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April 14, 2011Law Article: Rights and remedies in tribal casino ventures"Although the steep downturn in the U.S. gaming industry that began in 2008 appears to be easing for the time being, many mid-market gaming companies are still encountering difficulties servicing their debt as consumer spending slowly creeps back. In 2009,...April 5, 2011Seven charged for theft at First Nations casino in SaskatchewanSeven people, including a former card dealer, have been charged for stealing from a First Nations casino in Saskatchewan. Authorities said the group participated in a scam at the Gold Eagle Casino. They aren't providing details about the case, including...April 1, 2011Tonkawa Tribe gaming commission to rule on management firmThe gaming commission of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma is expected to rule next week on revoking the license of a gaming management company. Gaughan Gaming started managing the Tonkawa Casino and the Native Lights Casino in 2007. Last September,...March 22, 2011Oneida Nation concerned about proposed landfill next to casinoThe Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is worried about a landfill being proposed to a site next to one of its gaming facilities. Georgia-Pacific wants to dump toxic waste to one of its landfills in Ashwaubenon. The site is next to...March 3, 2011Lawyer who worked for Prairie Band to run state gaming agencyGov. Sam Brownback (R) appointed an attorney with Indian law experience to run the Kansas State Gaming Agency. Mark Dodd specialized in Indian law at the University of Kansas Law School. He most recently served as general counsel and attorney...February 11, 2011North Coast Journal: Blue Lake Rancheria leads in iPad gaming"Maryann Six and Treg Combs leaned back against a cushioned divan at the Blue Lake Casino Saturday night to try their luck at a new software package that turned the iPad on their laps into the gambling equivalent of a...February 8, 2011Little Traverse Bay Bands sued over changes to gaming enterpriseThe Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan is facing a lawsuit from the brother of the tribal chairman. Fred Harrington says his brother, Ken Harrington, and other members of the council violated the tribal constitution by passing...February 4, 2011NIGC still debating response to 2006 gaming regulation court caseIt's been more than four years since the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the National Indian Gaming Commission lacks the authority to regulate Class III games. The Bush administration's response was to ask Congress to "fix" the decision...February 2, 2011Eastern Band teaches teenagers how to manage gaming paymentThe Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina shares gaming revenues with its members, including teenagers. Starting this year, all teens will be required to undergo financial training to receive their per capita payment. “Cherokee is way ahead of...January 28, 2011Former Santee Sioux Tribe casino employee sentenced over theftA former employee of the casino owned by the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska was sentenced for theft. Bianco White will serve a year in prison and pay $13,000 in restitution to the tribe. He stole money from slot...January 4, 2011Tribal gaming revenues in Washington grew 70 percent in 5 yearsTribal gaming revenues grew 70 percent from 2005 through 2010, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. In 2005, tribal revenues came to $1.02 billion. Last year, they jumped to $1.74 billion. Meanwhile, non-Indian gaming revenues fell from $672 million to $574 million....November 19, 2010Fodder: Poarch Creeks hire firm to follow consumers at casinos"Now that the state has shut down most big bingo casinos in the state, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians apparently are looking to get high-tech in terms of maximizing their market potential. A company called Partner Stics Inc. recently...November 17, 2010Chickasaw Nation withdraws license request at Texas racetrackThe Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma has withdrawn a request for a racetrack license from the Texas Racing Commission. The tribe's subsidiary, Global Gaming Solutions, bought the Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie for $47.8 million at a bankruptcy auction. The...November 12, 2010Former Quapaw leader admits reason for resigning gaming postJ.R. Mathews, the former vice chairman of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma, admitted he stepped down from his leadership posts in response to a sexual harassment claim involving a gaming employee. In May, Mathews resigned from his post on the...November 2, 2010Little Traverse Bay Bands lowers legal gaming age from 21 to 19The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Michigan has lowered the legal gambling age from 21 to 19. Chairman Ken Harrington supported