba Indians celebrated the groundbreaking for their $300M Kings Mountain casino resort on Wednesday morning, and construction began Thursday morning. ... Read more

Michigan
Little River Casino Resort adds sports betting
July 23, 2020 - Little Rock Casino Resort in Manistee opened its new sports betting venue named "River Rock Sportsbook & Grill" last week becoming Michigan's third tribe to introduce a sportsbook. There are six 24-hour kiosks ... Read more

Arkansas
Arkansas Supreme Court: "Cherokee Nation is qualified applicant for Pope County casino"
July 22, 2020 - The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned the ruling of Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox that the Cherokee Business Nation was not a qualified ... Read more

Virginia
Hard Rock Bristol Nov 3 election ballot update
July 21, 2020 - The Bristol City Council unanimously approved a resolution last week seeking to add a voter referendum on the Hard Rock Casino plan for Bristol on the ballot for the upcoming Nov 3 general election. ... Read more

Michigan
Four Winds Casinos add sports betting
July 20, 2020 - The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced last week that sports wagers can now be placed at each of its three Michigan Four Winds Casinos located in New Buffalo, Dowagiac and Hartford. Each casino offers ... Read more

Nevada
Mohegan Sun Casino in Las Vegas opens Nov 6
July 19, 2020 - The Mohegan Tribe, which owns and operated the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, is the first Native American tribe to be licensed to operate a Las Vegas casino when the Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin ... Read more

California
New Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City schedules job fair
July 18, 2020 - The new downtown Cathedral City casino, which opens later this year, has scheduled a job fair for July 27. Over 500 positions are available in all departments including Gaming, Food ... Read more

Virginia
Hard Rock Bristol plan is pre-certified by VA Lottery Board
July 17, 2020 - The Virginia Lottery Board has OK'd plans for the proposed Hard Rock Casino in Bristol. The board's action paves the way for a Nov 3 ballot referendum to allow Bristol residents to approve ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma gaming compacts signed by UKB, Kialegee tribes
July 16, 2020 - Two Oklahoma tribes have signed new gaming compacts with Gov. Stitt this month. The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) signed July 1 and Kialegee Tribal Town (KTT) ... Read more

Washington
Four Washington tribes seeking first sportsbook licenses
July 15, 2020 - Four Washington tribes are currently negotiating licensing details with the state Gambling Commission for authorization ... Read more

Arkansas
"Arkansas Wins 2020" reaches signature requirement
July 14, 2020 - The "Arkansas Wins 2020" ballot initiative has reached 97,000 signatures from residents supporting a massive expansion of casinos ... Read more

California
Proposed Hard Rock Casino Tejon moves forward
July 13, 2020 - Tejon Indian Tribe has reached a major milestone in its efforts to build a $600 million Indian gaming casino and hotel south of Bakersfield, California. Last Wednesday the BIA held a public hearing on a drafted ... Read more

Oklahoma
Comanche Nation installs eClear in casinos
July 12, 2020 - Comanche Nation has installed eConnect's eClear temperature scanning cameras instead of infrared thermometers at each entrance to its casinos to identify guest and workers with elevated temperatures. The cameras also keep ... Read more

Wisconsin
Oneida Nation is optimistic about hemp potential
July 11, 2020 - The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is in its second year of experimentation with hemp farming and feels optimistic about its economic potential. The Nation believes that over time hemp production will provide ... Read more

Supreme Court rules that half Of Oklahoma land is Native American
July 10, 2020 - In a landmark decision yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that about half of Oklahoma lies on Native American land. The Court sided with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation which ... Read more

Oklahoma
Tonkawa Casino breaks ground on HUB Entertainment Center
July 10, 2020 - The Tonkawa Tribe held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for construction of a new HUB Entertainment Center at their Tonkawa Hotel and Casino located on I-35 in Kay County, OK. ... Read more

Update: Firekeepers Casino construction of second hotel tower
July 9, 2020 - Firekeepers Casino Hotel reached the "Topping-Off Point" last week when the last steel beam was placed atop the construction site of a second hotel tower. The milestone was ... Read more

California
Morongo Casino opens two new bars
July 8, 2020 - Morongo Casino Resort & Spa introduced two new bars when it reopened on May 22nd. The Sideline Bar & Grill is a sports bar and restaurant, and the Splash Bar is a colorful bar with built-in video poker games. ... Read more

California
Pala Casino resumes outdoor live concerts
July 7, 2020 - Pala Casino Spa & Resort is the first major entertainment venue in San Diego County to resume live concerts since shutting down in mid-March for the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more

California
Pechanga Resort Casino cancels all concerts till 2021
July 6, 2020 - Pechanga Resort Casino has cancelled or all live concerts and large events through the end of the year as a precautionary step to protect guests against the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerts that are ... Read more

Red Lake Nation passes medical marijuana referendum
July 5, 2020 - Red Lake Nation became the first tribe in Minnesota to approve a medical marijuana referendum. In May members of the tribe voted 80% in favor of the referendum that approves the ... Read more

Hard Rock Bristol VA will build a temporary casino
July 4, 2020 - Hard Rock Bristol will apply for a gaming license to operate a temporary casino inside the former Bristol Mall adjacent to the future site of the permanent Hard Rock Casino Bristol. ... Read more

New York
Update: Shinnecock medical marijuana dispensary (late 2020)
July 3, 2020 - The Shinnecock Indian Nation began construction of a medical marijuana dispensary and wellness lounge last November but stopped in March for COVID-19. Construction has resumed ... Read more

California
California sports betting bill is dead till 2022
July 2, 2020 - A bill to place sports betting on the November 2020 ballot died in the state senate last week when its sponsor, Sen. Bill Dodd, removed it from consideration. Dodd cited the lack of time needed to negotiate ... Read more

New Quil Ceda Creek Casino Construction Update
July 1, 2020 - The new Quil Ceda Creek Casino is on track to open in early 2021.Construction was delayed in 2018 by an issue with the original building contractor. A new contractor was hired and construction ... Read more

June 2020

Talking Cedar brewery, distillery and restaurant opens near Olympia
June 30, 2020 - Today the Chehalis Tribe opened its new Talking Cedar brewery, distillery, tasting room and restaurant. Talking Cedar is located off I-5 at Exit 88 in Grand Mount, WA south of Olympia. This facility is 35,000-sq-ft including ... Read more

San Manuel Casino: "Welcome Back To Winning"
June 29, 2020 - San Manuel Casino was the last tribal casino in Southern California to reopen following the 3-month shutdown for COVID-19. San Manual reopened its casino to the public at noon on Monday ... Read more

Michigan
FireKeepers opens first tribal sportsbook in Michigan
June 28, 2020 - The grand opening for the new sportsbook at Firekeepers Casino was celebrated with a ribbon cutting at 10:30AM Monday June 22. Firekeepers is the first tribal casino to open a sportsbook in Michigan. ... Read more

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino reopened June 8, 2020
June 27, 2020 - The Potawatomi Hotel & Casino reopened June 8 after closing down March 16 for COVID-19 protection. New changes require guests to make reservations before visiting, new hours ... Read more

Prairie Band Casino & Resort reopened June 15, 2020
June 26, 2020 - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation reopened the Prairie Band Casino, Hotel, and two restaurants on June 15th with many new changes to protect against COVID-19. The restaurants that ... Read more

Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota, Wisconsin
USDA-approved hemp plans expands to 32 tribes
June 25, 2020 - Tribal plans approved by the USDA for self-regulation of hemp production has been granted to 32 tribes across 16 states. The latest approvals are ... Read more

