CaliforniaAgua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage Hotel Renovation Status - June 2026 June 30, 2026 - The $60M renovation of Aqua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage's 340-room hotel tower is continuing in phases through 2026 ... Read more
Tribal Casino News & Indian Gaming Developments - News Hub 2026
All updates on tribal casino news and Indian gaming in 2026 start with this chronological listing of related news headlines and their linked news articles:
All 2026 News
June 2026
CaliforniaAgua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage Hotel Renovation Status - June 2026 June 30, 2026 - The $60M renovation of Aqua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage's 340-room hotel tower is continuing in phases through 2026 ... Read more
CaliforniaWin-River Casino Relocation Status | June 2026 June 29, 2026 - The Redding Rancheria reaffirmed that the relocation project remains on track despite ongoing litigation ... Read more
North Carolina
Lumbee Leaders Call Emergency Meeting After Casino Amendment Rejected June 28, 2026 - The Lumbee Tribe has called an emergency meeting after members voted 62% against a gaming amendment ... Read more 
CaliforniaGraton Resort & Casino: What's Still Coming in Its $1 Billion Expansion June 27, 2026 - Construction is entering its most transformative phase, shifting from gaming-floor growth to a multi-year build-out of ... Read more
OklahomaChoctaw Casino & Resort - Pocola Unveils $140 Million Expansion With New 7-Story Hotel Tower June 26, 2026 - Pocola is adding a new 7-story hotel tower, 130 additional rooms, a resort-style pool, spa, dining ... Read more
MinnesotaMoorhead Casino Plan Paused as White Earth Nation Reassesses $176M Development< June 25, 2026 - The pause follows the June 2026 election of Secretary-Treasurer Jacob McArthur, who announced he is ... Read more
North CarolinaLumbee Tribe Rejects Casino Amendment, Halting I-95 Gaming Proposal June 24, 2026 - Voters declined a constitutional change that would have enabled casino development on the tribe's I-95 property ... Read more
VirginiaNorfolk Casino Construction Update: Project Still on Schedule for 2027 Opening June 5, 2026 - Norfok Casino is continuing steadily towards its late-2027 opening according to statements from Boyd Gaming, Pamun ... Read more
CaliforniaCan North Fork Mono Casino Still Open This Fall Without State Approval? June 22, 2026 - With construction advancing on the North Fork Mono Casino project, one question now dominates ... Read more
Vallejo City Council Approves MOU With Scotts Valley Tribe, Advancing Temporary Class II Casino Toward Opening June 21, 2026 - The Vallejo City Council has approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Scotts Valley Tribe ... Read more 
CaliforniaNorth Fork Mono Casino Launches Hiring Push for 1,500+ Jobs Ahead of Fall 2026 Opening
June 20, 2026 - The North Fork Mono Casino has opened its doors to hire 1,500 new workers before ... Read more
North CarolinaLumbee Tribe Casino Vote on June 23, 2026: What to Know About the Dark Water Resort Proposal June 19, 2026 - The Lumbee Tribe is set to hold a crucial vote on June 23, 2026 that could open the door ... Read more
TexasAlabama-Coushatta Tribe Breaks Ground Today on New Texas Casino Resort June 18, 2026 - Construction officially began today on the new Naskila Casino Resort in Leggett, Poik County, where a groundbreaking ... Read more
Tri-Cities 12 Tribes Casino Project Update (June 2026) June 17, 2026 - A major casino-hotel development plan in Pasco's King City area is in federal review and evaluation of environmental, economic, and cultural impacts ... Read more 
WisconsinHard Rock Kenosha Casino Project Nears Key Federal Decision in 2026 June 16, 2026 - The Federal Draft Environmental Assessment found no significant impacts as the project awaits federal and state decis ... Read more
TexasNaskila temporary casino is opening this summer 2026 ahead of full resort June 15, 2026 - A temporary facility will soon launch gaming operations in Polk County, Texas while a full casino resort is built for a 2027-2028 ... Read more
