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US – California’s tribal casinos unite for ballot referendum push on sports betting

California’s tribal casino operators have united to support a statewide ballot referendum that would allow sports betting at casinos and racetracks although there was no mention of mobile or online betting. Tribal leaders at 18 casino operators said the suggested constitutional amendment would appear on the November 2020 ballot with a 10 per cent tax…

US – Tribal gaming reaches record high with revenues of $33.7bn

The National Indian Gaming Commission has confirmed that the 520 tribal casinos, operated by 247 tribes across 29 states, recorded their best ever year in 2018 with revenues totalling $33.7bn, an overall increase of 4.1 per cent over FY 2017. The GGR for FY 2018 is the highest in Indian gaming history; and, unlike previous…

US – Oklahoma tribes opposed to renegotiation of gaming compacts

The leaders of five of Oklahoma’s biggest tribes have united to oppose Governor Kevin Stitt’s plan to renegotiate gaming compacts in Oklahoma tribes by the end of the year. The compact currently allows the state to take four to six per cent in fees from tribe-owned casinos, equating to about $140m each year. Tribal leaders,…

US – Certificate of self-regulation presented to Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) presented a certificate of self-regulation to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians at their annual citizen’s meeting which was held recently at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. The tribe’s certificate of self-regulation went into effect on January 1 2019. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is just the…

US – MGM Resorts retains TFA Capital Partners as strategic advisor

MGM Resorts International has retained TFA Capital Partners to assist the company in identifying opportunities for sports betting partnerships with tribal nations throughout Indian Country. TFA has extensive relationships throughout Indian Country, and with TFA’s assistance, the MGM-GVC joint venture hopes to provide tribal nations with a turnkey customisable omnichannel sports betting solution that includes:…

US – Line-up announced for National Indian Gaming Expo

Operators and providers will come together this September to focus on one of the most widely discussed topics in today’s gaming landscape – sports betting – at the 2018 National Indian Gaming Association Mid-Year Conference & Expo. The event, which takes place September 25 to 27 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, CA,…

US – Cabazon Band announces the passing of the Father of Native American Gaming

The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians has confirmed the passing of their Elder and former Chairman John James, a man often refereed to as ‘the Father of Native American Gaming.’ Chairman James passed away peacefully among family and friends on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Chairman James was one of the most recognized and respected Native…

US – Scientific set for stellar NIGA

Scientific Games is set to bring a stellar line-up of industry- leading innovation, ground-breaking technology and a significant new digital offering to the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, hosted by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) in Las Vegas April 17 to 20. Scientific Games will have two product verticals represented in its impressive display…

US – Wa She Shu Casino allowed to operate tables

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California will be able to add tables to its Wa She Shu Casino in Gardnerville, Nevada, after its tribal-state gaming compact with the State of Nevada was amended. After significant intergovernmental negotiations, the Amended Compact was approved by the United States Secretary of the Interior and became effective on January 18, 2018.  The final agreement demonstrates the Tribe’s dedication…