Route 66 Casino reopens June 27
June 24, 2020 - Route 66 Casino opens Saturday with requirements for temperature checks and face masks. Slot machines are configured for social distancing. No poker. The hotel and restaurants will operate at 50% capacity. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Sac and Fox casinos shut down again for COVID-19
June 23, 2020 - Yesterday two Sac and Fox Nation casinos temporarily closed again for COVID-19 after an employee tested positive. The casinos are Black Hawk Casino in Shawnee and Sac & Fox Casino in Stroud ... Read more

Gulfside beats out Cherokee for Pope County casino license
June 22, 2020 - The Arkansas Racing Commission will award the sole casino license for Pope County to Gulfside Casino Partnership from Mississippi to build River Valley Casino Resort in Russellville, AR. ... Read more

Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells reopens June 29
June 21, 2020 - Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells announced it will reopen its casino at 9AM on Monday June 29. Some of the casino games, the hotel and all restaurants will remain closed until futher notice. ... Read more

United States
Two Indian casinos rank in the world's 4 biggest casinos
June 20, 2020 - Two Native American casinos are ranked in the top four largest casinos in the world based on the size of their gaming space. These are the only US casinos to make the list published by Best ... Read more

Ohio casinos reopen today June 19
June 19, 2020 - Ohio casinos reopened today under strict new regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All casinos must limit their hours and limit their admitted guests to 50% of capacity. ... Read more

Seneca Niagara Casino reopened today June 18
June 18, 2020 - Seneca Niagara Casino reopened at 10AM this morning. The hotel remains closed as well as most restaurants. New casino hours are 10AM to 2AM daily, crowd capacity is limited, no smoking is ... Read more

Indian Head Casino reopened today June 18
June 18, 2020 - Indian Head Casino reopened today for the first time since March 19. New health and safety standards limit the casino capacity to 250 guests plus temperature checks at entry, face masks for employees and ... Read more

Arizona
Gila River Casinos shut down again for Covid-19
June 18, 2020 - Gila River Hotels & Casinos shut down all operations at 2AM June 18 due to increasing COVID-19 cases and the death of a security guard at Lone Butte Casino. The closures come a month after reopening May 15th and will ... Read more

New Mexico
First New Mexico Indian casinos reopen
June 17, 2020 - Three Indian casinos in New Mexico have reopened despite recommendations from Gov. Grisham. These casinos are Isleta Casino & Resort, Ohkay Hotel Casino and Taos Mountain Casino. ... Read more

Colorado
Colorado's non-tribal casinos reopen June 15
June 17, 2020 - Colorado casinos in Blackhawk and Cripple Creek reopened Monday after months of shutdown due to COVID-19. Sky Ute Casino Resort and Ute Mountain Casino remain closed to protect tribal members. ... Read more

Indiana casinos reopened June 15
June 16, 2020 - Most of the casinos in Indiana reopened yesterday including the Four Winds Casino Sout Bend. Each casino has new health and sanitation guidelines are in place to protect against the spread of ... Read more

San Manuel Casino reopens with new health and safety measures
June 15, 2020 - San Manuel Casino reopened at noon Monday June 15. San Manuel was the first California Indian casino to shut down for the coronavirus. Now with new safeguards ... Read more

Oregon
Medford casino application rejected by BIA
June 15, 2020 - The Medford casino project is dead. The Coquille Indian Tribe, which owns Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay in North Bend, had plans to build a second casino in Medford to be named The Cedars at Bear Creek. ... Read more

Colorado
Sky Ute Casino launches US-first tribal sports betting app
June 14, 2020 - Sky Ute Casino Resort announced Tuesday has launched its mobile sports betting app branded Sky Ute SportsBook. It is available in iOS and Android. The mobile app was developed ... Read more

Judge sides with Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe against DOI
June 13, 2020 - A U.S. district judge in Washington DC has issued a summary judgment to stop the Department of Interior (DOI) from rescinding the reservation status of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe ... Read more

South Florida Casinos Reopen
June 12, 2020 - South Florida casinos reopened today after a 3-month shutdown. Returning visitors will find significant health and safety changes that restrict smoking, ensure player distancing and limit dining options. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Comanche Nation reopens casinos
June 12, 2020 - The Comanche Nation reopened both the Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton and the Comanche Red River Casino in Devol today after months of closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On Monday June 15 the ... Read more

Kansas
Wyandotte Nation is opening a new casino near Wichita in 2021
June 12, 2020 - The U.S. Interior Department as approved a plan by the Wyandotte Nation to build a Class II gaming casino in Park City, Kansas. The groundbreaking is expected this summer ... Read more

Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood reopens June 12
June 11, 2020 - Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood is reopening at noon Friday after three months of closure for the COV ID-19 pandemic. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and Seminole Classic Casino also reopen ... Read more

Seneca Nation announces casino reopening plans
June 11, 2020 - Seneca Nation has announced a phased-in plan to reopen its three premier casinos. Seneca Niagara reopens June 18, Buffalo Creek reopens June 25 and Seneca Allegany reopens July 2. ... Read more

Turning Stone Casino's reopening day June 10
June 10, 2020 - Oneida Nation reopened Turning Stone Resort Casino and its two other casinos today at 8:00AM. Guests must live within 120 miles of the casino, pass a temperature check and wear face masks. ... Read more

WinnaVegas Casino reopens June 12th
June 10, 2020 - WinnaVegas Casino Resort will reopen at 10 AM Friday June 12. This will be a phased-in reopening with the first phase limiting the casino operation to 50% of capacity. No smokeing, no table games, no poker, ... Read more

New Mexico, Arizona
Navajo Nation extends casino closures into July
June 9, 2020 - The Navajo Nation has been greatly hurt by COVID-19 forcing the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise to extend the closure of its casinos until July. The Navajo tribal government is closed through July 5. ... Read more

Thunder Valley Casino's reopening day June 8
June 8, 2020 - Hundreds of guests returned to Thunder Valley Casino when it reopened today at 10:00AM. New health and safety protocols require all guests and workers pass a temperature check at entry and ... Read more

Michigan, Indiana
Four Winds casinos reopen June 15
June 8, 2020 - The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will reopen all Four Winds casinos on June 15. Four Winds has three Michigan casinos in New Buffalo, Dowagiac and Harford, and one Indiana casino in South Bend. ... Read more

Minnesota
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will reopen casinos June 22
June 7, 2020 - The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe have announced they will reopen their Northern Lights Casino, Cedar Lakes Casino Hotel and White Oak Casino on Monday June 22nd at 8am. ... Read more

California
Graton Resort & Casino reopens June 18
June 6, 2020 - Graton Rancheria announced yesterday the reopening date for their Graton Resort & Casino will be June 18. Graton's 320,000-square-foot casino and hotel is the largest gaming facility in the SF Bay Area ... Read more

California
San Manuel Casino reopens June 15
June 5, 2020 - San Manuel Casino will open at noon on June 15 for the first time since closing March 15 for the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety precautions will include face masks, temperature checks, crowd limits, extended player spacing ... Read more

Oklahoma
Hard Rock Tulsa reopens June 12
June 4, 2020 - The Cherokee Nation announced today the reopening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa will be next week by June 12. To protect against the spread of COVID-19, new safety procedures and health protocols will be ... Read more

Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation casinos reopen next week
June 4, 2020 - After shutting down its casinos 3 months ago, the Cherokee Nation announced today the reopening dates for all locations. Three Cherokee casinos opened this week and the remainder wil be open next week. ... Read more

Colusa Casino reopened June 3
June 3, 2020 - Colusa Casino opened at 8am today for the first time since March 19 when it shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest occupancy will be limited, hours are shortened, and slot machines are reduced ... Read more