CaliforniaShiloh Casino & Resort Project Remains Blocked as Federal Review Stalls June 14, 2026 - The Koi Nation's proposed $600M casino project remains fully stalled nearly 9 months after a federal judge overturned ... Read more
CaliforniaSky River Casino Expansion Update - June 2026 June 13, 2026 - As of June 2026, the multi-year expansion program at Sky River is fully underway, positioning Sky River as a future full-scale resort destination in the ... Read more
Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am Opening Date Announced for November 15, 2027 June 12, 2026 - Today the Pascua Yaqui Tribe officially announced the opening date for Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am in Tucson will be celecbrated Nov. 15, 2027. ... Read more 
MichiganKewadin Casinos Announces Major Multi-Property Renovation Project Across All Five Locations June 11, 2026 - A sweeping, multi-year renovation initiative will modernize all five Kewadin Casino prop ... Read more
CalforniaHard Rock Sacramento Still Targeting 2026 Start for Multi-Billion-Dollar Expansion June 10, 2026 - The multi-phase development will transform 350 acres of newly acquired land into a large-scale ent. ... Read more
Noth Dakota4 Bears Casino & Lodge June 9, 2026 - 4 Bears Casino & Lodge is entering the final phase of its $100 million expansion, with a new seven-story hotel tower set to open later this summer ... Read more
CaliforniaCaesars Republic Sonoma County - Construction Update (June 2026) June 8, 2026 - Dry Creek Rancheria is transforming River Rock Casino into Caesars Republic Sonoma County, a new $300M resort ... Read more
North CarolinaTwo Kings Casino: What Could Affect the 2027 Opening Timeline June 7, 2026 - The Catawba Nation's permanent Two Kings Casino remains on track for a Spring 2027 debut - but one regulatory issue represents the ... Read more
ArkansasSaracen Casino Resort opens new on-site hotel in Pine Bluff June 6, 2026 - Saracen as now a true stay-and-play destination in southeast Arkansas after opening its new 320-room hotel. The new Saracen Event Center ... Read more
WisconsinHo-Chunk Gaming Beloit Construction Update - June 2026 June 5, 2026 - Construction of the $705M Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit resort is moving ahead on schedule, with structural work largely in place and interior ... Read more
NevadaHard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Hotel Construction Update - Structural Frame Complete as Facade and Interior Work Drive Hard June 4, 2026 - Blue-glass facade panels are rising steadily up the structure and steel ... Read more
CaliforniaGraton Resort & Casino: What's Still Coming After the May 4 Opening June 3, 2026 - The $1B expansion at Graton Casino was not finished after the May 4 grand opening in this multi-year project. Construction continues ... Read more
TexasNaskila Casino Resort Moves Forward With June 18 Groundbreaking in Leggett, Texas June 2, 2026 - Naskila Casino Resort will officially break ground June 18 in Leggett, Texas. The ceremony launches construction ... Read more
ArizonaCasino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am on Track for Early 2027 Opening in Tucson June 1, 2026 - The new Three Suns casino is rising along West Grant Road on the former Century Park 16 movie theater site as const ... Read more
May 2026
California North Fork Mono Casino Construction Update - Signage Installed in May 2026 May 26, 2026 - Construction of the North Fork Mono Casino reached a new visible milestone this month as the first exterior ... Read more 
CaliforniaRed Hawk Casino Expansion Update | May 2026 May 25, 2026 - Red Hawk Casino is accelerating its 2026 expansion with a new bingo hall, a smoking-permitted gaming pavilion, a smoke-free main floor transition, and ... Read more
-NevadaHard Rock Guitar-Shaped Hotel - New Photos, May 2026 May 16, 2026 - Since construction crews placed the final steel beam atop the guitar-shaped hotel on May 1, attention has shifted to completing the blue-glass ... Read more
CaliforniaScotts Valley Tribe Races to Open Temporary Vallejo Casino Amid Regulatory Uncertainty May 16, 2026 - With black modular buildings nearly ready along Hwy 37, the Scotts Valley tribe is racing to open a temporary casino ... Read more
