Tribal gaming
Operators launch ballot measure to bring sports betting to California
A number of leading US commercial operators have announced a new ballot measure that would bring legal statewide online sports betting to California. The measure,…
US tribal gaming revenue down 19.5% in 2020 following pandemic effects
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has recorded gross gaming revenue (GGR) figures of $27.83bn for 2020, representing a 19.5% decrease on the year prior. …
Betfred and MaximBet gain market access in Arizona with tribal partnerships
Bookmaker Betfred and MaximBet – the betting brand associated with the Maxim media group – have announced plans to launch sports betting offerings within the…
Four Winds Casino South Bend launches Class III gaming in Indiana
The Pokagon Band Of Potawatomi Indians has launched Class III gaming – including slot and table games – at its Four Winds South Bend Casino…
BetMGM to enter Arizona via Gila River and Cardinals partnerships
Entain and MGM Resorts International joint venture, BetMGM, is set to enter the state of Arizona through new partnerships with Gila River Hotels & Casinos…
Florida sports betting compact approved by Department of the Interior
A compact agreement that would allow sports betting in Florida through the Seminole Tribe – including statewide mobile sports betting – has been approved by…
TwinSpires partners Tonto Apache Tribe to pursue Arizona betting license
TwinSpires, the online sports wagering brand of Churchill Downs Incorporated, has linked up with the Tonto Apache Tribe to pursue an online sports betting license…
Gun Lake and Parx Interactive cleared to launch online betting in Michigan
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has given its approval for the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan and platform provider Parx Interactive…
FireKeepers Casino launches igaming content in Michigan with SG
The tribal-owned FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan has launched online casino and digital sports betting content in the state through a partnership with…
Tribal Goes Global
Tribal operators often stick to gaming on the tribe’s own lands, but Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has made efforts not just to expand its footprint…
Mohegan strikes Connecticut betting and igaming deal with FanDuel
FanDuel has announced a market access deal with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, to offer retail and online sports betting, as well as online casino gaming.…
Congressmen propose bill to “remove federal barriers“ to online tribal gaming
Two US Congressmen have proposed a federal bill clarifying that all wagers placed with servers on tribal lands, may be considered gambling on tribal lands…
IGT seals deal to power sports betting in Louisiana
International Game Technology (IGT) will allow it to power sports betting at the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana’s Coushatta Casino Resort, the state’s largest casino. As part…
The importance of trust in tribal gaming
Experienced gaming executive, regulator and consultant RICHARD SCHUETZ has worked closely with a number of tribal gaming operators in his career. He admits that gaining the…