Washington
New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma opens June 8
June 2, 2020 - The newly-constructed, $400M Emerald Queen Casino will open June 8 replacing the former EQC Tacoma I-5 Casino. The 315,000-square-foot casino has 2,100 slot machines, 5 restaurants ... Read more

Oklahoma
Creek Nation casinos reopen June 1 with limited hours
June 1, 2020 - Creek Nation casinos reopen today June 1 at 10am after shutting down March 16 for the COVID-19 pandemic. In this first phase of reopening there are limitations in hours, games, dining, ... Read more

Washington
Washington tribes reopened half of state's casinos in May
June 1, 2020 - Washington tribes reopened 16 casinos in May. New health protocols require no smoking, face masks and social distancing resulting in limitation of crowd sizes, operating hours, gaming machines ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma tribes reopened 43 casinos in May 2020
June 1, 2020 - Several of the largest Oklahoma casinos reopened last month including Winstar World Casino, Riverwind Casino, Grand Casino Hotel Resort, Newcastle Casino, Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa ... Read more

California
California tribes reopened 12 casinos in May 2020
June 1, 2020 - The first casino to reopen in California following the shutdowns for COVID-19 was Win-River Resort & Casino in Redding. That was followed by two Sacramento-area casinos and 7 Southern California ... Read more

Arizona
Arizona tribes reopened six casinos in May! More soon!
June 1, 2020 - Tribal casinos began reopening in Arizona on May 15thwith the Gila River casinos, Harrah's Ak-Chin and Fort McDowell. A total of six opened in May and five more will open this week. ... Read more

Oregon
Oregon tribes reopen their casinos
June 1, 2020 - Oregon tribes reopened six casinos in May and will open the remaining three in early June. All Indian casinos in Oregon will be opened by June 11. This is the first of four phases to return the casinos to full operations. ... Read more

Minnesota
Minnesota tribes have reopened half of their casinos following COVID-19 closures
June 1, 2020 - Prairie's Edge Casino Resort in Granite Falls was the first casino in Minnesota to reopen after two months of closure due to fears of COVID-19. Five other casinos opened in May including Mystic Lake ... Read more

Michigan
Michigan tribes will reopen half their number of casinos by mid-June
June 1, 2020 - Michigan has 26 Indian casinos that closed two months ago for the Covid-19 threat. Four casinos reopened in May and eight more casinos are scheduled to reopen in early June. ... Read more

Idaho
Idaho tribes reopen casinos
June 1, 2020 - Idaho tribes reopened five of the state's seven tribal casinos last month following two months of closure for the CIVID-19 pandemic. The first casino to reopen was Coeur d'Alene Casino, which was also one of the first in the nation to do so.... Read more

Wisconsin
Wisconsin tribes reopen six casinos in May! More in June!
June 1, 2020 - Wisconsin tribes shut down their casinos in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they are cautiously reopening their casinos with new health protocols and procedures to protect both guests and ... Read more

New York
New York tribes begin reopening casinos
June 1, 2020 - The small LakeSide Entertainment casino owned by the Cayuga Nation was the only New York casino to open in May. The Oneida Nation has announced it will reopen Turning Stone Resort Casino on June 10 ... Read more

May 2020

United States
Tribes reopened 107 casinos across 14 states in May! More in June!
May 31, 2020 - Tribes reopened 107 casinos this month that were closed two months ago for the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional casinos have announced plans to reopen in June while others ... Read more

Little River Casino Resort reopens June 1
May 30, 2020 - Little River Casino will reopen at 8am Monday June 1st. The casino was voluntarily closed by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians on March 16 to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more

Arizona
Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona reopen June 1
May 30, 2020 - Both casinos will reopen their doors at noon Monday June 1, 2020. All guests and employees must pass a temperature check before entering. Entry will be denied for temperatures above 100.4 degrees ... Read more

Wind Creek casinos reopen June 8
May 30, 2020 - Wind Creek casinos in Wetumpka, Atmore and Montgomery, Alabama will reopen to the public on June 8th. Crowds will be limited to one third capacity. Face masks, temperature checks and not smoking will be enforced. ... Read more

California
Chukchansi Gold Casino Reopens June 1
May 29, 2020 - In a press release last week Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino announced its casino will reopen on June 1. The hotel and a few restaurants will remain closed during the initial phase of reoopening. ... Read more

Cache Creek Casino Resort reopens June 8
May 29, 2020 - Cache Creek Casino Resort will reopen June 8 at noon. All guests and workers will be required to wear masks and pass a temperature check when entering. Slots and table games will be limited for social ... Read more

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort reopens June 8
May 29, 2020 - Jackson Rancheria will reopen its slots, table games, some restaurants, hotel and RV park. Temporarily closed is poker, the Buffet, entertainment and valet service. ... Read more

Gun Lake Casino reopens June 8
May 29, 2020 - Gun Lake Casino will resume operations at 8AM Monday June 8. New health and safety protocols will require all guests ro pass a temperature check at entry and wear a face mask while inside. ... Read more

Soaring Eagle and Saganing Eagles Landing casinos reopen June 1
May 29, 2020 - The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe will reopen the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and Saganing Eagles Landing Casino & Hotel at 8AM June 1. This will be preceeded ... Read more

Firekeepers Casino reopens June 1
May 28, 2020 - Firekeepers Casino will reopen at 11am Monday June 1 with new health and safety protocols. All guests and workers must wear face masks and pass a temperature check when entering. Smoking will be prohibited in ... Read more

The Point Casino & Hotel reopens June 1
May 28, 2020 - The Point Casino and Hotel will reopen on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10am. The new casino operating hours are 10am to 2am daily. The Hotel will also reopen but offer fewer rooms during this first phase. ... Read more

California
Chumash Casino Resort reopens June 10
May 28, 2020 - Chumash Casino Resort will reopen at noon on Wednesday June 10 for the first time since closing March 15 for the COVID-19 pandemic. New safety and cleaning procedures will limit the available ... Read more

Washington
ilani Casino Resort reopened today May 28
May 28, 2020 - After shutting down operations on March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ilani has reopened today at 10 AM. Enhanced safety protocols include temperature checks at entry, fewer gaming machines. ... Read more

Harrah's Cherokee Casinos reopen May 28
May 28, 2020 - Both Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino reopened today May 28. Both have been closed since May 18 when they were shut down against COVID-19 ... Read more

Arizona
Desert Diamond Casinos reopen June 5
May 27, 2020 - The Tohono O'odham Nation will reopen its four Desert Diamond Casinos on Friday June 5 at 1pm. Details are still pending at this time. Tucson hotel rooms are available to book for dates beginning. June 29. ... Read more

California
Soboba Casino Resort reopened today May 27
May 27, 2020 - Soboba Casino Resort reopened its casino today at 12:00 PM. The gaming floor is now 100% smoke-free. Until further notice the hotel will remain closed. ... Read more

New Cahuilla Casino Hotel opened today May 27
May 27, 2020 - The new Cahuilla Casino Hotel officially opened today at 2PM. Construction began in late 2018 and the grand opening was scheduled April 2020 but delayed in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines. ... Read more

New York
Oneida Nation reopens Turning Stone, Point Place, Yellow Brick Road casinos June 10 May 26, 2020 - Oneida Indian Nation plans to reopen its three Upstate New York casinos on Wednesday, June 10 - Turning Stone Resort Casino , Point Place Casino and ... Read more

California
Red Hawk Casino reopens June 8
May 26, 2020 - Red Hawk Casino announced it will reopen Monday June 8 at 2pm. To ensure the health and safety of all guests, Red Hawk will require everyone including employees to wear face masks and maintain social distancing. ... Read more

