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The following news items regarding Native American casinos appeared on this website in 2025. The latest news can be found on our HOME PAGE.

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September 2025

NewsAlaska
Juneau Gaming Hall Approval Revoked by Feds
September 30, 2025 - The U.S. Department of the Interior withdrew its decision last week that allowed tribes in Alaska to hold jurisdiction over Native allotments in the state ... Read more NewsNew York City
No Coney Casino | Chickasaw Proposal Rejected
September 29, 2025 - The Coney casino proposed for Coney Island died today when the Community Advisory Committee voted down the Cherokee plan for a casino license. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino | New Entertainment District Coming?
September 28, 2025 - The City of Norfolk is looking at the possibility of building a new entertainment and nightlife district on city-owned land that surrounds the new casino ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino | Tribe Breaks Ground on Tribal Offices
September 27, 2025 - The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians broke ground in Vallejo Friday Sept. 19 to begin construction of tribal government offices. The location is ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon | Kern County Fair Interview
September 26, 2025 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is sponsoring the Concert Series at the Kern County Fair, where the casino president met with KGET News to discuss the latest updates ... Read more NewsTexas
First Casino Resort Coming to Texas!
September 25, 2025 - The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas is preparing to build the first Texas casino resort at a location 75 miles north of Houston. The project is allowed by the U.S. Supreme Court ... Read more NewsCalifornia
2025 Best Southern California Casino | OC Register
September 24, 2025 - The 2025 Best Southern California Casino has been announced by the Orange County Register. This year's winner and follow-up awards were determined by ... Read more NewsNew York City
No Manhattan Casino | Mohegan Proposal Rejected
September 23, 2025 - The Mohegan Tribe's casino proposal at Freedom Plaza was rejected today by the community advisory committee. The result leaves Manhattan without a casino ... Read more NewsOregon
Plateau Travel Plaza Begins Major Expansion
September 22, 2025 - The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs began a major expansion and renovation of its Plateau Travel Plaza on Aug. 25th. The property is located in Central Oregon ... Read more NewsNevada
Hard Rock Las Vegas Update | Drone Video
September 21, 2025 - This drone video shows the current construction status of Hard Rock's guitar-shaped hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. The Hard Rock transformation from The Mirage is ... Read more NewsNew York City
NYC Freedom Plaza Casino Odds | Mohegan Tribe
September 20, 2025 - The proposed Freedom Plaza Casino is now the only surviving bid for a Manhattan cassino after Wednesday's rejections of the Avenir and Caesars Palace ... Read more NewsNew York City
Three Tribes Seek NYC Casino Licenses
September 19, 2025 - The gaming and hospitality subsidiaries owned by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida are seeking ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino Prepares to Open | Begins Hiring
September 18, 2025 - As the Norfolk Casino moves closer to its opening date in November, the casino's managing partner, Boyd Gaming, has announced its first list of job openings... Read more NewsIllinois
Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrates 1st anniversary & plans for Beloit competition
September 17, 2025 - Hard Rock Casino Rockford kicked off its first anniversary with a cake cutting ceremony with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rick Nielsen... Read more NewsIllinois
Hard Rock Rockford Sweeps Top Awards as Chicagoland Casino
September 16, 2025 - Hard Rock Casino Rockford won 13 top awards as "Chicagoland's Best" in the 2025 "Best of Gaming" awards presented by Casino Player Magazine... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit Casino May Delay Opening | Sept. 2025 Update
September 15, 2025 - The Ho-Chunk Nation maintains the opening date for the Beloit casino will be next summer followed by a hotel and conference center in 2027. However,... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino Counts Down to Nov. 2025 Opening
September 14, 2025 - The Interim Gaming Hall is preparing to open in Norfolk, Virginia this November. The facility will be a temporary, transistional casino housed inside a large tent structure... Read more NewsOklahoma
Oklahoma, Not Las Vegas, is the Casino Capital!
September 13, 2025 - Sounds crazy, but some believe Oklahoma, rather than Las Vegas, should be called the nation's casino capital. That title can be interpreted in several... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino Construction Update | Sept. 2025
September 12, 2025 - Construction of the Catawba Nation's $1 billion casino complex is proceeding rapidly in multiple stages with the introductory casino on track to open in... Read more NewsCalfornia
New California Casinos are Coming Soon!
September 11, 2025 - Four new casinos are under construction in California and will be opening in the coming months... Read more NewsNew York
Turning Stone Casino | $370M Expansion Update
September 10, 2025 - Turning Stone Casino Resort released the first animated renderings of its $370 million expansion project last week. The project, titled "Turning Stone Evolution"... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Sacramento | $2B-$4B Expansion Update
September 9, 2025 - The largest resort expansion project in our nation's entire casino industry is planned at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain... Read more NewsCalifornia
Koi Nation Casino | Judge Sides with Graton Lawsuit
September 8, 2025 - A federal judge has overturned the Koi Nation's casino approval granted by the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) on Jan. 23, 2025, and ordered the DOI to... Read more NewsNew York
Chickasaw Nation Applies for New York City Casino
September 7, 2025 - The Chickasaw Nation has partnered with Thor Equities and Saratoga Casino to develop a plan for a $3.4 billion casino complex next to Coney Island... Read more NewsCalifornia, Nevada
Tribe's Yaamava' and Palms Casinos Named #1 Best in Nation
September 6, 2025 - USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards was announced Wednesday and Yaamava' Resort & Casino was voted number one in the category of Best... Read more NewsUSA
Surprise! Guess the Top 10 Casinos Today!
September 5, 2025 - The readers of USA Today have completed a poll and ranked the Top Ten Best Casinos in six categories. The #1 Las Vegas casino and #1 non-Las Vegas casino are owned by one tribe..... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Casino Coming to Sonoma County, CA
September 4, 2025 - A new casino resort, named Caesars Republic Sonoma County, will open in Geyserville in the summer of 2027. The Dry Creek Rancheria Band has partnered with Caesars... Read more NewsNew York
Coney Island casino proposal hears strong support, opposition
September 3, 2025 - The first of two public hearings for a proposed $3 billion casino and resort dubbed "The Coney" was held last week at the Coney Island YMCA... Read more NewsWisconsin
Kenosha Hard Rock Casino | Sept. 2025 Update
September 2, 2025 - The Menominee Indian Tribe is seeking federal approval to build a $400 million Hard Rock casino and entertainment complex at an off-reservation site... Read more NewsOklahoma
War Pony Casino will close Sept. 24, 2025
September 2, 2025 - Comanche Nation Entertainment will permanently close the War Pony Casino near Devol, Oklahoma on Sept. 24th. The casino is relatively new and has only operated... Read more NewsIndiana
Hard Rock Northern Indiana Plans $100M Convention Center & Hotel
September 1, 2025 - Hard Rock and the City of Gary have developed plans to build a $100 million Lake County Convention Center on land adjacent to Hard Rock... Read more