MinnesotaMoorhead Casino Plan Advances as White Earth Nation Pushes Toward Federal Review May 15, 2026 - Moorhead could soon see a $176 million tribal casino and hotel complex on its southeast edge, as White ... Read more
OklahomaChoctaw Casino Durant Expands Smoke-Free Gaming With New Grand Casino Renovation May 13, 2026 - Choctaw Casino Durant has completed a major upgrade to its Grand Casino, creating the largest ... Read more
Catawba Two Kings Casino Still Has No Opening Date as Spring Deadline Nears May 12, 2026 - atawba Two Kings Casino missed its March 31 target to open the new Introductory Casino, and officials have yet to announce a new ... Read more 
Wisconsin Beloit Casino Construction Status Update - May 10, 2026 May 10, 2026 - Beloit casino construction remains on schedule for a September 2026 opening. Structural and interior work continues as the tribe pre ... Read more TexasNew Texas Casino Opens This Summer (2026) May 9, 2026 - The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe will open a temporary casino this summer in Leggett, Texas about 80 miles north of Houston. The casino will be ... Read more
Lumbee Tribe Sets Election to Decide Future Casino< May 7, 2026 - After securing full federal recognition in 2025, the tribe is now evaluating gaming as a major economic development opportunity along I-95. ... Read more
Montana 400 Horses Casino Opens in Polson, Marking New Era for CSKT May 5, 2026 - The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes celebrate the grand opening of the 400 Horses Casino near Polson, ushering in ... Read more 
Hard Rock Las Vegas Completes Guitar Hotel Structural Frame May 1, 2026 - The 42-story Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Hotel has reached its topping-off milestone, completing the structural frame and moving into facade ... Read more April 2026
California Graton Casino Expansion Opens Monday April 30, 2026 - Graton Resort & Casino will open its major expansion this Monday, May 4, unveiling a new 144,000 sq-ft, fully smoke-free gaming floor that significantly ... Read more North CarolinaCatawba Two Kings Introductory Casino Opening Still Unannounced as Signs Point to Imminent Launch April 29, 2026 - One month after the Catawba Nation's initial target of late March 2026 for the opening of ... Read more
CalliforniaMadera Casino Construction Continues Under Federal Approval Despite Court Setback April 28, 2026 - The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians is pressing ahead with construction of its long-planned casino ... Read more
CaliforniaSky River Casino Begins Construction on 300-Room Resort Hotel April 27, 2026 - Wilton Rancheria has reached a major milestone in the development of its Sky River Casino property in Elk Grove, announcing the ... Read more
Arizona Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am Construction Reaches Major Milestones in Tucson - New drone footage from April 26, 2026 shows major construction progress at Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am, including a fully topped ... Read more 
CaliforniaNorth Fork Mono Casino Begins Rewards Program Signups Before Opening April 24, 2026 - The future North Fork Mono Casino has launched an early Rewards Program signup campaign inviting community ... Read more
Vallejo Temporary Casino: City Council Approves Services Agreement in Key Step for Scotts Valley Band April 16 2026 - The move supports the tribe's 5,400 sq ft preview casino now under construction while federal review ... Read more 
United States Indian gaming was played 12,000 years ago- The world's oldest known dice were made and used by Native Americans in the western Great Plains of North America beginning 12,800 years ago ... Read more
WisconsinWisconsin legalizes tribal-only online sports betting
- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a law this week to legalize online sports betting across the state. Only the state's 11 tribes are authorized to operate ... Read more
CaliforniaVallejo Temporary Casino | Update April 2026
- What happened to the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians plan to open a temporary Vallejo casino last January or early 2026? So far, nothing has happened ... Read more
OklahomaHarrah's Oklahoma | Grand Opening Today!