California
Thunder Valley Casino reopens June 8
May 26, 2020 - Thunder Valley Casino announced it will reopen June 8. The hotel will also reopen and is accepting room reservations beginning June 8. Further information is pending. ... Read more

California
Barona Resort & Casino reopens May 27
May 26, 2020 - Barona Resort & Casino will reopen its casino and hotel tomorrow Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10am. Both operations will be temporarily limited for health and safety. The Barona Creek Golf Course will reopen ... Read more

Mystic Lake Casino and Little Six Casino reopened today May 26
May 26, 2020 - After shutting down March 18th for COVID-19 protection, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community reopened its Mystic Lake Casino and Little Six Casino today May 26th at 10am. ... Read more

Hard Rock Casino Bristol is approved by City Council
May 26, 2020 - The City Council of Bristol, Virginia voted 5-0 to approve the casino proposal from Hard Rock International. Next steps are approval by the Virginia Lottery Board followed by voter approval on ... Read more

Washington
Tulalip Resort Casino reopens May 26
May 25, 2020 - Tulalip Tribes will reopen the Tulalip Resort Casino at noon on Tuesday May 26, 2020. All visitors and employees will be required to wear face masks and pass a temperature check when entering. The number of guest admitted will be limited ... Read more

Washington
Quil Ceda Creek Casino reopens May 26
May 25, 2020 - Tulalip Tribes will reopen the Quil Ceda Creek Casino at noon on Tuesday May 26, 2020 ending weeks of closure due to the corona virus pandemic. All guests and workers must wear face masks and pass a temperature check ... Read more

Washington
Quinault Beach Resort & Casino reopens May 28
May 25, 2020 - The Quinault Beach Resort and Casino will reopen to the public at 10 AM May 28. Prior to that date there will be a private opening for Quinault Nation tribal members at 10 AM May 26. On the next day at 10 AM another ... Read more

Oklahoma
WinStar World Casino reopens May 27
May 24, 2020 - WinStar World Casino and Resort will open on Wednesday May 27 at 8 AM. New operating hours are 8 AM till 4 AM. During the four closed hours WinStar will deep clean its casino. The hotel will remain closed ... Read more

Oklahoma
All Chickasaw Casinos reopen May 27
May 24, 2020 - All Chickasaw Nation gaming facilities will reopen on Wednesday May 27 at 8 AM. Each facility will implement health policies and procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include temperature screenings ... Read more

Oklahoma
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts reopen June 1
May 24, 2020 - All Choctaw gaming properties and hotels will reopen Monday June 1st after closing March 16, 2020. Masks will be required of employees but not guests. Occupancy levels in the casinos and restaurants will be limited for distancing. ... Read more

Mohegan Sun reopens June 1
May 23, 2020 - Mohegan Sun announced it will reopen June 1 in coordination with the opening of Foxwoods Resort Casino. Safety protocols will limits visitors, gaming, restaurants and hotel. Buses will not be accepted from not from New York or Mass ... Read more

Foxwoods Resort Casino reopens June 1
May 23, 2020 - Foxwoods will reopen on the same day as Mohegan Sun. Visitors must wear masks and have their temperatures scanned at entry. Poker rooms will remain temporarily closed. Buffets will be closed and restaurants will be takeout only. ... Read more

Kansas
Kansas state-0wned casinos reopen today May 23
May 23, 2020 - The four state-0wned casinos in Kansas reopened today ending months of closure due to the coronavirus. Each casino will limit the number of guests to maintain social spacing as well as limit ... Read more

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and Casino Morongo Reopened May 22
May 22, 2020 - At 2 PM today the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa reopened its casino and hotel, some of its restaurants and the Casino Morongo. ... Read more

Harrah's Resort Southern California reopened today May 22
May 22, 2020 - Harrah's Resort Southern California in Northern San Diego County reopened its casinos, bars and restaurants at noon today. The visitor capacity is limited for social distancing, slot machines are ... Read more

California
Valley View Casino & Hotel reopened today May 22
May 22, 2020 - Valley View Casino & Hotel will reopen its casino, hotel and restaurants Friday May 22 at 8AM. Casino GM said: "In addition to offering our guests a much more spacious casino, restaurants and hotel, ... Read more

Hard Rock Casino Sacramento reopened today May 21
May 21, 2020 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain reopened today at 10:00am. All guests and workers must wear masks and pass a temperature check at entry. ... Read more

Florida
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa reopens tonight May 21
May 21, 2020 - The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will reopen this evening at 7 PM after shutting down for COVID-19 on March 20th. Guest capacity will be reduced to 50% for safer spacing, fewer slots ... Read more

Rolling Hills Casino and Resort reopened today May 21
May 21, 2020 - After two months of closure due to COVID-19, Rolling Hills Casino and Resort reopened today at 10:00 AM Thursday May 21st. Guest must wear masks and be temperature checked on entry. ... Read more

California
Jamul Casino reopened today May 21
May 21, 2020 - Jamul Casino held full public reopening today May 21 at 10 AM. The casino had a previous soft re-opening May 18th for its Amber and above Sweetwater Rewards Club VIP guests. ... Read more

California
Sycuan Casino Resort reopened today May 20
May 20, 2020 - Sycuan opened today with limited operating hours, limited gaming and limited restaurant capacity. The hotel is open with limited services. Spa Ritual and Retreat Pool & Cabanas are closed. ... Read more

Washington
12 Tribes Colville Casinos reopened today May 19
May 19, 2020 - The three 12 Tribes Colville Casinos - 12 Tribes Resort Casino, Coulee Dam Casino and Mill Bay Casino - all reopened today after closing last March 17th to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ... Read more

Washington
Emerald Queen Casino in Fife reopens today May 18
May 18, 2020 - The Puyallup Tribe reopened the Emerald Queen Casino in Fife this morning at 10 AM after weeks of closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All guests and employees will be temperature checked ... Read more

Clearwater Casino Resort reopened today May 18
May 18, 2020 - The Suquamish Tribe reopened their Clearwater Casino today at 10 AM. This is part of a phased-in program to limit the operating hours, the number of casino guests and the available facilities. ... Read more

Washington
Little Creek Casino reopened today May 18
May 23, 2020 - The Squaxin Island Tribe reopened the Little Creek Casino Resort today at 11am. The casino is now 100% smoke-free. Guest must wear masks and enter the Main Casino Entrance for temp checks ... Read more

Washington
Red Wind Casino reopened today May 18
May 18, 2020 - The Nisqually Tribe opened the Red Wind Casino today at 8:00 AM after 2 months of closure due to COVID-19. The facility reopened as a 100% smoke-free casino. The new operating hours are 8:00am-4:00am daily ... Read more

Oregon
Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay reopens today May 18
May 18, 2020 - The Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay celebrated a Grand Reopening today with limited hours, a reconfigured gaming floor and a "Safe Play Plan" to protect guests and workers against the spread of COVID-19. ... Read more

United States
NYT : "Tribal Nations Face Most Severe Crisis in Decades as the Coronavirus Closes Casinos"
May 17, 2020 - "Nearly 500 tribal casinos remain shut down during the pandemic, causing job losses to spike. The economic damage is wreaking havoc on fragile tribal ... Read Article

Oklahoma
24 Oklahoma Casinos reopened May 1-15
May 16, 2020 - Twenty four Indian gaming casinos in Oklahoma have reopened after weeks of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The list includes the Osage Casinos, 7 Clan Casinos, Lucky Star Casinos, Thunderbird Casinos ... Read more