August 2025

NewsMinnesota
Mystic Lake Amphitheater will be Minnesota's largest outdoor venue
August 31, 2025 - The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community celebrated a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new 19,000-seat... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon Receives First Slot Machines
August 30, 2025 - As construction of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon precedes towards the December grand opening, workers have been seen this week receiving and unloading... Read more NewsArkansas
Cherokee Nation Loses Pope County Casino Lawsuit
August 29, 2025 - The ballot amendment Issue 2 was approved by Arkansas voters on Nov. 5, 2024, and voided the Pope County casino license that had been issued to the Cherokee... Read more NewsMinnesota
Grand Casino Arena officially opens Sep. 3, 2025
August 28, 2025 - The Xcel Energy Center officially changes its name to Grand Casino Arena on September 3, 2025. The transition kicks off the new 14-year naming rights partnership... Read more NewsAlaska
Proposed Juneau Gaming Hall Receives Federal Approval
August 27, 2025 - The U.S. National Indian Gaming Commission has approved a plan by the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska to build a gaming hall on Douglas Island... Read more NewsCalifornia
Bear River Casino Resort celebrates 20 years and expands gaming space
August 26, 2025 - Bear River Casino Resort celebrated its 20th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the casino on the same spot as... Read more NewsArizona
Casino Del Sol Wins 16 Awards
August 25, 2025 - Casino Del Sol won 16 awards in this year's Best of Gaming 2025: Native Southwest Awards. Winners were chosen by readers of Casino Player Magazine and represent the top tribal casinos... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' is First-and-Only AAA Five Diamond Casino Resort
August 24, 2025 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has received another AAA Five Diamond rating for the second consecutive year. The designation identifies the top 1%... Read more NewsLas Vegas
Hard Rock Las Vegas auctioning off art from The Mirage
August 23, 2025 - Hard Rock Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is auctioning off more than 300 pieces of artwork from the former Mirage. Items include bronze mermaid statues... Read more NewsOklahoma
Golden Mesa Casino Opens $78M Expansion Today | Aug. 22, 2025
August 22, 2025 - The Shawnee Tribe will celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 11 AM to open the newly-expanded Golden Mesa Casino in Guymon, OK... Read more NewsArizona
New Tucson Casino Branded "Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am"
August 21, 2025 - The Pascua Yaqui Tribe have named their new casino, which is under construction on Grant Road in downtown Tucson, the Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am... Read more NewsNebraska
Lake Mac Casino Opened | Aug. 19, 2025
August 20, 2025 - Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack officially opened its temporary casino yesterday after received licensing approval from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission Friday... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Casino Tejon is hosting 2 August job fairs for all positions
August 19, 2025 - The Hard Rock Casino Tejon will host two job fairs for all positions later this month. The casino is expected to hire approximately 1,000... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jackson Rancheria Casino Celebrates 40th Anniversary
August 18, 2025 - Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort celebrated its 40th anniversary this week. The casino began as a small bingo hall on August 8, 1985... Read more NewsGeorgia
$1B Georgia Casino Proposed at Echo Park Speedway
August 17, 2025 - Although casinos remain illegal in Georgia, Echo Park Speedway wants to add a billion-dollar casino and resort. A similar plan was proposed and failed six years ago... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk casino will beat Nov. opening deadline
August 16, 2025 - The Interim Gaming Hall will be the initial gambling facility at Norfolk casino and will open before the Nov. 5th deadline for receiving a gaming license, according to Ron Bailey, VP and GM... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino Seeks Branding Partners
August 15, 2025 - The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is actively seeking branding partners as another revenue source for the casino resort when it opens in Spring 2026... Read more NewsCalifornia
California tribal casinos lose in court over cardroom banked game
August 14, 2025 - California casino tribes filed a lawsuit early this year against 96 cardrooms that operate blackjack, baccarat, and other "banked" games... Read more NewsCalifornia
Win-River Casino Relocation | August 2025 Update
August 13, 2025 - The relocation of the Win-River Casino to a new site in Redding between I-5 and the Sacramento River continues. However, last month the plan hit a bump when... Read more NewsOklahoma, Texas
Texas dad becomes millionaire at Choctaw Durant
August 12, 2025 - Last week a Texas dad became a millionaire at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, when he became the third and final winner of the 3 Months, 3 Millionaires... Read more NewsMissouri
Osage Nation Lake Ozark Casino Resort Project | Aug. 2025 Update
August 11, 2025 - Osage Nation is seeking federal approval to build a $60 million casino resort near Lake Ozark, Missouri, and this week the U.S. Dept. of Interior... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' combines new restaurant with live entertainment Aug 28
August 10, 2025 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino will officially open a new food and live entertainment venue named bEATS on August 28th. bEATS will be open... Read more NewsNevada
Las Vegas tourism down by double-digits!
August 9, 2025 - Las Vegas tourism declined by 11.3% in June compared to one year ago, according to a report by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority. The number represents... Read more NewsWashingaton
Snoqualmie Casino Opens Luxury Hotel
August 8, 2025 - A new 210-room luxury hotel opens today at Snoqualmie Casino located 30 miles east of downtown Seattle off I-90. The hotel is part of a $400 million expansion and renovation project... Read more NewsCalifornia
River Rock Casino will transform into Caesars Republic Sonoma County
August 7, 2025 - Dry Creek Rancheria and Caesars Entertainment have partnered to transform the River Rock Casino into a new resort to be named Caesars Republic... Read more NewsCalifornia
Madera Casino is Building at Full Speed!
August 6, 2025 - North Fork Mono Casino & Resort has released this construction update showing the progress underway in Madera, CA. "Buckle up! In this timelapse video, you'll see,,," Read more NewsArkansas
Pope County Casino Still Awaits Court Decision
August 5, 2025 - The future of the $300 million casino project in Russellville has been waiting for a federal court decision since a trial last February. The U.S. District Court for the... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Taunton Casino | Take a Video Tour!
August 4, 2025 - The First Light Casino Welcome Center in Taunton, MA has quickly evolved into a 250-slots casino. Since opening last January with 10 slot machines, the welcome center has... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jamul Casino Opens Boutique Hotel This Week
August 3, 2025 - Jamul Casino Resort will celebrate the opening of its new boutique hotel this week. The grand opening is scheduled for Aug. 8, and room reservations can be booked now for stays beginning Aug. 11.... Read more NewsUSA
Tribal Casinos Set Record $43.9B Revenues
August 2, 2025 - The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) issued a press release on July 31, 2025 to announce a record total for Gross Gaming Revenues (GGR) from all tribal... Read more NewsUSA
Vote Now! 10Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas 2025
August 1, 2025 - USA Today is conducting its annual Readers Choice Awards voting to determine the 10 Best winners in multiple cayegories. One is the Best Casinos... Read more