- A full-day celebration is planned today for the grand opening of the new Harrah's Oklahoma located west of Chandler on Route 66 ... Read more
North DakotaSon of Star Casino | Opens Summer 2026
- Son of Star Casino is under construction in White Shield, ND and plans to open this summer. The 37,000-square-foot casino will feature ... Read more
March 2026
New YorkTurning Stone Casino Resort | New Hotel Opens June 29, 2026 March 28, 2026 - The new Crescent Hotel at Turning Stone Casino Resort is scheduled to open June 29, 2026, and the finishing touches are underway as reported by ... Read more
Louisiana Coushatta Casino Resort | Video Tour of Hotel Construction March 27, 2026 - Coushatta Casino Resort took local media on a hard-hat tour of its new hotel tower under construction in Allen Parish. The hotel is scheduled ... Read more 
CaliforniaSky River Casino | Expansion Adds Parking Garage March 26, 2026 - The ongoing expansion project at Sky River Casino achieved another milestone Tuesday with the opening of a new five-level parking garage with 1,600 spaces ... Read more
New York City$8B Hard Rock Metropolitan Park | New Casino Details March 25, 2026 - Since receiving approval for a casino license last December, the $8 billion Hard Rock Metropolitan Park project is moving forward with active ... Read more
LouisianaCoushatta Casino Resort opens new luxury hotel tower in May March 24, 2026 - The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is preparing to open a new luxury hotel tower at its Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana. The grand opening will be ... Read more
FloridaMiccosukee Tribe purchased 25 acres in Florida Panhandle March 23, 2026 - The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, which owns and operates the Miccosukee Casino Resort in western Miami, has purchased 25 acres ... Read more
CaliforniaGraton Casino Expansion | Grand Opening May 4 March 22, 2026 - Graton Resort & Casino is undergoing a $1 billion, multi-year expansion project that will open its first phase on May 4. The first phase includes a new 144,000 sq ft, non ... Read more
WorldTribal Casinos Make World's 10 Largest List March 21, 2026 - This new 2026 ranking of the ten largest casinos in the world is based on the size of their gaming floors. Six of the casinos are in Macau, China and four are in the United States ... Read more
United StatesFive Largest U.S. Casinos are Native American March 20, 2026 - None of the five largest casinos in the U.S. are in Nevada. Instead, they are spread across the country on Native American reservation lands. The list based on the ... Read more
California Hard Rock Casino Tejon presents guitars to Kern County sheriff, fire chief March 19, 2026 - Hard Rock Casino Tejon has a partnership agreement with Kern County for police and fire protection services to Hard Rock ... Read more 
North CarolinaCatawba Two Kings Casino | Countdown Begins to Grand Opening March 18, 2026 - Catawba Two Kings Casino is actively counting down to a late March 2026 grand opening of its new Introductory Casino, although the ... Read more
VirginiaFairfax County casino bill passed by General Assembly, awaits Gov. Spanberger's signature March 17, 2026 - The Virginia General Assembly passed the 2026 Fairfax County casino bill, Senate Bill 756, on March 14 after both chambers ... Read more
Nebraska WarHorse Casino South Sioux City starts construction this summer 2026 March 16, 2026 - The new WarHorse Casino and its new live horse racetrack planned for South Sioux City will begin construction this summer ... Read more 
California Jamul Casino | Jamul Indian Village Documentary March 15, 2026 - Jamul Casino Resort produced this documentary about the Jamul Indian Village in San Diego County, where its ancestors have lived for 12,000 years ... Read more 
Wisconsin Kenosha Hard Rock Casino moves forward with environmental review March 14, 2026 - The Kenosha Hard Rock casino project has taken a major step forward into the active-processing stage for approval by the Department of Interior ... Read more 
shingtonWashington Tribes Cleared to Offer In-State College Betting March 14, 2026 - Washington has approved a major update to its tribal-only sports betting system, allowing wagers on in-state college teams for the first time ... Read more
North CarolinaCatawba Two Kings Casino prepares to open "Introductory Casino" March 13, 2026 - Although the opening date for the "Introductory Casino" is expected soon but still officially unannounced, both the Catawba Two Kings ... Read more