Arizona
Gila River Casinos reopened today May 15
May 15, 2020 - Gila River Hotels and Casinos reopened its three casinos today - Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Lone Butte casino in Chandler and Vee Quiva in Laveen, Arizona. Gila River's two hotels will reopen June 15th. ... Read more

Arizona
Harrah's Ak-Chin reopens today May 15
May 15, 2020 - Harrah's Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino in Maricopa is returning to limited operations today since closing for COVID-19 on March 17. The casino opens at 9 AM and the hotel opens for guest stays tonight. ... Read more

Arizona
Fort McDowell Casino reopens May 15
May 14, 2020 - Fort McDowell Casino will reopen at 10 AM Friday May 15 with a phased-in program to comply with governmental health agency guidelines. Initial gaming includes slot machines and blackjack. Bingo opens May 22. Poker is delayed pending ... Read more

Washington
Angel of the Wind Casino reopens today May 13
May 13, 2020 - Angel of the Wind Casino is reopening Wednesday May 13th at 3PM with new COVID-19 safety procedures including limiting customers, reducing the number of slot machines, closing all table games except baccarat ... Read more

California
Win-River Casino to reopen May 15
May 12, 2020 - In a press release last week the Redding Rancheria authorized Win-River Resort & Casino to reopen its gaming operation in a limited capacity effective May 15. The announcement includes the tribe's decision factors ... Read more

California
San Diego Indian casinos plan May 18th reopenings
May 11, 2020 - The Sacramento Bee reported yesterday that eight San Diego County have told Gov. Gavin they plan to reopen their casinos on May 18th. ... Read more

California
Pechanga Casino targets June 1 reopening
May 10, 2020 - Pechanga Casino has announced plans to reopen in the June 1 timeframe. Limited hours and limited crowds are expected. Restaurants and other amentities will be announced later. ... Read more

United States
Harvard: "For Native Americans, COVID-19 is the worst of both worlds at the same time"
May 9, 2020 - This news article from The Harvard Gazette reveals additional insight into the Catch-22 dilemma facing Native American people during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read Article

Oklahoma
Osage Casino Hotel in Tulsa will reopen May 15
May 8, 2020 - Osage Casino Hotel is preparing to reopen May 15 with new safety measures and limited hours. The casino will operate at quarter capacity with every other slot machine turned off, no table games and no. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Osage Casino Ponca City reopens May 8
May 7, 2020 - Osage Casino in Ponca City opens tomorrow at 10 AM after suspending operations more than a month ago. New operating hours are limited to 10 AM till midnight weekdays and 10 AM till 2 AM Friday and Saturday. ... Read more

Michigan
Island Resort and Casino Reopens May 16th
May 6, 2020 - Island Resort and Casino plans to reopen after voluntarily closing March 21 to slow the spread of COVID-19. Although the reopening is opposed by Gov. Whitmer, the casino lies on reservation land and exempt from state jurisdiction ... Read more

Washington
Northern Quest Resort & Casino is Reopened!
May 5, 2020 - Northern Quest reopened today for the first time since closing March 16 for COVID-19. The new hours are 10am to 2am daily with deep cleaning during off hours. Slot machines are cleaned whenever a player ... Read more

California
Win-River Casino relocation placed 'On Hold'
May 4, 2020 - Redding Rancheria announced their plan to move the Win-River Casino has been placed on hold due to opposition by the Redding City Council and the Shasta County Board of Supervisors ... Read more

Oklahoma
7 Clans First Council Casino Hotel has reopened
May 3, 2020 - After a VIP reopening May 2, the 7 Clans First Council Casino will be open 7 days a week from 2PM to 2AM beginning May 7. The hotel, waterpark, arcade and food outlets remain closed. ... Read more

Colorado
Colorado launched sports betting May 1
May 2, 2020 - Yesterday Colorado officially launched legalized sports betting for online websites and mobile apps. In-person betting is posponed until it is safe for Colorado casinos to reopen. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Tonkawa Hotel and Casino Reopened May 1
May 1, 2020 - The first Oklahoma casino to reopen following the CORVID-19 shutdown was Tonkawa Hotel and Casino. The casino opened its doors and welcomed the public at noon Friday. New safety measures include ... Read more

April 2020

Idaho
Coeur d'Alene Casino reopens May 1
April 30, 2020 - The Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel began a phased reopening April 27 in preparation for the general public to return on May 1. The casino has been closed since March 20. ... Read more

United States
White House Council on Native American Affairs Returns to Lead Inter-Agency Response to COVID-19
April 29, 2020 - Read the Native Business news article about the reinstatement of the White House Council on Native American Affairs to provide ... Read Article <

United States
Small casinos may now apply for coronavirus relief loans
April 26, 2020 - The Trump Administration Friday announced a policy change to allow small casinos to participate in the $310B second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). ... Read more

Arkansas
Arkansas' Pope County casino selection is pending
April 25, 2020 - The final selection of a casino applicant to build a casino in Pope County is in its last phase. The Arkansas Racing Commission will decide sometime after July 1st whether to license the Legends Resort ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma's legislative leaders say new tribal gaming compacts are "unauthorized and void"
April 24, 2020 - Both Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat and House Speaker Charles McCall call the new gaming compacts unauthorized and void under Oklahoma's ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma's Attorney General says new tribal gaming compacts are not legally authorized
April 23, 2020 - AG Mike Hunter says the new tribal gaming compacts that Gov. Stitt signed with the Comanche Nation and Otoe-Missouria Tribe are 'not authorized' under state law ... Read more

Comanche Nation and Otoe-Missouria Tribe agree to new compacts
April 22, 2020 - Two Oklahoma tribes signed new gaming compacts with Gov. Snitt yesterday giving the state new gaming revenues and giving the tribes new off-reservation casinos. ... Read more

United States
NIGA Chairman Believes COVID-19 is Unique Threat For Indians
April 20, 2020 - Ernie Stevens Jr, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) published a heartfelt statement today on behalf of the Indian nations as they face growing uncertainty amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read article

United States
Harvard Researchers Advocate Economic Aid for 'Devastated' Native American Tribes Amid Pandemic
April 17, 2020 - Harvard researchers are asking U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin for financial aid to tribes hit with economic hardship by the coronavirus ... Read article

Wisconsin
Ho-Chunk plan to build Beloit casino gets federal approval
April 16, 2020 - The Ho-Chunk Nation received approval from the U.S. Department of Interior to build a casino resort in Beloit, Wisconsin. The tribe must now seek a gaming compact with Gov. Tony Evers ... Read more

Iowa, Montana, New York
USDA approves three more tribes for hemp programs
April 15, 2020 - The USDA has approved hemp plans for three more tribes to self-regulate the cultivation, production and marketing of hemp on reservation lands without oversight from state or local ... Read more

Chickasaw move forward with Kingston Casino Resort
April 13, 2020 - The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma is moving forward with plans to build a new casino resort on the shores of Lake Texoma. The site is 50 acres of lakefront property overlooking the Roosevelt Bridge. ... Read more

Virginia
VA Govenor amends and returns casino bill to legislature
April 12, 2020 - Gov. Northam supports gambling in Virginia, however, he did not sign the gaming bill sent to him by the legislature. Instead he amended and returned it to the legislature to reconsider. ... Read more

Nevada
Elko Band is opening 'Newe Cannabis' marijuana dispensary
April 11, 2020 - Newe Cannabis is a new marijuana dispensary opening April 18 in Elko, Nevada by the Elko Band Council of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Tribal Nation. ... Read more

United States
"Amid coronavirus hard times, US government must honor its commitments to Native Americans" - USA Today
April 10, 2020 - "Our people are vulnerable to COVID-19 and our most consistent revenue generator, land-based casino gaming, has disappeared virtually overnight." ... Read article