July 2025

NewsCalifornia
Did Gov. Newsom take $2M from tribe to block another tribe's casino construction?
July 31, 2025 - A news article this week alleges Gov. Gavin Newsom personally solicited and received a $2M donation from the Graton Rancheria after... Read more NewsIllinois
Wind Creek Casino Will Host $100K Singing Competition
July 30, 2025 - You can sing your way to $100k at Wind Creek Casino Chicago Southland! The casino is hosting a singing competition that began with live auditions in mid-July... Read more NewsMichigan
FireKeepers Casino's 16th Anniversary Celebration in August
July 29, 2025 - FireKeepers Casino is celebrating its 16th anniversary during August with month-long promotions, giveaways and events. Here are some of the special events... Read more NewsMassachusetts
First Light Casino in Taunton, MA: "Coming Soon"
July 28, 2025 - Since the beginning of the year the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has been moving rapidly towards their dream of owning a full-scale casino 40 miles south of... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino | Opening Deadline in 100 days!
July 27, 2025 - The Norfolk casino project expects to celebrate the grand opening of its transitional (or temporary) casino before the licensing deadline of Nov. 5, 2025 just over 3 months away!... Read more NewsNew York
Seminole Tribe's Hard Rock Bids on NYC Casino
July 26, 2025 - Hard Rock International partnered with New York Mets owner Steve Cohen last March on a proposed $8 billion casino project next to Citi Field in Queens. Hard Rock is owned by... Read more NewsLas Vegas
Hard Rock Las Vegas | One year since the closing of the Mirage
July 25, 2025 - The Mirage officially closed its doors one year ago today on July 25, 2024 to make way for its transformation into the Hard Rock Las Vegas. Demolition began within 24 hours... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit Casino Construction Update | July 2025
July 24, 2025 - Construction of the Ho-Chunk casino project in Beloit began last October and is progressing steadily and... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino partners with Carolina Panthers
July 23, 2025 - Catawba Two Kings Casino have announced a new multi-year deal with the Carolina Panthers beginning this coming season. The deal will include VIP... Read more NewsMassachusets
"First Light, A Native Casino" in Taunton, MA
July 22, 2025 - The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has reintroduced its Taunton Casino Welcome Center as the "First Light, A Native Casino". This phrase with the word "casino" has been added... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Taunton Casino Welcome Center receives alcohol license
July 21, 2025 - The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe received a liquor license from the Taunton License Commission on July 9, 2025 for the First Light Welcome Center... Read more NewsOklahoma
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association conference addresses sports betting
July 20, 2025 - This week the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association's (OIGA) 2025 conference is underway and displaying the newest casino games... Read more NewsNew York, Oklahoma
Chickasaw Nation bids on Coney Island casino
July 19, 2025 - The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma is seeking an ownership share and the operational role for a $3.4 billion casino proposal for Coney Island. The casino named "The Coney"... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Vallejo Casino Bolsters Lawsuit | July 2025 Update
July 18, 2025 - Last April the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians sued the U.S. Department of Interior for suddenly rescinding its previous approval that allowed the tribe to build a $700 million casino... Read more NewsOklahoma
Comanche Red River Casino to add 150 slot machines
July 17, 2025 - Comanche Nation Entertainment has announced a multi-phase expansion plan for the Comanche Red River Hotel Casino in Devol, OK. The expansion will add... Read more NewsOklahoma
Comanche Nation Casino has expansion plans
July 17, 2025 - Comanche Nation Entertainment announced a future casino expansion plan for the Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton, Oklahoma. This will be a multi-phase plan to create... Read more NewsOklahoma
Comanche Cache Casino opens first Wahlburgers in OK
July 17, 2025 - Comanche Cache Casino celebrated the grand opening this month of the first Wahlburgers restaurant in Oklahoma. The event was hosted by Chef Paul Wahlberg... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Sacramento will open $3M sports bar in Oct. 2025
July 16, 2025 - Construction of a $3 million sports bar is underway at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. The new venue will open this Fall as a place to... Read more NewsCalifornia
North Fork Mono Casino Introduces New Logo
July 16, 2025 - The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians introduced a new logo this week for their North Fork Mono Casino, which is under construction in Madera, CA... Read more NewsArizona
AZ Tribal Casinos Paid $45M to AZ Benefits Fund Last Quarter
July 15, 2025 - The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) issued a press release last week to announce a record $45,381,341 was contributed by Arizona gaming tribes... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Taunton Casino Welcome Center seeks 250 slots, liquor license
July 14, 2025 - The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is taking two new steps towards its decade-old dream of building a major casino resort in Taunton, MA. The tribe is... Read more NewsCalifornia
Red Hawk Casino Tribe buys Macy's in downtown Sacramento
July 13, 2025 - The former Macy's store in downtown Sacramento has been purchased by the Native American tribe which owns Red Hawk Resort and Casino... Read more NewsArizona
New Casino Del Sol Construction Update | July 2025
July 12, 2025 - This drone video shows the latest progress at the construction site of the new Casino Del Sol on West Grant Road in Tucson. The location is east of I-10... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' Resort & Casino | Holy Grail of Comics Promo!
July 11, 2025 - You can win the top-ranked, most valuable comic book in the world at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel. A 1938 issue graded copy of Action Comics #1 will... Read more NewsArizona
Santan Mountain's Bingo Club Opens Labor Day Weekend
July 10, 2025 - Gila River Resorts & Casinos Santan Mountain will celebrate the grand opening of its new bingo hall from August 29 through September 1... Read more NewsAlaska
Chin'an Gaming Hall Wins in Federal Court!
July 9, 2025 - The Native Village of Eklutna won a major victory this week when the U.S. District Court in Alaska rejected a lawsuit from a local opposition, and ruled the Eklutna tribe is "federally recognized"... Read more NewsWashington
Tulalip Casino opens casino expansion
July 8, 2025 - The Tulalip Tribes have just completed and opened an 18-month casino expansion project that added 70,250 square feet to the original 192,000 square feet casino. The expansion... Read more NewsWashington
Snoqualmie Casino opens casino expansion
July 7, 2025 - Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel opened the new expansion of its non-smoking gaming floor on Thursday July 3. The 11,000 sq-ft addition includes 400 slot machines, a high-limit slots area... Read more NewsCalifornia
North Fork Mono Construction Lays Casino Floor | July 2025 Update
July 6, 2025 - The North Fork Mono Casino is rising at the construction site in Madera off Highway 99. This week construction crews poured, leveled and.... Read more NewsKansas
Crosswinds Casino Expansion Will Open Summer 2027
July 5, 2025 - Crosswinds Casino broke ground last Thursday on a new expansion project that will add a new hotel and expand the casino. The completion date will be in summer... Read more NewsOklahoma
Oklahoma Casinos July 4th Fireworks Map
July 4, 2025 - This year's Fourth of July celebrates the 249th anniversary of this nation's Declaration of Independence against England. Celebrations and fireworks are planned across oklahoma... Read more NewsMinnesota
Minnesota Wild Stadium Renamed Grand Casino Arena
July 3, 2025 - Minnesota Wild's home ice arena will officially change its name from Xcel Energy Center to "Grand Casino Area" effective Sept. 3. A press release Monday from the... Read more NewsMassachusetts
First Light Welcome Center Extends Gaming Hours
July 2, 2025 - The First Light Welcome Center in Taunton extended its gaming hours last month. The welcome center operates 50 slot machines as part of a plan... Read more NewsCalifornia
Today Eagle Mountain Casino Broke Ground on Hotel Resort July 1, 2025 - Today at 9:30 AM the Tule River Tribe celebrated a ground breaking ceremony at the Eagle Mountain Casino off Highway 6 to kick off a two-year construction... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon Holds First Hiring Event
July 1, 2025 - Job interviews are beginning at Hard Rock Casino Tejon in preparation for the grand opening this December. Last Friday Hard Rock Tejon held interviews for 56 managerial and sup... Read more

