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Hard Rock Casino, Guitar HotelLas Vegas, Nevada
$1.1B construction transition from The Mirage
News hub overview
The 500 Nations News Hub provides daily coverage of tribal casinos, gaming expansions, resort construction, land-into-trust filings, and regulatory developments across the United States. Each update is verified through tribal announcements, government filings, and official statements to ensure accuracy and authority.
Our reporting spans new casino proposals, groundbreaking ceremonies, hotel tower expansions, Class II and Class III gaming updates, compact negotiations, and economic impact milestones. Whether you follow tribal gaming for business, travel, or research, this page serves as your central source for what's happening now and what's coming next.
Browse the latest headlines below or explore news by region, tribe, or project type using the navigation sections on this page.
Latest headlines
United StatesIndian Gaming Reaches Record $46.2 Billion in Revenue August 6, 2026 - The National Indian Gaming Commission reports Indian gaming revenue hitting a record $46.2 billion, highlighting continued growth ... Read more
CaliforniaPreview Casino Shuts Down After Interior's Reversal, Leaving Vallejo Project in Limbo August 5, 2026 - The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has closed its Preview Casino following a sudden federal decision ... Read more
CaliforniaGraton Resort & Casino: August 2026 Construction Update August 4, 2026 - Graton is entering a two-year period of major vertical construction - a 240-room hotel tower, a large-format entertainment venue ... Read more
CaliforniaCaesars Republic Sonoma County Hits One-Year Mark as Resort Build Advances Toward 2027 Opening August 3, 2026 - The project broke ground on August 2, 2025, initiating a complete rebuild of the existing River ... Read more
Scotts Valley Casino Plan in Vallejo rejected by U.S. Interior Dept. August 2, 2026 - The DOI has rejected Scotts Valley's bid for Class III gaming on its Vallejo trust land, ruling the tribe lacks the required historical connection to the site ... Read more 
Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Update - August 2026 August 1, 2026 - Nearly two months after the Hard Rock Guitar Hotel reached its full structural height, the project has entered a visibly accelerated phase of exterior and interior build-out. ... Read more 
Featured tribal casino projects
Follow the latest milestones and construction updates as tribal nations build and expand casinos including the timelines, amenities, and economic impact.
Hard Rock Casino, Guitar HotelLas Vegas, Nevada
$1.1B construction transition from The Mirage
Naskila Casino ResortLeggett, Texas
This new casino has federal approval for an on off-reservation casino
Graton Resort CasinoRohnert Park, California
Construction is in the second phase of a $1B expansion project
Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'amTucson, Arizona
Grand opening is early 2027
Hard Rock Casino Sacramento at Fire MountainWheatland, California
$2B-$4B expansion
Ho-Chunk Gaming BeloitBeloit, Wisconsin
This casino will be the state's 2nd largest when it opens Sept. 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How often is this news page updated?
The 500 Nations News Hub is updated daily as new tribal casinos, gaming, and resort development information becomes available from official and verified sources.
What types of tribal gaming news are covered?
Coverage includes new casino proposals, expansions, hotel and resort construction, land-into-trust filings, compact negotiations, regulatory changes, and economic impact milestones related to tribal gaming.
Where does the information come from?
News is sourced from tribal announcements, government filings, regulatory agencies, and official statements to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Can I browse news by state or tribe?
Yes. You can browse news by state, tribe, or project type using the navigation sections on this page, which link to dedicated index pages.