United States
"Tribal Gaming Excluded From SBA's Paycheck Protection Program" - Native Business
April 9, 2020 - "The $2T Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act enacted in March does not include small tribal casinos with less than 500 employees. ... Read article

United States
Report: Indian casinos lose $1.5B and 296,000 workers in 2 weeks
April 8, 2020 - In a report released today entitled "Coronavirus Impact on Tribal Gaming" an industry expert estimates the financial losses in the past 2 weeks of casino shutdowns has cost tribes ... Read more

United States
Tribes receiving $200M economic aid from HUD
April 7, 2020 - The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a special $200M grant program for Native American tribes to relieve housing costs related to the coronavirus pandemic. ... Read more

California
New Sacramento-area Indian casino land approved by Fed
April 6, 2020 - Last week the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs officially notified the Ione Band of Miwok Indians of approval by the U.S. Interior Department to transfer 220 acres of tribal land into federal trust. ... Read more

Massachusetts
Fed court places hold on DOI from taking Mashpee land out of trust
April 5, 2020 - A federal court has ordered the Interior Department to stop its removal of the reservation land from trust until May 15 while the court considers a request from the tribe for ... Read more

United States
'We could get wiped out': American Indians have the highest rates of diseases that make covid-19 more lethal
April 4, 2020 - The coronavirus could be an out-of-control wildfire across Indian Country. Read this article published in the Houston Chronical. ... Read article

New York, North Dakota, South Dakota
USDA approves hemp plans for three more tribes
April 3, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved hemp regulatory plans for the Oglala Sioux, Seneca Nation and Turtle Mountain Band ... Read more

California
Cahuilla Casino postpones opening new hotel due to COVID-19
April 2, 2020 - Cahuilla Casino has indefinitely postponed the opening of its new hotel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction is completed and the opening date had been planned for today. ... Read more

United States
American Indians Can't Combat the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 1, 2020 - American Indians face unique problems in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Read this article published by The National Interest which details the overwhelming fight to save the ... Read Article

United States
American Indian casinos close for coronavirus pandemic
April 1, 2020 - Indian casinos across the nation have voluntarily closed down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These closures are severely impacting health and education services of tribal members ... Read more

March 2020

Massachusetts
Mashpee Wampanoag loses reservation status
March 29, 2020 - In a letter from the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs last week, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe was informed of the decision of U.S. Secretary of the Interior to "disestablish" the tribe's reservation ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Tribes Reject Governor's New Offer
March 28, 2020 - Amid the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down all Oklahoma casinos, Gov. Stitt has proposed a flat 5 percent tax on gaming revenues and wants sports betting authorized by the state and the tribes ... Read more

Washington
Washington becomes 21st state to allow sports betting
March 25, 2020 - Today Gov. Inslee signed legislation to allow sports betting inside all Washington Indian casinos. Bets can be placed on professional and college sports except for college ... Read more

Oklahoma
'All Oklahoma Indian Casinos are closed' says OIGA
March 23, 2020 - The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association announced today that all casinos owned by its member tribes have been temporarily closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The OIGA represents 35 tribal nations with over 130 gamiing locations ... Read more

New Mexico
First Native American-owned film studio is born in closed casino
March 22, 2020 - Camel Rock Studios, owned by the Tesuque Pueblo, has taken over the facilities of the former Camel Rock Casino which relocated the newly-built Tesuque Casino in late 2018. ... Read more

Sneak Preview of the New Emerald Queen Casino
March 21, 2020 - The Puyallup Tribe is replacing the existing Emerald Queen Casino I-5 with a new $370 million casino including event center and hotel. The grand opening is pending the coronavirus crises. ... Read more

Texas
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe's casino has $170M impact on East Texas economy
March 20, 2020 - Naskila Gaming is the second largest employer in Polk County and "supports more than 700 local jobs, numerous educational programs, health care facilities, housing programs ... Read more

North Carolina | South Carolina
Kings Mountain Casino plan gets federal approval
March 19, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Interior has approved plans submitted by the Catawba Indian Nation to build a $273M casino resort in Kings Mountain, NC. The tribe is headquartered in South Carolina. ... Read more

Oklahoma casinos respond to coronavirus
March 18, 2020 - The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association says all of its affiliated tribes have enacted special cleaning and disinfection programs to combat the spread of coronavirus. ... Read more

California
Southern California casinos respond to coronavirus
March 17, 2020 - The following Southern California casinos have made public announcements regarding their actions to protect guests from coronavirus. Actions include postponing or canceling March concerts and events ... Read more

South Dakota
South Dakota tribe approves medical, recreational marijuana
March 16, 2020 - Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe voted this week to legalize medical marijuana (82% approved) and recreational marijuana (74% approved) in hopes of economic opportunities. ... Read more

Sports Betting goes live in Michigan March 15, 2020 - Michigan sports betting went Wednesday in Detroit. All 22 American Indian casinos will be introducing sports betting over the next few months. The following schedule is the projected openings for each tribal casino ... Read more

Alabama
Alabama bill proposes lottery and Poarch Creeks casino plan
March 14, 2020 - A bill introduced this week in the Alabama Senate proposes both a state lottery and the Poarch Creek Indians' plan to add Vegas-style casino gaming and two new casinos. ... Read more

Virginia
Virginia moves to legalize casinos, sports betting
March 13, 2020 - This week the Virginia General Assembly gave its final approvals to a major expansion in state gambling by passing bills to legalize sports betting and build casinos in Richmond, Norfolk, Portsmouth, ... Read more

Oklahoma
Hard Rock Casino Tulsa is nominated for Academy of Country Music award
March 12, 2020 - The Academy of Country Music will honor The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa as one of the leading country music venues in this year's 55th annual awards show. ... Read more

Minnesota
Minnesota tribes still oppose sports betting
March 11, 2020 - A current bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is stalled in the state legislature due to opposition from the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association (MIGA) ... Read more

Washington
Quinault Beach Resort & Casino Takes Extra Steps Against Coronavirus
March 10, 2020 - The Quinault Beach Resort & Casino released a statement this week regarding additional precautionary efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus on its properties. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Choctaw Casino Durant will open Guy Fieri's American Kitchen + Bar
March 9, 2020 - A new restaurant, Guy Fieri's American Kitchen + Bar, will open in April at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant. The 11,000-square-foot restaurant will be open 24/7 and seat 277 ... Read more

Winnevegas Casino hosts Last Bear Moon Powwow
March 8, 2020 - The second annual Last Bear Moon Powwow was held Feb 23 at the Winnavegas Casino Resort. More than 2,000 singers and dancers from many tribes celebrated the ... Read more

California
Tachi Palace is renamed 'Tachi Palace Casino Resort'
March 7, 2020 - Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino has rebranded its name to 'Tachi Palace Casino Resort'. This results from major property upgrades over the last two years including an 88,350-SF entertainment center ... Read more

New York
Point Place Casino celebrates 2nd anniversary
March 6, 2020 - Point Place Casino is celebrating its second anniversary throughout March with special prizes, events and giveaways. The casino opened March 15, 2018 and exceeded financial expections ever since. ... Read more

Washington
Muckleshoot Casino delays hotel opening till 2022 March 5, 2020 - Muckleshoot Casino has delayed the opening of their 18-story, 400-room hotel tower by a year. Design changes for an indoor pool and a rooftop restaurant has pushed the completion date into 2022. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Osage Casino Skiatook Expansion 2020
March 4, 2020 - The Osage Casino in Skiatook is adding 5,000 square feet of new gaming space, 50 new electronic games and a high stakes gaming area. ... Read more