June 2025

NewsOklahoma
FireLake Casino Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening
June 30, 2025 - The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) celebrated the grand opening of its all-new FireLake Casino and Hotel on Friday, June 27. The new casino is located near the... Read more NewsNew York City
8 NYC casino applications meet 6/27 deadline
June 29, 2025 - Three new casinos will be licensed in the New York City area by the end of this year. The deadline for submitting a qualified casino application was Friday June 27th... Read more NewsNevada
Guitar-Shaped Hotel is Rising at Hard Rock Las Vegas
June 28, 2025 - The construction framework for Hard Rock's future guitar-shaped hotel is starting to rise on the site of The Mirage's famous volcano. The hotel will be nearly 700-feet... Read more NewsCalifornia
Woman wins $3.1 Megabucks at Eagle Mountain Casino
June 27, 2025 - A young Tulare County woman was headed shopping on Sunday, when she changed her mind and stopped by Eagle Mountain Casino for the first time. That fateful... Read more NewsIllinois
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Opens Alto by Chef Fabio Viviani
June 26, 2025 - Alto, an Italian steakhouse by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, is now open at Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort. This signature restaurant... Read more NewsNebraska
Lake Mac Casino, Resort and Race Track in Ogallala Opens Aug. 19, 2025
June 25, 2025 - The first phase of construction for the $100M Lake Mac Casino, Resort and Race Track is nearing completion and will be opening this summer... Read more NewsCalifornia
Pechanga renews naming rights with San Diego Arena
June 24, 2025 - Pechanga Resort Casino has renewed its partnership with San Diego to extend its naming rights for the Pechanga Area. The arena is home to the San Diego Gulls ... Read more NewsNevada
Athletics MLB Las Vegas Stadium Holds Groundbreaking Today 8AM!
June 23, 2025 - Today will be a great day for Las Vegas and its thousands of A's and major league baseball fans. This morning at 8 AM the city will... Read more NewsCalifornia
Cache Creek Celebrates Summer-Long 40th Anniversary
June 22, 2025 - Cache Creek Casino Resort is celebrating its 40th anniversary since opening as a bingo hall in 1985. Since that time Cache Creek has grown into one of the most... Read more NewsOklahoma
Tribal Economic Impact in Oklahoma Spikes to $23.4B!
June 21, 2025 - How much economic impact do Oklahoma tribes have on the state? A new study released this week that found... Read more NewsCalifornia
North Fork Mono Casino Construction | June 2025 Update
June 20, 2025 - North Fork Mono Casino released this video yesterday showing the construction underway off Highway 99 in Madera, CA. The $400M casino will open in... Read more NewsWashington
Snoqualmie Casino Partners with Seattle Storm
June 19, 2025 - Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel has signed a multi-year partnership with the WNBA Champion Seattle Storm beginning with the 2025 season... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino Construction | June 2025 Update
June 18, 2025 - Construction of the $1B Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort began one year ago this month and remains on-schedule for next spring to complete... Read more NewsWashington
Emerald Queen Casino Partners with Tacoma Dome
June 17, 2025 - Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel (EOQ) has signed a five-year partnership agreement with the Tacoma Dome. A key feature of the deal makes EQC the official casino hotel... Read more NewsNorth Dakota
Son of Star Casino Construction | June 2025 Update
June 16, 2025 - The MHA Nation began construction on the new Son of Star Casino on Sep. 20, 2023 and plan to open it in April 2026. The location is in White Shield, ND, just south of ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Two Kings Casino | New Hotel Details
June 15, 2025 - As the construction project at Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort continues into Summer 2025, the primary activity is focused on completion of the introductory casino by early... Read more NewsIdaho
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Bless Their Land for Proposed Casino
June 14, 2025 - The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes held a tribal land-blessing ceremony this week at the site for the tribe's proposed casino resort south of Boise, Idaho... Read more NewsCalifornia
Graton Resort & Casino | Hotel Expansion Starts
June 13, 2025 - Graton Resort & Casino celebrated the groundbreaking this week for its hotel expansion project expected to be completed in 2027. The hotel project is part of the $1B... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino | Tribe Keeps Land in Trust
June 12, 2025 - The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a major ruling Tuesday in favor of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians against the U.S. Department of Interior's... Read more NewsArizona
Casino Del Sol Grant Road Celebrates Construction Milestone
June 11, 2025 - The Pascua Yaqui Tribe celebrated a major milestone Monday at the construction site of the new Casino Del Sol on Grant Road east of Interstate 10... Read more NewsArizona
Casino Del Sol Grant Road Construction | June 2025 Update
June 10, 2025 - This aerial video by Southwest Drone Tech should the construction progress underway at the new Casino Del Sol on Grant Road. It was filmed Sat... Read more NewsOregon
Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay is Expanding
June 10, 2025 - The newly-branded Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay is expanding its gaming offerings, adding a distillery, and updating its Plankhouse Restaurant. Last month, on May 19th... Read more NewsCalifornia
Graton Resort & Casino transforms dining program
June 9, 2025 - Graton Resort & Casino has hired two renown chefs, Roy Ellamar and Jennifer Murphy-Ellamar, to lead the transformation of its food and beverage program and elevate... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' Gambler Bets $3, Hits Huge Jackpot!
June 8, 2025 - A lucky gambler at Yaamava' Resort & Casino hit a big jackpot while playing slot machines last week. In a Facebook posting, the player said he bet only $3 and won... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Two Kings Casino Construction Started One Year Ago Today!
June 7, 2025 - One year ago today, Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort held a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction of a full-scale, permanent casino to... Read more NewsOklahoma
Pawnee Nation plans StoneWolf Park Project
June 6, 2025 - The StoneWolf Park Project is a multi-phased plan of the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation to build a cultural and entertainment center next door to StoneWolf Casino... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon Opens Dec. 2025
June 5, 2025 - Last month, the construction updates from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon confirmed the casino portion of the project is on track to open late this year, during the holidays.... Read more NewsCalifornia
Acorn Ridge Casino Will Open Spring 2026 Near Sacramento
June 4, 2025 - The Ione Band of Miwok are building a new Sacramento-Area casino in Plymouth, Amador County, which is scheduled to open in Spring 2026... Read more NewsFlorida
Hard Rock Tampa | 2025 Best Casino for Celebrity Spotting
June 3, 2025 - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has been voted number one by casino players to be the 2025 Best Casino for Celebrity Spotting in the... Read more NewsMichigan
Gun Lake Casino Opens New $300M Resort
June 2, 2025 - Gun Lake Casino Resort has completed construction of its $300 million resort expansion project and officially opened the new 15-story hotel tower, the luxury Mnoye Spa and... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino | What is New Name for Opening Day??
June 1, 2025 - It is impossible to image the official name of the Norfolk Casino will remain "Norfolk Casino". That name is too generic, too bland, and too unimaginative. When the casino... Read more