North CarolinaLumbee Tribe NC Casino Plans | Update March 2026 March 12, 2026 - In January the Lumbee Tribe purchased 241 acres of farmland along Interstate 95 south of Lumberton in Robeson County as a possible building site for the first NC ... Read more
CaliforniaVallejo "Preview Casino" | Still 'Opening Soon'? March 11, 2026 - The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians announced plans in late December to open a "Preview Casino" soon on the tribe's land near I-80 and Highway 37 in Vallejo, CA ... Read more
Oklahoma Apache Casino will host Corvette Kickoff Classic March 9, 2026 - The Apache Casino and Hotel in Lawton, OK is hosting the April 2026 Corvette Kickoff Classic of the Southwest Oklahoma Corvette Club. This will be a three-day ... Read more 
Las VegasHard Rock Guitar Hotel Construction Progress | March 2026 March 8, 2026 - Our new March photos of the Hard Rock Guitar Hotel construction site in Las Vegas show how much progress has been made since our January photos ... Read more
CaliforniaSky River Casino Expands Gaming Floor March 7, 2026 - Sky River Casino has completed the first phase of its 2026-2027 expansion project by adding 20,000 square feet to its gaming floor and adding 312 new slot machines ... Read more
OregonWildhorse Resort Casino's $100M Expansion | Update March 2026 March 6, 2026 - March will be a milestone month for the $100 million expansion project underway at Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Pendleton, OR. The "Next Level" expansion ... Read more
VirginiaFairfax County casino bill is amended, approved by VA House March 5, 2026 - Virginia House of Delegates approved an amended version of Senate Bill 756 yesterday to allow a casino in Fairfax County. The vote was 64 to 32 ... Read more
CaliforniaGraton's massive casino expansion opens May 4, 2026 March 4, 2026 - Graton Resort & Casino has announced the grand opening of its expanded casino and new dining venues will be celebrated May 4, 2026 beginning at 6 pm ... Read more
WisconsinBaconfest Sizzles at Potawatomi Casino Hotel March 3, 2026 - Baconfest was sizzling with a sold-out crowd this past weekend at Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee. The annual event featured crispy bacon snacks, sweet bacon ... Read more
OklahomaCoweta Casino Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening Today March 2, 2026 - The $100M Coweta Casino Hotel is celebrating its grand opening today. The event kicks off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10AM followed by the opening ... Read more
CaliforniaChicken Ranch opens OG Casino today March 1, 2026 - The Chicken Ranch Rancheria is celebrating the 'reopening' of The OG Casino, its original casino which began as a bingo hall in 1985 and expanded as a full-scale casino before ... Read more
February 2026
Virginia 2026 Fairfax County casino bill advances in Virginia House February 28, 2026 - The 2026 Fairfax County casino bill proposes a countywide voter's referendum to approve a state-licensed casino anywhere within the county ... Read more New York CityHard Rock NYC Construction | Update Feb. 2026 February 27, 2026 - Construction workers and equipment were seen this month at the future site of the $8B Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park next to Citi Field in Queens ... Read more
Oklahoma Saracen Casino Resort is opening hotel and event center February 26, 2026 - Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is completing a $250 million expansion project to add 600,000 sq ft to the existing resort property ... Read more 
MissouriLake Ozark Casino Resort Plan Moves Forward | Update Feb 2026 February 25, 2026 - The $60 million plan to build an Osage Nation casino near Lake Ozark, Missouri is continuing slowly through the approval process. The most recent step ... Read more
CaliforniaAcorn Ridge Casino Celebrates Today's Grand Opening February 24, 2026 - The Ione Band of Miwoks is celebrating the opening of the new Acorn Ridge Casino today at 10 AM. The $110M boutique casino is located in Amador County ... Read more
CaliforniaAgua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage | $60M Hotel Renovation February 23, 2026 - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla has announced a $60M, multi-phase remodeling project of its hotel at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage ... Read more
CaliforniaChicken Ranch will reopen its original casino February 22, 2026 - The original Chicken Ranch Casino, which is now referred to as "the OG", was closed in Nov. 2024 and replaced by the new $325 million Chicken Ranch Casino, Resort and Conference Center ... Read more
