Tribal
Texas bill seeks to guarantee Kickapoo Tribe’s position in gambling
A Texas senator has introduced a bill that seeks to guarantee the Kickapoo Tribe’s position should the state pass legislation expanding its gambling market. Senate…
Eleven more tribes agree to Washington sports wagering compacts
The Washington State Gambling Commission has reached a Class III sports wagering compact agreement with 11 more tribes across Washington, which will allow the tribes…
AZ sports betting bill heads to Governor after tribal compact extended
Arizona has taken a step closer to regulated sports betting after the state secured an extended tribal gaming compact, allowing a bill aiming to legalize…
Washington regulator agrees gaming compact amendment
The Washington State Gambling Commission has reached a tentative agreement with the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe to amend the Class III gaming compact for the Tribe’s…
Michigan approves Pointsbet for online betting launch
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved the Lac Vieux Desert tribe and its platform provider, PointsBet, to launch online sports betting tomorrow (Friday, January…
US tribal gaming revenue reaches record $34.6bn in FY2019
Gross gambling revenue from tribal casinos increased 2.5% year-on-year in the 2019 financial year to a record $34.6bn, according to new figures published by the…
Oklahoma names special counsel for Native American affairs
Kevin Stitt, the Governor of Oklahoma, has appointed attorney Ryan Leonard as special counsel for Native American affairs in the state. In the role, Leonard…
OK Governor to forgo appeal against tribal compact ruling
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has warned that while he will not appeal against a US District Court ruling stating tribal gaming compacts in the state…
IGT secures tribal sports betting deal in North Dakota
International Game Technology (IGT) is set to expand its US retail sports betting network into North Dakota after striking a new deal with the Turtle…
Oklahoma Supreme Court rejects tribal gaming compacts
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has voted to reject two tribal gaming compacts signed by Governor Kevin Stitt, ruling that both agreements are invalid under state…
Miami-Dade county casinos close just weeks after reopening
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced the temporary suspension of operations at Calder Casino in Miami Gardens, Florida. The closure followed a Miami-Dade county emergency…
Oklahoma Governor signs new gaming compacts with two tribes
Oklahoma’s Governor Kevin Stitt has signed new tribal betting compacts with the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) and Kialegee Tribal Town (KTT). The…
Washington Governor signs off on tribal sports betting bill
Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee has signed off on a bill that will legalise sports betting at tribal gambling facilities in the state. House Bill 2638…
William Hill seals Michigan market access with tribal partner
William Hill is to expand its reach into Michigan after it agreed a new long-term partnership with the federally recognized tribal gaming operator, the Grand…