May 2025

NewsVirginia
Caesars Virginia: "Best Casino in Virginia"
May 31, 2025 - This week the inaugural 2025 International Casino Awards by Casinos.com announced the winner of its "Best Casino in Virginia Award" is the new Caesars Virginia, which opened in... Read more NewsOregon
Wildhorse Resort & Casino announces $100M expansion
May 30, 2025 - A $100 million expansion project is underway at Wildhorse Resort & Casino near Pendleton, Oregon, to "enhance the Las Vegas-style gaming experience" for casino visitors... Read more NewsNevada
Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Update | Photos May 2025
May 29, 2025 - Here is our latest photo update on the Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Tower construction project scheduled to open on the Strip in Spring 2027. This week's... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit Casino Construction Update | May 2025
May 28, 2025 - Since January, the City of Beloit Planning Department has issued four major building permits to the Ho-Chuck Nation for construction of the Beloit casino project. The first permit... Read more NewsIdaho
Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Wins 2025 Tribal Gaming Operator Award
May 27, 2025 - In this year's SBC Awards Americas presentations, Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel was the winner of the "2025 Tribal Gaming Operator of the... Read more NewsWashington
Snoqualmie Casino | New Hotel Opens in August
May 26, 2025 - Book now! The new luxury hotel at Snoqualmie Casino will open in August, and room reservations are now being accepted for dates beginning August 15th. Book online... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jamul Casino is Renamed | New Hotel Opens Aug 11
May 25, 2025 - Jamul Casino has been renamed the Jamul Casino & Resort as it prepares to open a new $515 million boutique hotel, event center and... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino Project | New Support from Coalition of Large Tribes Coalition (COLT)
May 24, 2025 - The Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) has sided with the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Interior... Read more NewsOklahoma
Choctaw Durant | 2025 Best Dining & Nightlife Awards
May 23, 2025 - Choctaw Casino & Resort has been recognized in the 2025 Best of Dining & Nightlife Awards presented by Casino Player Magazine. The Durant casino had... Read more NewsOklahoma
Choctaw Landing | 2025 Best New Restaurant Award
May 23, 2025 - Choctaw Landing has been recognized as the first-place winner of this year's "Best New Restaurant" award by Casino Player Magazine. This Choctaw location opened only... Read more NewsOregon
Today, Medford Casino is Rebranded "Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Medford"
May 22, 2025 - Today, the Coquille Tribe of Oregon renamed its new Medford casino the "Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Medford" in a major step... Read more News
The Mill Casino Hotel Rebranded as "Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay"
May 22, 2025 - The Coquille Tribe of Oregon renamed both of its tribal-gaming casinos this week to strengthen the tribe's identity and brand as a casino operator and hospitality host... Read more NewsFlorida
Is Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa the 'Luckiest Casino' in U.S.?
May 21, 2025 - Is Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa truly the "Luckiest Casino in the USA? Yes, it is! According a press release this week from the casino itself... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino Project | Victory Sign!
May 20, 2025 - The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has posted a new, controversial sign on Columbus Parkway where the Scotts Valley Casino project is planned. The sign reads "Home of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino | NSU Casino Classes
Ma 19, 2025 - Norfolk State University announced plans to development a new department for casino management following a $1 million pledge from Boyd Gaming, the Pamunkey Indian... Read more NewsCalifornia
California Roulette | What's That?
May 18, 2025 - Some California tribal casinos offer California roulette instead of the traditional wheel-and-ball roulette game. These are typically casinos with gaming compacts that restrict traditional roulette but... Read more NewsCalifornia
California Craps | What's That?
May 17, 2025 - A variation of the classic game of craps, called California Craps, has been introduced for the very first time in California's Central Valley at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino.... Read more NewsOklahoma
United Keetoowah Band signs gaming compact with Oklahoma
May 16, 2025 - The economic future of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) in Oklahoma looks much more promising following recent actions by the... Read more NewsCalifornia
Black Oak Casino Celebrates 'THE HOTEL' Reopening Today! May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025 - Black Oak Casino Resort will celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 11 a.m. to open its newly expanded and renovated THE HOTEL... Read more NewsNorthern California
Win-River Resort & Casino | 32nd Anniversary
May 14, 2025 - Win-River Resort and Casino is hosting a month-long celebration for the 32-year journey taken by the Redding Rancheria to pursue Indian gaming and transform... Read more NewsMinnesota
Black Bear Casino Cuts Ribbon on Event Center
May 13, 2025 - The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa celebrated the opening of its new Event Center at Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton on Thursday. The $21 million... Read more NewsOregom
Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay Celebrates 10th Anniversary
May 12, 2025 - Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. The casino opened on May 7, 2015. The casino is owned by the... Read more NewsSouth Carolina
First South Carolina Casino | Yes, No, Maybe?
May 11, 2025 - The I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act is a South Carolina legislative proposal to create a Gaming Commission with authority to license casinos along Interstate 95... Read more NewsCalifornia
Shiloh Casino Project | California Files Critical Lawsuit
May 10, 2025 - The State of California and Gov. Newsom filed a lawsuit last Friday in the Northern District of California to void the Interior Department's approval of the $600M casino... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Taunton Casino | Tribe Pays City $2.4 million
May 9, 2025 - The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe paid $2.4 million to the City of Taunton on Wednesday. The payment amount covers past due payments owed to the city under the original agreement... Read more NewsOregon
Indian Head Casino Expansion
May 8, 2025 - Major expansion and renovation projects are planned for both Indian Head Casino Expansion in Warm Springs and Plateau Travel Plaza in Madras, Oregon. The announcement was... Read more NewsArizona
"Arizona's Top 10 Casinos in 2025", Ranking Arizona
May 7, 2025 - Ranking Arizona published its 2025 edition of Top 10 Arizona Casinos this week. The company claims to be largest and most comprehensive polling company in the state for... Read more NewsWashington
Tulalip Resort Casino Expansion opens July 2025
May 6, 2025 - Tulalip Resort Casino will celebrate the opening of its expanded casino floor this July. The event will mark the completion of the first phase of a total trnsformation project... Read more NewsCalifornia
North Fork Casino Finalizes $725M Financing
May 5, 2025 - The North Fork Mono Casino near Madera, California is expected to open in Summer 2026 now that financing plans for the $750 million construction project have been finalized... Read more NewsNevada
Las Vegas Tribe | Casino? No Dice!
May 4, 2025 - The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe is a nearby resident of Las Vegas, yet the tribe is not a player in the local cassino market. The Paiutes are headquartered at the northwest corner of Las Vegas... Read more NewsMichigan
Detroit Tribal Casino Plan | R.I.P. May 2025
May 3, 2025 - The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians operates five casinos in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In recent years the tribe has sought to build two off-reservation casinos... Read more NewsCalifornia
Thunder Valley Casino | Job Fairs May 2025
May 2, 2025 - Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento is seeking to hire over 100 full and part-time new employees by hosting a series of job fairs every week through May. A total of... Read more NewsNebraska
WarHorse Omaha | New expansion is open!
May 1, 2025 - WarHorse Casino in Omaha has added more space to its casino, more games, a smoking area, a skywalk, and two restaurants. The expansion opened Tuesday April 22... Read more

April 2025

NewsConnecticut
Foxwoods' Great Wolf Lodge is Open Now
April 30, 2025 - The Great Wolf Lodge at Foxwoods Resort Casino is now open! Hours are 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. A soft opening was held Friday April 25, and the official grand... Read more NewsMinnesota
Mystic Lake Casino | LaunchPad Golf coming mid-2025
April 29, 2025 - A new golfing entertainment center, named LaunchPad Golf, will open in Prior Lake this summer. The two-story, 25,000-sq-ft facility is currently under construction... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino | DC Court Rejects Outside Tribe Intervention
April 28, 2025 - Last month, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) temporarily rescinded its January approval of a $7 million tribal-owned casino resort... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon near Outlets at Tejon
April 27, 2025 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon began construction Dec. 14, 2023 near Highway 99 and State Route 166 in Kern County. The location is about seven miles from the Outlets at Tejon... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Sacramento | $2B-$4B Entertainment District Plan
April 26, 2025 - This month Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain announced a long-term master plan to build a $2-to-$4 billion entertainment district... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon near Outlets at Tejon
April 26, 2025 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon began construction Dec. 14, 2023 near Highway 99 and State Route 166 in Kern County. The location is about seven miles from the Outlets at Tejon... Read more NewsNebraska
Temporary Lake Mac Casino planned to open in 2025
April 25, 2025 - Lake Mac Casino is planning to build a temporary gaming facility on its property near Interstate 80 and Highway 26 in Ogallala. If approved, the casino will open later... Read more NewsMinnesota
White Earth presents casino plan near Moorhead, MN
April 24, 2025 - The White Earth Band of Chippewa met Tuesday with the Clay County Commission to present preliminary plans for a resort-type casino to be located east of... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' Casino's Tribe Renamed 'Yuhaaviatam'
April 23, 2025 - San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has officially changed its name to Yuhaaviatam (pronounced "yu-HAH-vee-ah-tahm") of San Manuel Nation. The new name returns... Read more NewsOklahoma
Feds approve Keetoowah Cherokee Casino (Closed in 2013)
April 22, 2025 - The federal government this month granted oermission to the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) to conduct casino gaming at the former... Read more NewsCalifornia
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage | 12,000-sq-ft Casino Expansion Opens Today!
April 21, 2025 - A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM today at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage to celebrate the opening... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Sacramento's Billion-Dollar Entertainment District
April 20, 2025 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain plans to develop 350 acres of vacant land adjacent its 40-acre resort site into a multi-billion entertainment... Read more NewsCalifornia
Graton Casino's $1B Expansion Project | April 2025 Update
April 19, 2025 - The $1 billion expansion project at Graton Resort Casino will be completed in phases. Here are the construction timelines for the expansion project.... Read more NewsIdaho
Sho-Pai Tribes Casino Project | Partners with Coeur d'Alene Tribe
April 18, 2025 - The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes live on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Southwest Idaho, but have strong ancestral ties to the Treasure Valley... Read more NewsIdaho
Sho-Pai Announce Casino Plan, Land Acquisition
April 17, 2025 - This week the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes announced the acquisition of 557 acres of land between Boise and Mountain Home along with plans to build a new resort casino... Read more NewsAlabama
Wind Creek Plans Birmingham Resort
April 16, 2025 - The Poarch Creek Indians announced on April 2 that Wind Creek Hospitality, its casino and hotel business, has finalized the purchased of the Birmingham Racecourse. The price has not... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento | New 5-Year Expansion Plan
April 15, 2025 - The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain is currently in the master-planning stage for a huge facility expansion, which will... Read more NewsMontana
400 Horses Casino breaks ground in West Polson
April 14, 2025 - The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes broke ground on a new casino Wednesday, which will replace the KwaTaqNuk Casino in Polson, MT. The location is... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit Casino Construction Update | April 2025
April 13, 2025 - The construction schedule for the $500 million Ho-Chunk casino in Beloit is to complete the casino in the summer 2026 and the hotel and conference center in 2027... Read more NewsSouthern California
Agua Caliente Casinos | 30th Anniversary Celebration
April 12, 2025 - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is celebrating the 30th anniversary since opening its original casino, Spa Resort Casino, in downtown Palm Springs in 1995... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Taunton Casino Update | April 2025
April 11, 2025 - The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe signed a new memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the City of Taunton on March 21 regarding the casino project named First Light Resort Casino... Read more NewsLousiana
Coushatta Casino Resort celebrates construction milestone! Today April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025 - The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will celebrate a major milestone today in the ongoing construction of a new hotel tower at... Read more NewsIllinois
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Opens Full Resort
April 9, 2025 - Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort announced yesterday its luxury hotel and spa will open Friday, April 11, 2025. The AAA Four Diamonds hotel is... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino Construction Update | April 2025
April 8, 2025 - Since construction kicked off in mid-February at the Norfolk casino building site next to Harbor Ballpark, construction crews have been actively preparing the grounds for... Read more NewsAlabama
Alabama Gaming Legislation | April 2025 Update
April 7, 2025 - All hopes to pass a gambling bill in the Alabama legislature this year died this week when Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger said the Senate has higher... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon | Moves Forward
April 6, 2025 - Hard Rock Tejon will seek vendor and community services lined up before opening in December. As an early step in that process, Hard Rock held informational sessions for the past two.... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon Construction Update | April 2025
April 5, 2025 - The President of Hard Rock Tejon Casino, Chris Kelley, held an interview last week to update the public about the progress underway at the Hard Rock construction site... Read more NewsLouisiana
Coushatta Casino Resort | New Luxury Hotel 2025
April 4, 2025 - The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will open a new luxury casino this year at the Coushatta Casino Resort. (The specific date has not been announced.) This new $150 million... Read more NewsOklahoma
Oklahoma Sports Betting Legislation | April 2025 Update
April 3, 2025 - Three sports betting bills advanced in the Oklahoma legislature last week before the Thursday deadline for a chamber vote. The surviving sports betting bills include... Read more NewsWisconsin
Potawatomi Casino Announces Skybridge to American Family Field
April 2, 2025 - A new 1.7-mile skybridge, named Parlay Alley, will soon be constructed to connect Potawatomi Casino directly to American Family Field. A moving sidewalk... Read more NewsArkansas
Pope County Casino | Court Decision Expected Late April
April 1, 2025 - The trial began last week for a lawsuit filed by the Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) against the State of Arkansas to regain the Pope County casino license... Read more