CaliforniaYaamava' Casino's 40th Anniversary Celebration February 21, 2026 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino is celebrating its 40th anniversary with "an unforgettable lineup of culinary experiences, celebrations and promotions for Lunar New Year" ... Read more
OklahomaNew Quapaw Casino's Grand Opening Today February 20, 2026 - he Quapaw Nation has replaced the 25-year-old Quapaw Casino in Miami, OK with a new, modern gaming facility located at 58100 E 64 Rd in Miami, OK. The grand ... Read more
CaliforniaAcorn Ridge Casino | Grand Opening is Tuesday! February 19, 2026 - The Ione Band of Miwoks will open their new boutique gaming destination, the Acorn Ridge Casino, next Tuesday Feb. 24 at 10 am. The casino is located in ... Read more
OklahomaCoweta Casino Hotel's Grand Opening is March 2, 2026 February 18, 2026 - Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises will open the new Coweta Casino Hotel in the greater Tulsa region on Monday March 2, according to an announcement ... Read more
MinnesotaTreasure Island celebrates grand reopening of Buffalo Tower February 17, 2026 - Treasure Island Resort & Casino celebrated the grand reopening of its newly-renovated Buffalo Tower yesterday. The renovation project included all ... Read more
California Vallejo Casino Project in Legal Limbo February 16, 2026 - The Scotts Valley tribe is fighting two legal challenges that could stop its $700M casino project in Vallejo. Both fights are on parallel tracks at the same time and in the same courtroom ... Read more 
OklahomaHarrah's Oklahoma opens April 9 February 15, 2026 - The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma has announced the opening date of its new Harrah's Oklahoma casino will be April 9th. Details have not yet been released for the opening time and the ... Read more
California Blackjack will be banned in California cardrooms on April 1 February 14, 2026 - Blackjack-style games will be banned in California cardrooms beginning April 1. The California Gaming Association says this will eliminate 50% of ... Read more 
CaliforniaAcorn Ridge Casino opens Feb. 24, 2026 February 13, 2026 - The grand opening of the Acorn Ridge Casino near Sacramento will be held on Feb. 24, 2026. The scheduled date officially appears now at the top of the homepage on ... Read more
North Carolina Sneak-Peek Video Inside Catawba Two Kings Casino February 12, 2026 - This sneak-peak video inside the Catawba Two Kings Casino shows the exciting progress achieved after two years of construction. The new ... Read more 
Arizona Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am celebrates inaugural dome lighting February 11, 2026 - The first lighting of the iconic, copper dome at Casino Del Sol, Vahi Taa'am was celebrated with speeches and fireworks last night by Pascua Yaqui ... Read more 
CaliforniaVallejo Casino | Timeline to Final Decision - Update Feb 2026 February 10, 2026 - One of the key issues that will determine the final outcome of the $700 million resort casino proposed for Vallejo reached an important milestone Friday ... Read more
NebraskaWarHorse Lincoln Begins Phase 3 of Construction February 9, 2026 - WarHorse Lincoln casino begins its third phase of construction today to expand its gaming floor and add more dining venues. Construction will continue ... Read more
OklahomaOklahoma Legislature's 2026 Sports Betting Bills February 8, 2026 - The Oklahoma legislature reconvened this week with several sports betting bills carried over from last year and others prefiled for the 2026 session. Here is a ... Read more
Virginia Norfolk Casino Construction | Update Feb. 2026 February 7, 2026 - Boyd Gaming's president and CEO told investors Thursday the construction of the Norfolk casino and hotel "remain on schedule" for opening in late 2027. ... Read more 
OklahomaHarrah's Oklahoma Confirms Opening Date February 6, 2026 - Harrah's Oklahoma casino is under construction on Route 66 west of Chandler, OK. In a speech Jan. 14th, Chairman Jacob Keyes of the Iowa Tribe confirmed the ... Read more
California Wild casino brawl at Hard Rock Tejon February 5, 2026 - Gamblers grappled and poker chips flew as fights and dogpiles broke out early Sunday morning inside the new Hard Rock Casino Tejon. The mayhem began after 1:30 AM ... Read more CaliforniaVallejo 'Preview Casino' Update | Regional Tribes' Opposition February 4, 2026 - In late December the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians announced plans to open a "preview casino" on their 160 acres of land in Vallejo, CA ... Read more
