The Pechanga Resort and Casino is partnering with the Venetian Resort Las Vegas in a unique crossover deal that's making history in the tribal gaming world. Based in Temecula, California, the Pechangas are one of the most powerful tribes in the gaming world and their deal with the Venetian marks the first time a tribal…
California’s powerful Indian gaming sector is famously fighting regulated sports betting in the Golden State, but that’s not the only issue that’s bothering them. Last week at the Global Gaming Expo, Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Conference Chair and President of Victor Strategies Victor Rocha spoke about the group’s opposition to DFS and online lotteries. The…
An influential coalition of California Indian tribes is not on board with the latest ballot initiatives aimed at bringing regulated sports betting to America's most populous state. This week, members of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) signed off on a letter vehemently opposing the measures and recent amendments added to those proposals. Without…
The Supreme Court of the United States reaffirmed the right of two Texas Indian tribes to offer games at their casinos that are not specifically prohibited by the State of Texas. The ruling ends a five-year battle between the State and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe near El Paso, also known as the Tiguas,…
California's contentious gaming wars took a turn this week when the Hollywood Park Casino and Cal-Pac Rancho Cordova cardrooms filed a lawsuit aimed at shutting down a ballot initiative that would allow Tribal operators to both expand their gaming menu and sue their competitors. At the heart of issue is the California Sports Wagering Regulation…
FanDuel and Port Madison Enterprises are teaming up on a deal to bring regulated sports betting to Washington State. The deal centers on the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, where FanDuel will be opening a new sportsbook at the Suquamish Tribe's casino and resort. The new FanDuel sportsbook includes three betting windows and 12 self-service kiosks…
2020 was a brutal year for almost every part of the US gambling market, including the world of Indian Gaming. According to a recent data drop from the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), gross gaming revenue was down about 20 percent in the annus horribilis, though some tribes suffered more losses than others. But NIGC…
If House Bill 4308 is passed into law, the range of tribal gaming in the United States will increase dramatically. That's because HB 4308 would consider any wager placed on a server on tribal land in the same light as a wager placed in a land-based casino - and that could throw a lot of…
The Squamish Tribe has reached an agreement with the State of Washington that will allow for sports betting at their casino. It's a deal that includes a restriction on wagering on certain college sports and does not appear to offer a mobile betting option. Tribal officials reached the deal earlier this week and are expected…
Tribal gaming interests in New Mexico are speaking out against a new plan from the state's government to expand regulated gambling options in the Land of Enchantment. They say that the new plan violates a recently signed gaming pact and is illegal. For its part, the state seems more than willing to simply rip up…
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