March 2025

NewsWashington
Spokane Tribe Casino | 7th Anniversary Brings Self-Management
March 31, 2025 - Last week the Spokane Tribe of Indians announced a major management change at the Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, WA... Read more NewsWashington
Snoqualmie's $400M expansion opens mid-2025
March 30, 2025 - The Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel will complete its $400 million expansion project in June 2025, according to the last update on the Snoqualmie website dated Nov. 8, 2024.... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino Project | Fed Says WHOA!
March 29, 2025 - In a surprising turnaround yesterday, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) temporarily rescinded its approval for the Scotts Valley casino project in Vallejo, California.... Read more NewsCalifornia
Graton Casino's $1B Expansion Update | March 2025
March 28, 2025 - The $1 billion expansion project at Graton Resort Casino reached a major milestone this week, as the construction crew hoisted the final steel beam into place to... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino | Tribes Sue to Stop Construction
March 27, 2025 - Yesterday the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) filed a lawsuit in federal court against the U.S. Department of the Interior for approving the Vallejo casino... Read more NewsCalifornia
Acorn Ridge Casino Construction | March 2025 Update
March 26, 2025 - Construction of the Acorn Ridge Casino in Amador County has completed the site preparation work and is currently building the foundations. The foundation work will... Read more NewsNebraska
Grand Island Casino Resort Opens April 10th
March 25, 2025 - The grand opening of Grand Island Casino Resort will be Thursday, April 10th. Pre-opening ceremonies will start at 4 pm followed by a ribbon-cutting to open the doors at 6 pm... Read more NewsNorth Dakota
4 Bears Casino & Lodge | New Hotel Tower Opens Summer 2025
March 24, 2025 - The MHA Nation is scheduled to open a new seven-story hotel tower this summer. The hotel is part of a $95 million renovation project that has been... Read more NewsSouth Carolina
Proposal for South Carolina's 1st Casino
March 23, 2025 - Could a new legislative bill promoting economic and education stimulus, also legalize the first casino in South Carolina? Yes, it could if General Assembly Bill 4176... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jamul Casino will rebrand in May
March 22, 2025 - As Jamul Casino is nearing the completion of a $515 million construction project to add a 16-story boutique hotel tower, event center, and parking structure, the casino plans to rename... Read more NewsTexas
Irving approved Sands casino plan without casino
March 21, 2025 - Before the Irving City Council voted this week on rezoning 1,000 acres of vacant land around the site of the former Texas Stadium to allow construction of a... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit Casino Construction Update | March 2025
March 20, 2025 - Construction of the Ho-Chunk Nation's casino, hotel and conference center in Beloit, WI, has been underway since the groundbreaking ceremony last Oct. 25th. Construction crews... Read more NewsVirginia
Petersburg's 'Live! Casino' celebrates groundbreaking!
March 19, 2025 - A groundbreaking ceremony for Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg was held at 11 AM this morning. The event kicks off construction on the $1.4 billion... Read more NewsTexas
Texas casino resort approved in Irving
March 18, 2025 - In Texas, the Irving planning and zoning commission met last night and narrowly approved a rezoning ordinance to allow a casino resort to be developed off Highway 114 at the site of... Read more NewsAlabama
Alabama Gaming Legislation | March 2025 Update
March 17, 2025 - Although no gaming bill has been introduced yet in the 2025 legislative session, State Senator Greg Albritton is working on a proposal for a lottery, casinos, sports betting, and... Read more NewsLas Vegas
Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Update | March 2025
March 16, 2025 - Construction of the new Hard Rock Las Vegas is in its early stages. Demolition crews removed the famous Mirage volcano, and foundation crews have begun... Read more NewsNevada
New Las Vegas Casino planned by North Dakota Tribe
March 15, 2025 - MHA Nation of North Dakota has spent $115 million in recent years to purchase 23 acres of land across the Strip from the Luxor. Until now, the tribe has not indicated... Read more NewsOklahoma
Comanche Red River Hotel Casino Adding Family Pools
March 14, 2025 - Comanche Red River Hotel Casino began an expansion project this week that will add two new pools with poolside amenities. Construction will be finished this summer... Read more NewsOklahoma
Treasure Valley Casino Opens Newly Renovated Hotel
March 13, 2025 - Treasure Valley Casino & Hotel recently completed a major renovation of its hotel in Davis, Oklahoma. The hotel was reopened to guests on March 10, 2025.... Read more NewsOklahoma
Choctaw Casinos Are First to Accept Crypto
March 12, 2025 - Last weekend Choctaw Nation Casinos and Resorts became the first brick-and-mortar casinos in the U.S. to accept cryptocurrency in exchange for chips. The new... Read more NewsMinnesota
White Earth Nation Plans New Casino
March 11, 2025 - White Earth Nation has purchased land near Moorhead in Clay County, MN, where it plans to build a casino and convention center. The land is 280.64 acres is located near... Read more NewsArkansas
Saracen Casino | Expansion Update, March 2025
March 10, 2025 - Saracen Casino Resort is on-schedule to celebrate the grand opening of its new luxury hotel and event center this Fall. The construction project is nearing 60% completion... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino | Construction Update March 2025
March 9, 2025 - Construction of the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort has made significant progress since starting last June. The 16-acre site has three major construction ... Read more NewsCalifornia
North Fork Mono Casino | Construction Milestone March 2025
March 8, 2025 - Six months ago, the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians broke ground for construction of the North Fork Mono Casino & Resort near Madera, Calif... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino Update | March 2025
March 7, 2025 - After a four-year delay, the Norfolk casino project now appears to be progressing rapidly to meet its November 2025 opening deadline. In the past six months, the Pamunkey Tribe... Read more NewsWisconsin
Kenosha Casino Awaits Federal Approval
March 6, 2025 - The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is patiently waiting for a do-or-die decision from the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) about whether to move forward with the Kenosha... Read more NewsCalifornia
Morongo Casino's New Hotel Opens Early 2026
March 5, 2025 - Morongo Casino Resort & Spa recently celebrated a groundbreaking for a new onsite hotel. The four-story hotel will be a dual-branded Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites... Read more NewsOklahoma
Border Casino opens 25,000 sq-ft expansion
March 4, 2025 - Border Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma opened its new 25,000 square-foot expansion on March 1, 2025, adding more space to the gaming floor, the high limits area, and the.... Read more NewsOregon
Medford Casino | Three Tribes Will Appeal Lawsuit to Stop Casino
March 3, 2025 - Three tribes plan to appeal their lawsuit to invalidate the federal approval granted to The Cedars at Bear Creek casino in Medford, Oregon... Read more NewsIllinois
Bally's Chicago Construction Update | March 2025
March 2, 2025 - Chicago officials have approved the site plan for Bally's $1.7 billion casino complex to be built along side the Chicago River. The site plan covers 30 acres at the former... Read more NewsVirginia
Petersburg's Live! Casino Construction Update | March 2025
March 1, 2025 - The $1.4 billion Petersburg Live! Casino Resort can now begin construction after the Petersburg City Council and the Planning Commission unanimously approved... Read more