South CarolinaSC Casino Bill is Dead in 2026 February 3, 2026 - The 2026 South Carolina casino bill has died in the legislature. House Bill 4176 never made it to the House floor for a vote. Instead, it was referred to the Ways and Means Committee ... Read more
OklahomaChoctaw Nation casino resorts join Wyndham Hotels & Resorts February 2, 2026 - The Choctaw Nation has signed a deal with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to add four Choctaw Casino & Resorts with nearly 2,000 rooms to the Wyndham ... Read more
CaliforniaAcorn Ridge Casino | Will the Grand Opening still be in February? February 1, 2026 - Today is February 1. With only 27 days remaining this month, Acorn Ridge Casino has not yet announced its grand opening date. Will it still happen as scheduled? ... Read more
January 2026
Arizona Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am Update | Tucson, AZ Updated January 31, 2026 - This latest construction video shows steady progress on the new Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am off Grant Road north of downtown Tucson ... Read more 
Wisconsin Beloit Casino Construction Update - Jan 2026 January 30, 2026 - After the Ho-Chunk Nation announced last week that the opening date for the Beloit casino is now projected for September this year, the MyStateline news team ... Read more 
CaliforniaHard Rock Tejon | Next is Phase 2 January 29, 2026 - Hard Rock Casino Tejon will soon start construction on a second phase to add a hotel, with a pool complex and Rock Spa, a Hard Rock Live concert venue, more dining and more ... Read more
CaliforniaShiloh Resort & Casino | Sonoma County Casino Remains Blocked in 2026 January 28, 2026 - After receiving federal approval in Jan. 2025 to build the Shiloh Resort & Casino near Santa Rosa, a federal court blocked the project ... Read more
Texas North Texas casino plan mirrors Marina Bay Sands in Singapore January 27, 2026 - Las Vegas Sands wants to build a multibillion-dollar destination resort in North Texas similar to its luxury 5-star Marina Bay Sands in Singapore ... Read more 
North CarolinaLumbee Tribe acquires land for possible NC casino January 26, 2026 - The Lumbee Tribe has acquired 241 acres of land in Robeson County, NC that may become the future site of a new casino. This follows last month's major ... Read more
CaliforniaVallejo Casino | Timeline to Final Decision January 25, 2026 - When will the federal government make its final decision on whether to approve or reject the plan to build the $700M Scotts Valley Casino Resort in Vallejo, California? ... Read more
North CarolinaCatawba Two Kings Casino begins opening Feb-Mar 2026 January 24, 2026 - The $1 billion Catawba Two Kings Casino will soon be opening in phases. The first phase will open the ground-floor section of the permanent casino in ... Read more
WisconsinBeloit Casino's Opening Date is Confirmed January 23, 2026 - The grand opening date for the new Beloit casino has been confirmed by the Ho-Chunk Nation. Ryan Greendeer, the tribe's government relations officer, said this week that construction ... Read more
VirginiaPetersburg's Temp Casino Opens Today 5PM January 22, 2026 - A temporary casino for the future $1.4B Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia will open today at 5pm. It will feature 900 slot machines, 33 live table games, a restaurant ... Read more
North CarolinaCatawba Two Kings starts pre-opening hiring January 21, 2026 - The Catawba Nation is preparing to open an introductory casino in Kings Mountain, NC this Spring and has started the hiring process with a careers page on ... Read more
CaliforniaAcorn Ridge Casino's Feb. Opening Survives Legal Challenge January 20, 2026 - The Ione Band of Miwoks have cleared the final legal challenge to opening its new Acorn Ridge Casino next month. Although the opening date has ... Read more
South CarolinaSouth Carolina's 2026 Casino Bill January 19, 2026 - A proposal to allow casino gambling in South Carolina is on the House calendar and could be taken up for debate within a few weeks. The bill would tax casino revenues and allocate the funds ... Read more
Oregon Ko-Kwel Casino Medford celebrates first anniversary January 18, 2026 - The Ko-Kwel Casino in Medford opened its doors to the public one year ago this month. The casino is located off Highway 99 in the southern part ... Read more CaliforniaSky River Casino Expansion Update - Jan. 2026 January 17, 2026 - Sky River began a major expansion project in 2024, which will soon be opening in two phases beginning in early 2026. The final completion will be in 2027. ... Read more