the change. He said it will allow younger tribal members to spend their money close to...November 1, 2010Poarch Creeks donated $2.8M to Alabama politicans in last yearThe Poarch Band of Creek Indians contributed $2.8 million to politicians in Alabama in the last year, The Birmingham News reports. About half the money was spent in just the past few months. The tribe donated $1.4 million between June...October 27, 2010Poarch Creeks dispute state jurisdiction over gaming facilitiesAlabama Gov. Bob Riley (R) can't go after tribal gaming facilities, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians says. The tribe operates Class II machines at casinos on its reservation. Riley claims he has the authority to shut them down because...October 25, 2010Alabama governor aims to close Poarch Creek Class II facilitiesAlabama Gov. Bob Riley (R) says the Poarch Band of Creek Indians can't offer electronic Class II machines. Riley started a task force that closed down all of the non-Indian gaming facilities in the state. Now he's going after the...October 8, 2010Penobscot Nation told it can't offer electronic gaming machinesThe Penobscot Nation can't offer electronic pull tabs, according to Maine attorney general Janet Mills. The tribe planned to install the machines at its bingo hall. But Mills says they do not act in the same manner as paper pull...October 6, 2010IPR: Little Traverse Bay Bands might lower gambling age to 19"An Indian-run casino in Petoskey, The Odawa Casino Resort, could lower its gambling age from 21 to 19. It's not unheard of to see gamblers under age 21 at northern Michigan casinos. Turtle Creek Casino, in Acme, and the Leelanau...October 5, 2010Former employee admits to theft from Turtle Mountain casinoA North Dakota man pleaded guilty to stealing from the casino owned by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Shane Trottier, 40, worked as a cashier at the Sky Dancer Casino and Hotel. He admitted he stole nearly $2,500...October 1, 2010Little Traverse Bay Bands debates lowering gambling age to 19The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan might lower the gambling age at its casinos from 21 to 19. Chairman Ken Harrington said the change could go into effect before the end of the year. But not...September 24, 2010Shoshone-Bannock Tribes arrest employee in casino theft probeThe Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Idaho made an arrest as part of theft probe at the Fort Hall Casino. The unidentified suspect has been charged with theft under tribal law. Federal charges are possible as the investigation continues. The employee is...BIA holds consultation on gaming land-into-trust determinationsThe Bureau of Indian Affairs held the first in a series of consultation sessions on gaming land-into-trust determinations. The meeting was held on Spokane, Washington, on Thursday. The Kalispel Tribe used the session to raise concerns about an off-reservation casino...September 15, 2010Nevada county blames tribal gaming for 42 percent drop in revenueIndian gaming is to blame for a 42 percent drop in revenues over the past two years, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The non-Indian casinos in the Douglas County have seen a steady drop in business. The...September 1, 2010BIA to consult tribes over gaming land-into-trust determinationsThe Bureau of Indian Affairs has scheduled a series of consultations to ask tribes about gaming land-into-trust determinations. Three major topics are on the agenda. All affect policies, regulations and directives issued by the Bush administration that make it nearly...August 31, 2010Choctaw Nation starts offering alcohol at its newest casino resortAlcohol is now available at the newest Choctaw Nation casino in Oklahoma. Restaurants and bars at the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant are offering liquor. Drinks are also available on the gaming floor. "You know, the number one request...August 30, 2010Navajo Nation community approves sale of alcohol at new casinoMembers of the Navajo Nation who live in the Upper Fruitland Chapter voted to approve alcohol at a planned casino. Alcohol will be restricted to the restaurant at the $80 million facility in New Mexico. No liquor will be allowed...August 23, 2010OSHA in court over inspection at Tohono O'odham Nation casinoThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration is asking a federal judge to force the Tohono O'odham Nation to allow an inspection of one of its casinos. OSHA wants to check out the air quality at the Desert Diamond Casino. But...August 17, 2010Pauma Band allows woman to collect disputed $2K slots jackpotThe Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians of California allowed a woman to collect a $2,040 slot machine jackpot but said she will remain banned from the Casino Pauma. Jill Waters and her sister-in-law were playing slot machines together when the... |
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