February 2025

NewsVirginia
Petersburg's Live! Casino Construction Update | March 2025
March 1, 2025 - The $1.4 billion Petersburg Live! Casino Resort can now begin construction after the Petersburg City Council and the Planning Commission unanimously approved... Read more NewsTexas
Who is Texas Destination Resort Alliance?
February 28, 2025 - Recent TV ads are urging Texas lawmakers to "let Texans vote on destination resorts." The ads seek support for a constitutional amendment to allow the destination resorts with casinos... Read more NewsCalifornia
Koi Nation Casino Update | Three More Tribes Sue Fed's Decision
February 27, 2025 - A new lawsuit has been filed by three California tribes against the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) for its decision to approve the Shiloh Resort Casino... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jamul Casino's Boutique Hotel Opens May 2025
February 26, 2025 - Construction of the new boutique hotel at Jamul Casino is on-schedule to open this May. The hotel will be more intimate, stylish and unique than... Read more NewsNew Mexico
Apache Nugget Casino Reopens After 5-Year Shutdown February 25, 2025 - Apache Nugget Casino in Sandoval County, NM closed down in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. After five years the casino has returned with a... Read more NewsCalifornia
Graton Sues Feds to Stop New Shiloh Casino in Sonoma County
February 24, 2025 - Graton Rancheria has extended its legal fight against the development of the Koi Nation casino outside Windsor by suing the U.S. Department of... Read more NewsConnecticut
Foxwoods Celebrates 33 Years | History
February 23, 2025 - No one could foresee all the phenomenal growth and innovations of Foxwoods Resort Casino since it first opened on February 15, 1992. The Foxwoods story was born a few years... Read more NewsWisconsin
Kenosha Hard Rock | Update from Tribe
February 22, 2025 - Last week the Chairman of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin sent a memo to the news media with an update on the $360M Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kenosha... Read more NewsArizona
Navajo Nation Plans 2nd Flagstaff Casino
February 21, 2025 - The Navajo Nation plans to build a second casino near Flagstaff, Arizona. This casino is referred to as the Lower 89 Project, which is named for its location on US Hwy 89... Read more NewsCalifornia
Chicken Ranch Casino Resort Opens Cyber Quest Family Arcade
February 20, 2025 - Chicken Ranch Casino Resort opened its new Cyber Quest family-friendly arcade last Saturday. The new game room is located on the first floor... Read more NewsCalifornia
Viejas Tribe fights Ocean's 11 to stop blackjack, baccarat
February 19, 2025 - California tribes are currently fighting a war against state-licensed cardrooms that host blackjack, baccarat and other house-banked games. Seven tribes have filed lawsuits... Read more NewsOklahoma
Comanche Cache Casino Opens Expansion Feb. 21
February 18, 2025 - The Commanche Nation will celebrate the grand opening of its Comanche Cache Casino and Quik Stop on Thursday, Feb. 21. The event will kick off at 10 AM... Read more NewsNebraska, Iowa
Prairie Flower Casino's Large Expansion Opens Today!
February 17, 2025 - Today, Prairie Flower Casino is celebrating the grand opening of its newly expanded casino. There is now more gaming space, more slots, a sportbook... Read more NewsOklahoma
New FireLake Casino Hotel | Opening Date? February 16, 2025 - The new FireLake Casino Hotel in Shawnee, OK, was scheduled to open this month, according to the last update from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. That update was ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino's Construction Day 1
February 15, 2025 - Full-scale construction of the $750 million Norfolk casino project officially kicked off yesterday on Valentines Day. The building site beside Harbor Ballpark was busy with crew and equipment... Read more NewsTexas
Texas Gambling Debate | Special Update February 14, 2025 - Texas gambling laws will be significantly altered if either of two 2025 bills are passed by the Texas legislature this year. House Joint Resolution 134 (HJR 134) seeks an amendment to the... Read more NewsVirginia
Tysons Casino Bill | Dead in 2025
February 13, 2025 - A Virginia House subcommittee has effectively killed the Tysons Corner Casino bill for this year's legislative session. The subcommittee members voted to postpone a decision on... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon Will Open Late This Year!
February 12, 2025 - The new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, located between Bakersfield and the Grapevine, will open by December. In this KGET news interview the president of... Read more NewsIowa
Cedar Crossing Casino Celebrates Groundbreaking Feb. 7, 2025
February 11, 2025 - The Cedar Crossing Casino development project struggled for a decade before it was finally approved for a gaming license from the Iowa Racing and Gaming... Read more NewsVirginia
Rivers Casino Portsmouth | Future Hotel Update
February 10, 2025 - Rivers Casino Portsmouth was the first permanent casino in Virginia when it opened on Jan. 23, 2023. Since then, the 4-star hotel planned for the future has been on hold... Read more NewsNorthern California
Win-River Relocation | 1846 Sacramento River Massacre Site?
February 9, 2025 - Two California tribes are suing the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to stop the relocation of the Win-River Casino to a new site, called Strawberry Fields, located... Read more NewsArkansas
Pope County Casino License Heads to Federal Court
February 8, 2025 - Cherokee Nation Businesses hopes the federal courts will restore its Pope County casino license, which was repealed by voter approval of Issue 2 in the Nov. 5th election... Read more NewsMissouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas
Osage Lake of the Ozarks Casino | Feb. 2025 Update
February 7, 2025 - The Osage Nation plans to build a $60 million casino, hotel and entertainment complex in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The tribe is currently waiting for federal approval... Read more NewsFlorida
Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel Casino Opens Today Feb. 6, 2025
February 6, 2025 - After forty years in operation, the Seminole Brighton Casino in Okeechobee, FL will be replaced today with the opening of the new Seminole Brighton Bay... Read more NewsVirginia
Tysons Corner Casino Bill Passed by Virginia Senate
February5, 2025 - The full Senate of Virginia passed a casino bill yesterday to let Fairfax County voters decide whether to approve or reject a local casino. The measure was Senate Bill... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit Casino Construction Photos | Feb. 2025 Update
February 4, 2025 - Construction crews for the Ho-Chunk casino in Beloit have begun building the first foundation sections for the new 240,478-sq-ft casino. The view from I-90... Read more NewsCalifornia
Acorn Ridge Casino Construction near Sacramento | Feb. 2025 Update
February 3, 2025 - The Ione Band of Miwoks is building a new casino in Amador County named Acorn Ridge Casino. The location lies on 228 acres of tribal land off CA-49 in... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino Construction | Feb. 2025 Update
February 2, 2025 - The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is nearing the midpoint in the construction of its permanent casino. The casino is scheduled to open in early 2026... Read more NewsTexas
New Texas Casino Resort Project | Feb. 2025 Update
February 1, 2025 - There has been little information released about plans to build a new casino resort in East Texas since its announcement in April 2024 by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe... Read more