Virginia Petersburg casino gets licensed to open Jan 22 January 16, 2026 - The Virginia Lottery Board unanimously approved the operating license for the Petersburg Live! Casino yesterday, Wednesday Jan. 14th. The approval ensures the casino will ... Read more 
WisconsinHo-Chunk Beloit Begins Hiring January 15, 2026 - The Ho-Chunk Nation has begun the hiring process for their new casino under construction in Beloit. Although the exact opening date of the Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit has not been ... Read more
CaliforniaMadera Casino's 2026 Summer Opening in Legal Jeopardy January 14, 2026 - As construction of the $400M North Fork Mono Casino in Madera is nearing completion for opening this summer, a court ruling has invalidated state approvals ... Read more
CaliforniaVallejo's "Preview Casino" Opens Soon! ... When? January 13, 2026 - The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians plan to open a temporary casino on their land in Vallejo this month. But, what are the known facts and what do we not know? ... Read more
CaliforniaThunder Valley Completes $13M Hotel Renovation January 12, 2026 - Thunder Valley Casino Resort is in Lincoln, CA near Sacramento has completed a $13M renovation project of its 408 hotel rooms and suites ... Read more
Illinois2025 Most Popular Illinois Casinos January 11, 2026 - In 2025 the top five most-visited casinos in Illinois were published in a recent article by MSN based on data from the Illinois Gaming Board. The top ten earning Illinois casinos ... Read more
Las VegasHard Rock Guitar Hotel Construction at Midpoint January 10, 2026 - Compare these two images to see the major construction progress made on the Hard Rocks Guitar Hotel in Las Vegas. The first image is a photo taken Jan. 2 and the second is ... Read more
CaliforniaHard Rock Sacramento Ranks with Nation's Best Casinos January 9, 2026 - Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain was recently recognized as the third "Best Casino Outside Las Vegas" and the second "Best Casino ... Read more
MassachusettsFirst Light Casino Updates | Jan. 2026 January 8, 2026 - The First Light temporary casino in Taunton, MA has begun the new year 2026 with extended hours and new player promotions. Here are the latest changes ... Read more
ArizonaCasino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am Update | Tucson, AZ January 7, 2026 - Construction is steadily progressing on the new Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am off Grant Road north of downtown Tucson. In December a 28,000-pound, all-copper dome ... Read more
Washington Northern Quest is celebrating 25 years throughout 2026 January 6, 2026 - Northern Quest Casino opened 25 years ago on Dec. 28, 2000 and is celebrating with a year-long series of special events and giveaways through 2026 ... Read more 
VirginiaNew Casino opens in Virginia Jan. 22 January 5, 2026 - A new temporary casino will open January 22 in Petersburg, Virginia. The 75,000 sq. ft. tent-structure casino will operate with 900 slot machines and 33 table games during ... Read more
CaliforniaRiver Rock Casino → Caesars Republic Sonoma County Transformation January 4, 2026 - Construction of Caesars Republic Sonoma County has been underway in Geyserville, California since August. The new casino resort will open in ... Read more
CaliforniaVallejo's Temporary Casino Prepares to Open! January 3, 2026 - The Scotts Valley Tribe will soon open a temporary casino on its Vallejo property near I-80 and Highway 37. Renovation work is currently underway on modular buildings ... Read more
WisconsinBeloit Casino Delays Opening Date January 2, 2026 - The schedule for opening the new Ho-Chunk casino in Beloit has changed after a delay in securing a major financial package for construction. The casino is now expected to open in ... Read more
North AmericaEight Native American New Year Traditions January 1, 2026 - Many Native Americans celebrate the calendar New Year (Dec 31 - Jan 1), and many also celebrate tribal New Year traditions in other months. Read this article from AICA ... Read more
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Do not assume that Internet gaming sites are in compliance with the rules and regulations of every jurisdiction from which they accept players.
YOU are responsible for determining if it is legal for YOU to play any particular game or place any particular wager under the laws of the jurisdiction where you are located.