Red Lake Nation plans vote on medical marijuana
March 3, 2020 - The Red Lake Tribal Council passed a resolution to place a medical marijuana proposal on a May 20 ballot for members of the Red Lake Nation to approve or reject. ... Read more

California
Chumash Casino Resort wins three AAA Four-Diamond Awards
March 2, 2020 - The American Automobile Association has presented Four-Diamond Awards to the Chumash Casino Resort for the Chumash Resort Hotel, Hotel Corque and Willows Restaurant. ... Read more

Massachusetts
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe loses in U.S. Appeals Court
March 1, 2020 - A U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision against the 2015 transfer of land owned by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe into federal trust for the purpose of building a tribal casino. ... Read more

February 2020

Colorado
Ute Mountain Casino will open sportsbook May 1
February 29, 2020 - Ute Mountain Casino and Sky Ute Casino now have state authorization to open sports betting operations on their reservations. Ute Mountain Casino has announced plans to open its ... Read more

North Dakota
North Dakota tribes concerned over e-tabs growth
February 28, 2020 - Electronic pull-tabs became legalized last August and has quickly grown in popularity across the state. Tribal leaders are concerned this Vegas-style gambling is becoming to casino revenues ... Read more

Washington, Wyoming
Three more tribes approved by USDA for hemp production
February 27, 2020 - The USDA approved tribal hemp regulatory plans in February from the Otoe-Missouria Tribe (Oklahoma), Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (Kansas) and Santee Sioux Nation (Nebraska), ... Read more

California
4 San Diego Casino Hotels Earn AAA 4-Diamond Rating
February 26, 2020 - The Auto Club has awarded Four-Diamond ratings to Pala Casino Spa and Resort, Sycuan Casino Resort, Viejas Casino & Resort and ... Read more

California
Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage wins 3 Forbes Four-Star Awards
February 25, 2020 - Forbes Travel Guide has presented three Four-Star 2020 Awards to Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage recognizing the Hotel, The Steakhouse and the Sunstone Spa. ... Read more

California
San Manuel Casino named 'Best Casino' by Inland Empire Magazine for Third Consecutive Year
February 24, 2020 - Readers of Inland Empire Magazine have voted San Manuel Casino the "Best Casino" in a 2020 poll. The Pines Modern Steakhouse won 3 awards ... Read more

Arizona
$400M Desert Diamond West Valley Casino celebrates Grand Opening
February 23, 2020 - Desert Diamond West Valley Casino in Glendale, AZ opened its new, 75,000-SF casino. This replaces the temporary casino operating since 2015 which is now shut down. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma gaming compacts were unknowingly renewed by Gov. Stitt, says Tribes
February 22, 2020 - In a federal court filing to join the lawsuit against Gov. Stitt over gaming compacts, the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes claim the Governor unknowingly triggered renewal ... Read more

Arkansas
Cherokee Nation study shows $3B economic impact from proposed Arkansas casino
February 21, 2020 - This week Cherokee Nation Businesses released a study showing a $3B economic impact on Pope County and Northwest Arkansas from the proposed Legends ... Read more

Arizona, California
Colorado River Indian Tribes considering hemp production
February 20, 2020 - The Colorado River Indian Tribes will host a public hearing Feb. 25 to consider adopting a proposed ordinance for growing industrial hemp on reservation lands. ... Read more

Oklahoma
More Oklahoma tribes join gaming lawsuit
February 19, 2020 - The federal judge for the lawsuit against Gov. Stitt over gaming compacts has allowed six more tribes to join the suit. The total is now twelve tribes in the lawsuit against the Governor. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Quapaw Nation asks to join tribes in lawsuit over gambling compacts
February 18, 2020 - The Quapaw Nation has filed a motion in federal court to join the five tribes suing Gov. Stitt over renewal of gaming compacts. If accepted, the Quapaw will join mediation ... Read more

California
Tule River Tribe is building cannabis dispensary near Porterville February 17, 2020 - Construction of a 4,000-SF cannabis dispensary is underway on Hwy 190 in the Springville area. The facility named "Eh-Lo Dispensary" is next to the Eagle Feather Trading Post. ... Read more

California
Paiute Palace Casino expansion update
February 16, 2020 - A major renovation and expansion project of the Paiute Palace Casino began last summer. it will extend the gaming floor and add more slot machines, a new restaurant with bar & grill, players club, a gift shop, ... Read more

Arizona
$400M Desert Diamond Casino West Valley prepares for Feb 19 opening
February 15, 2020 - The Tohono O'odham Nation will open its new $400 million, permanent West Valley casino at 8 PM on Feb. 19. The 75,000-SF casino will feature 1,000 slot machines, 48 blackjack tables, ... Read more

Washington
ilani will complete parking garage, then start hotel
February 14, 2020 - Construction of the parking garage at ilani has reached the halfway point. When finished this fall, the next construction project will be a 300-room hotel according to the Cowlitz Tribe chairman. ... Read more

Colorado
Sky Ute Casino Resort - Updates
February 13, 2020 - Our Sky Ute casino and bingo pages have been reviewed and updated by Sky Ute marketing staff. For the latest information on gaming, restaurants, event center, hotel and RV park, visit these new pages ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma tribes backed by National Congress of American Indians in gaming compact dispute
February 12, 2020 - NCAI President Fawn Sharp warned of a "direct threat and annihilation of tribal sovereignty" from the legal dispute with the Oklahoma governor. ... Read more

New York
Yellow Brick Road celebrates new bowling and entertainment center
February 11, 2020 - Today the Yellow Brick Road Casino opened its new entertainment center featuring a Brunswick bowling center, two Topgolf swing suite bays, billiards and shuffle boards. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Tribes and Governor ordered to mediation over gaming compacts dispute
February 10, 2020 - A federal judge ordered both sides of the dispute over renewal of gaming compacts to enter into mediation. The judge ordered Gov. Stitt and the 5 tribes ... Read more

California
Pechanga Hosts 8th California American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival
February 9, 2020 - This 3-day film festival honors "the best of current films from American Indian filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors working through Indian Country". ... Read more

Washington
Yakama Nation fight potential Colville casino in Pasco
February 8, 2020 - The Yakama Nation claims ancestral rights to land in Pasco where the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation may build a casino. The Colville Tribes also claim the land as ancestral ... Read more

Alabama
Alabama Governor wants fact-finding study on Poarch Creek Indians $1B gambling proposal
February 7, 2020 - During her State-of-the-State Address last week, Governor Ivey announced the launch of a fact-finding study into the Poarch Creek Indians proposal to expand ... Read more

Oregon
Wildhorse Casino expansion places final structural beam
February 6, 2020 - Constructions crews at Wildhorse Resort & Casino placed the final structural beam on the $85M expansion project scheduled for completion this summer. It will add bowling lanes,food court ... Read more

Oklahoma
Muscogee (Creek) Nation becomes fifth tribe in lawsuit against Gov. Stitt
February 5, 2020 - The Creeks have joined the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw Nations and Citizen Potawatomi Nation in the lawsuit against Gov. Stitt regarding the renewal of gaming compacts. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma House Speaker says tribal gaming compacts renewed - Senate Leader sidesteps issue
February 4, 2020 - The Oklahoma House and Senate leaders took very different positions on the tribal gaming compact dispute between the governor and the tribes. ... Read more

United States
NIGC issues bulletin about 'IGRA and Sports Book Operations'
February 3, 2020 - The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has issued a new document regarding sports betting operations and compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). ... Read more

Arkansas
Saracen Casino targets June 26 completion
February 2, 2020 - Construction of Saracen Casino's 80,000 SF casino continues 24/7 with a scheduled completion date of June 26 or sooner. The casino will open with 2,000 slot machines, 30-50 table games, 7 restaurants ... Read more

Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation to study cannabis opportunities
February 1, 2020 - Cherokee Nation has created a working group to study business opportunities in the hemp and cannabis industries. A report and recommendations will be presented by May 31. ... Read more

January 2020

California
Ridgecrest Casino Project Moves Forward
January 31, 2020 - The City and Ridgecrest announced a settlement to sell property on China Lake Blvd to the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe for $5.5M. The tribe plans to build a casino on that site and 2-3 years later add a hotel. ... Read more

California
Cache Creek Casino offers daily Bay Area bus service
January 30, 2020 - Cache Creek Casino now provides a new motorcoach service to and from 23 cities in the greater Bay Area. The new bus service named "Cache Creek Casino Direct" began operating Jan.20. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt sues tribes to shut down Class III gaming
January 29, 2020 - Gov. Stitt filed a lawsuit in federal court for an injunction against Class III Indian gaming, AKA Vegas-style casino gaming where players gamble against the house. ... Read more

California
Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa 2020 expansion and renovation status
January 28, 2020 - Morongo Casino has completed the renovation of its casino floor as an important milestone in its ongoing major expansion and renovation project scheduled for completion mid-2020. ... Read more

Oklahoma
Native American hemp production helped by Oklahoma Hemp Company
January 27, 2020 - Native American Hemp LLC (NAH) is a Native American-owned business located in Tulsa, which provides expert consulting to for tribes entering the the hemp industry. ... Read more

Arizona
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino reopens Agave's Restaurant
January 26, 2020 - After a four month renovation, Agave's Restaurant has reopened at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino. The new 3,869-sq-ft resestaurant seats 118 guests. ... Read more

Louisiana
Coushatta Casino Resort celebrates 25th Anniversary
January 25, 2020 - Coushatta Casino celebrated its 25th anniversary last week with the leaders and members of the tribe, casino and community. The casino has employed 2,200 workers for over twenty years. ... Read more

California
Agua Caliente's Sunstone Spa is #1 in California
January 24, 2020 - Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage was named the number one spa in California by Spas of America, which also ranked Sunstone Spa #23 in North America. ... Read more

Virginia
Pamunkey Indian Tribe proposes $350M Richmond casino resort
January 23, 2020 - The Pamunkey tribe have announced plans to build a $350 million Indian gaming casino in South Richmond. The project includes a 275-room hotel, spa, pool and fitness center ... Read more

South Dakota
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is first to grow hemp
January 22, 2020 - Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to self-govern the cultivation of industrial hemp on reservation land. This authority overrides state regulations ... Read more

Michigan
Island Resort and Casino plans $30M expansion
January 21, 2020 - the Hannahville Indian Community announced a $30M construction project last week that will add 100 hotel rooms, an upscale restaurant, a pool and water park, and convention space. ... Read more

Colorado
Ute Mountain Casino plans sports book by May 1
January 20, 2020 - Ute Mountain Casino is planning to open a sports betting area before May 1. The casino is seeking to partner with a sportsbook operator with the approval of the National Indian Gaming Commission. ... Read more

Washington
Tulalip Resort Casino 0pens High-Limit Slots Room
January 19, 2020 - Tulalip Resort Casino announced the grand opening this week of its new high-limits slots room featuring 90 slot machines, wider spacing, high-end seating, a private bar, and a dedicated staff ... Read more

Washington
Spokane Tribe Casino announces expansion during 2nd anniversary celebration
January 18, 2020 - During the second anniversary celbration Jan. 8th, the Spokane Tribe announced a new construction project that will double the size of the casino, add a food court, ... Read more

Virginia
Virginia governor remains noncommittal on casino legislation
January 17, 2020 - Gov. Ralph Northam has stated he is open to the idea of casino legalization, but has not taken a position on Bill SB1126 which will be debated and amended in this year's legislature ... Read more

Virginia
Pamunkey tribe and Norfolk sign casino agreements
January 16, 2020 - The Pamunkey Tribe and the City of Norfolk signed two agreements advance the tribe's plan to build a $700 million casino on the Elizabeth River. ... Read more

Virginia
Cherokee propose casino in southwestern Virginia
January 15, 2020 - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) last week announced plans for building a casino, hotel, indoor water park and outdoor concert venue on a 350-acre tract known as The Pinnacle. ... Read more

California
Elk Grove casino project delayed until late 2021
January 14, 2020 - This week the Wilton Rancheria chairman announced a one-year delay in the construction of a $500M casino resort in Sacrament County. The groundbreaking is expected this spring followed by 18 months ... Read more

California
Cache Creek Casino Resort fires hotel construction contractor
January 13, 2020 - The two new hotel towers under construction at Cache Creek were to open last March 2019. This week the general contractor was fired for non-performance, poor quality control, and ... Read more

California
Eagle Mountain Casino's relocation is approved by Tulare County
January 12, 2020 - The Tule River Indian Tribe has received county approval to move their Eagle Mountain Casino from the reservation to a new site near the Portervill municipal airport. Final approval ... Read more

California
California tribe gets USDA approval for hemp cultivation in Riverside County
January 11, 2020 - The Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians have been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a new federal program to grow hemp on reservation land ... Read more

California
Madera casino lawsuit moves to U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
January 10, 2020 - Tribal leaders of the Mono Indians expect a favorable decision in the Ninth Circuit court that will remove the last legal roadblock before construction begins on their casino and hotel. ... Read more

Indiana
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana celebrates groundbreaking
January 9, 2020 - Today Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and Spectacle Entertainment broke ground on a new $300 million casino in Gary, Indiana. ... Read more

Michigan
Soaring Eagle begins major hotel renovation
January 8, 2020 - Soaring Eagle has begun demolition of its hotel rooms on the 6th and 7th floor. All rooms will be replaced with new construction and reopened by August 2020. Reconstuction will continue to mid-2022 ... Read more

Virginia
2020 Preview: Virginia Casino Legalization?
January 7, 2020 - Casinos are prohibited in Virginia, however legislation passed last year may open the door to legalization of casinos. A study shows casino gambling will add 5,000 jobs and $260M in state taxes ... Read more

California
2020 Preview: Casinos in Palm Springs Area
January 6, 2020 - Two major construction projects highlight 2020 in the Palm Springs area. Morongo will complete its 65,000-sq-ft gaming expansion by mid-year, and the Augua Caliente tribe is building a new casino in Cathederal City. ... Read more

California
2020 Preview: Two Inland Empire Casinos are adding hotels
January 5, 2020 - San Manuel Casino is building a 450-room hotel with a pool complex, fitness center and spa. Cahuilla Casino in Riverside County is building an all-new casino with hotel and ... Read more

California
2020 Preview: San Diego Casino Expansion Projects
January 4, 2020 - After a major year of expansions in 2019, two projects remain to be completed in 2020. Harrahs Resort Southern California will complete its Rincon Reservation Road Brewery this month, and Pala Casino ... Read more

United States
USDA Status of Tribal and State Hemp Plan Applications
January 3, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture published guidelines last October for tribes and states to establish their own hemp plans for governing the cultivation, processing and distribution of hemp within ... Read more

United States
USDA Approves First Tribal and State Hemp Plans Following Federal Hemp Legalization
January 2, 2020 - The USDA has approved hemp plans from three tribes and three states to allow local regulation of hemp cultivationn, processing and distribution on lands ... Read more

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Compacts Enter Limbo Today
January 1, 2020 - All Oklahoma Indian gaming compacts expired today. Did they automatically renew? None were renegotiated with Gov. Stitt, and at the same time all tribal casinos are open and operating today. ... Read more

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