January 2025

NewsVirginia
Fairfax Casino Bill | Senate May Vote Today!
January 31, 2025 - The Virginia State Senate will debate and vote on the Fairfax County casino bill, SB 982, as early as today. If passed, the legislation will move to the Virginia House of Delegates... Read more NewsIllinois
Waukegan's Permanent Casino To Resume Construction
January 30, 2025 - The long-delayed construction of the permanent American Place Resort and Casino in Waukegan will now resume... Read more NewsNorth Dakota
Grand Forks | $300M Resort & Casino Plan
January 29, 2025 - A plan by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to build a $300,000 million "high-end resort" southwest of Grand Forks received... Read more NewsCalifornia
Next California Sports Betting Bill? No in 2026, Yes in 2028
January 28, 2025 - California tribal leaders expect not to seek new legislation to legalize sports betting in 2026. There is consensus among tribes that 2028 will be a better time to push... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino Readies for Construction
January 27, 2025 - Yesterday the City of Norfolk permanently closed Parking Lot D at Harbor Park for crews to begin construction of the Norfolk casino. The parking lot is part of the casino resort property... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Taunton Casino's Welcome Center Opens with Slot Machines TODAY, Jan. 26, 2025
January 26, 2025 - While we wait for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to announce its new plans for the First Light Resort & Casino in Taunton, MA, the tribe... Read more NewsCalifornia
Shiloh Resort Casino | Chickasaw Nation Partnership
January 25, 2025 - The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma is the Koi Nation partner for the development and operational management of the future Shiloh Resort Casino in Sonoma... Read more NewsFlorida
Hard Rock Casino Tampa | Completes $65M Enhancement
January 24, 2025 - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has completed a $65 million enhancement of its property that includes an expansion of its gaming area... Read more NewsVirginia
Tysons Casino Bill Advances in Virginia Senate
January 23, 2025 - The Tyson casino bill was passed by a Virginia Senate committee yesterday. The General Laws & Technology Committee voted 9-3 in favor of the legislation... Read more NewsArizona
Casino Del Sol Grant Road | Job Opportunities
January 22, 2025 - The Pascua Yaqui tribe has begun construction on a new Casino Del Sol near I-10 and Grant. The 172,000 square-foot project is expected to open in 2026... Read more News Michigan
Muskegon Casino | Gov. Whitmer's Nonresponse Kills Casino Plan
January 21, 2025 - The $180 million Lakeshore Casino Resort planned for Muskegon County appears to be dead due to inaction by Gov. Whitmer in the finalization process. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Mechoopda Casino Will Shut Down Feb 1, 2025
January 20, 2025 - The Mechoopda Indian Tribe made a surprising announcement this week, the tribe will suspend all operations indefinitely of its Mechoopda Casino at the close of this month.... Read more NewsTexas
Texas tribe adds slots machines to travel center
January 19, 2025 - The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas celebrated the opening of its new Ischoopa Travel Center & Casino in Polk County on Dec. 17, 2024. A ribbon-cutting ... Read more NewsFlorida
Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel Casino Opens Feb. 6, 2025
January 18, 2025 - The new Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel Casino will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, February 6. This casino is replacing the original Seminole Brighton Casino... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino Construction Update | Jan. 2025
January 17, 2025 - The long-delayed Norfolk casino will start construction this month with a mandatory state deadline to open by this November to meet its licensing requirement.... Read more NewsOregon
Medford Casino | Gaming Starts, Tribes Sue
January 16, 2025 - Gambling has begun at the newly-approved Medford casino located inside the former Roxy Ann Bowling Lanes. The federal government approved the casino last Friday, and the... Read more NewsVirginia
2025 Fairfax County Casino Bill is introduced in VA Senate
January 15, 2025 - A revised casino bill from last year was reintroduced in the opening session of the 2025 Virginia legislature this week by Sen. Scott Surovell (D-District 34... Read more NewsNorthern California
Koi Nation | Feds approve Shiloh Resort Casino in Sonoma County
January 14, 2025 - On Monday the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) approved the Koi Nation plan to build a $600 million casino, named Shiloh Resort & Casino, near the... Read more NewsArizona
Casino Del Sol Grant Road | Groundbreaking is Today - Jan. 13, 2025
January 13, 2025 - - The Pascua Yaqui Tribe will celebrate the groundbreaking of its newest casino, Casino Del Sol Grant Road, this morning at 9:30 AM.... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino Project Approved by Federal Government
January 12, 2025 - - The $700 million Scotts Valley Casino Resort planned for Vallejo, California was approved Thursday by the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI). The... Read more NewsOregon
Medford Casino Approved by Federal Government
January 12, 2025 - - The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) gave final approval Friday to the Medford casino proposal from the Coquille Indian Tribe to be known as The Cedars... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit Casino Construction Update | January 2025
January 11, 2025 - - The Ho-Chunk Nation's $500 million casino project in Beloit is progressing in two important areas: construction, which is underway, and the state-tribe gaming compact... Read more NewsLouisiana
Coushatta Casino Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary Today!
January 10, 2025 - - Today is the 30th anniversary celebration of the Coushatta Casino Resort. The festivities kick off at 10 AM in the Coushatta Entertainment Center with a... Read more NewsArizona
Navajo Nation Plans New Flagstaff Casino
January 9, 2025 - - The Navajo Nation is planning to build a new casino near Flagstaff. The project name is the "Lower Highway 89 Gaming Facility". The location is the former Horsemen Lodge... Read more NewsNorthern California
Vallejo Casino | Awaiting Federal Decision
January 8, 2025 - Will the federal government approve a casino application from the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians to build a $700 million casino resort in Vallejo, California?... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Taunton Casino | Welcome Center with Slot Machines
January 7, 2025 - - The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe broke ground last November to construct a Welcome Center at the site for the approved First Light Resort & Casino... Read more NewsOklahoma, Texas
Choctaw Nation positioning for Texas sportsbook possibility
January 6, 2025 - The Choctaw Nation is expanding its brand recognition and sports partnerships in Texas to position itself for a sports betting license if legalized by the... Read more NewsOregon
Medford Casino | Court Rejects Legal Challenge
January 5, 2025 - A U.S. District Court rejected an 11th-hour lawsuit filed by three Native American tribes to block a plan by the Coquille Indian Tribe to build an Indian-gaming casino in Medford... Read more NewsSouthern California
Yaamava' | Receives AAA Five-Diamond Rating
January 4, 2025 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has been awarded the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation as a world-class luxury resort. Less than 1% percent of all AAA properties... Read more NewsCalifornia
California Casino War Begins | Tribes Fire First Shot!
January 3, 2025 - The anticipated casino war between tribal casinos and card casinos has begun in California. The issue is over specific gaming rights... Read more NewsTexas
Texas Sports Betting | 2025 Legislative Push
January 2, 2025 - Texas lawmakers will soon consider several bills for state-legalization of sports betting and casino gambling. The Texas Senate and House of Representatives... Read more

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