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Departing Michigan Governor Vetoes Online Gambling Bill December 30, 2018 - Gov. Snyder surprisingly vetoed the Online Gambling Bill passed by the legislature just before Christmas. ... Read more 
VIDEO: "River Valley Casino Resort" is Proposed for Pope County December 28, 2018 - This casino proposal would be built in 3 phases and features 2,100 slot machines, 100 table games and 600 hotel rooms. Opening date is late fall 2020. ... Read more 
Michigan Legislature Passes Online Gambling Bill December 21, 2018 - By an overwhelming vote, the Online Gambling Bill will license Michigan casinos to offer online poker, casino games and sports betting. ... Read more 
New Gold Horse Casino Opens in Lloydminster December 21, 2018 - The newest casino in Saskatewan, the Gold Horse Casino, has opened in Lloydminster. It features 250 slots, 5 live table games, 18 electronic table games ... Read more 
VIDEO: First Virginia Casino could be in Norfolk December 19, 2018 - The Pamunkey Tribe are negotiating with the City of Norfolk to purchase 20 acres of riverfront property owned by the city for the purpose of building a $700 million casino and hotel. ... Read more 
Coeur d'Alene Casino $12M Upgrade Opens March 2019 December 19, 2019 - Coeur d'Alene Casino is adding a high-limit gaming area and a new HVAC air system for smoke removal. The event center stage size is doubling and new seating will better viewing. ... Read more 
Cypress Bayou Casino celebrates 25 years December 18, 2018 - Cypress Bayou Casino has grown substantially over 25 years. It has grown to a 180,000-sq-ft casino with 1,000 slot machines, 38 table games, poker room and a large bingo hall with 1,200 seats. ... Read more 
Sycuan Now Accepting Room Reservations for 2019 December 17, 2018 - Sycuan is now accepting guest reservations for their new hotel tower for dates astarting in March 2019. ... Read more 
Pechanga Casino gains naming rights to San Diego Sports Arena December 13, 2018 - The city council of San Diego has approved a deal with the Pechanga Tribe to rename the city's sports arena the Pechanga Sports Arena. ... Read more 
New Parking Garage Added to Chinook Winds December 13, 2019 - A new 380-spaces parking garage has been built on the northwest side of the Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Its grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 13. ... Read more 
Proposed Saracen Casino Resort gets city and county government support December 09, 2018 - The Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma has received governmental support from both the county and city to build a casino resort in Pine Blluff, Arkansas. ... Read more 
La Jolla Tribe awarded new tribal-state gaming compact December 12, 2018 - Gov. Brown has signed a 25-year gaming compact with the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indian allowoing the tribe to develop three casinos and operate up to 2,000 slot machines ... Read more 
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa tops out hotel tower. December 10, 2018 - The final beam was hoisted into place for the new 15-story hotel tower. Construction will be completed in 2019 adding 564 more guest rooms. ... Read more 
Tribe moves closer to approval of a casino in Muskegon County December 08, 2018 - The Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted public hearings on the proposed $180 million Lakeshore Casino and Resort to be built near Muskegon. ... Read more 
New plans for closed Camel Rock Casino December 06, 2018 - The Camel Rock Casino is closed and replaced by the new Tesuque Casino. The casino is now vacant but new plans for its use are expected to be announced in the next few months. ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Casino opens new Pivat Cigar Lounge December 06, 2018 - Agua Caliente's new Pivat Cigar Lounge offers guests a variety of high-end cigars accompanied with top-shelf whiskey and cocktails. ... Read more 
Expansion update for Wildhorse Resort & Casino December 06, 2018 - Some changes to the expansion plans for Wildhorse Resort & Casino have become neccessary to keep construction costs within a $85 million budget. ... Read more 
Seattle Seahawks partner with Snoqualmie Casino December 03, 2018 - A new partnership with the Seattle Seahawks allows Snoqualmie Casino to use the Seahawks logo for promotional and advertising purposes. ... Read more 
Gun Lake Tribe has contributed $1.5 billion to Michigan's economy December 03, 2018 - During its 7 years of casino operations the Gun Lake Tribe has conntributed $1.5 billion to the Michigan economy. ... Read more 
Rolling Hills Casino offer Free Buffet to Camp Fire victims December 03, 2018 - Tribal leaders of the Rolling Hills Casino offered free buffet meals to Camp Fire victims through the entire month of December. ... Read more 
Mohegan Sun ready to buy Encore Boston Harbor December 01, 2018 - If state regulators decide to revoke the gaming license issued to Wynn Resorts for the Encore Boston Harbor casino, the Mohegan Sun will offer to buy the casino for $2.5 billion. ... Read more 
Live! Philadelphia Casino could open in 2020 November 29, 2018 - After long delays construction may soon be starting. The original cost was projected to be $400 million. New estimates could now be $700 million to complete. ... Read more 
"Guitar Smash" ceremony at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood November 28, 2018 - This Hollywood casino resort highlighted the grand opening of its new Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood with a guitar smash ceremony. ... Read more 
Update on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain November 28, 2018 - Construction continues on this $440 million casino and 152-room hotel. Completion is expected in 15 months from now with a tentative grand opening in early 2020. ... Read more 
Triple Crown Casinos plans 150-room hotel for 2020 November 27, 2018 - The $40 million Triple Crown Casinos hotel project will be the second largest hotel in Cripple Creek. Construction will start in Spring 2019 and completed by end of 2020. ... Read more 
Tesuque Casino opens and Camel Rock Casino closes November 24, 2018 - The new Tesuque Casino opened on November 23, 2018. It replaces the 23-year-old Camel Rock Casino, which was closed the next day. The new casino offers 800 slots and 10 table games. ... Read more 
New Tesuque Casino opens in Santa Fe November 23, 2018 - Tesuque Casino officially opened its doors today and welcomed an estimated 5,000 visitors. This new 72,000 square-foot casino is the second largest in the area. ... Read more 
Expansion at Royal River Casino
Casino Morongo Reopens Original Gaming Facility November 20, 2018 - The original Casino Morongo opened in May 1995 and closed in 2004. It has been upgraded and reopened as a second Morongo casino. ... Read more 
Oaklawn announces major expansion with hotel, events center November 19, 2018 - The Oaklawn racetrack will spend $100 million to build a 200-room hotel, a multipurpose event center and a larger gaming floor. ... Read more 
Major renovation is underway at Coeur d'Alene Casino November 17, 2018 - A $15 million renovation project is underway at the Coeur d'Alene Casino. It is scheduled for completion in March 2019. ... Read more 
Ojibwa Casino Marquette expansion plan for 2020 - Update November 17, 2018 - Ojibwa Casino has begun a 2-phase expansion. The first phase will be completed in January 2020 and double the gaming space and add two more dining venues. ... Read more 
Choctaw Casino and Resort announces a 2-year expansion plan November 14, 2018 - This Choctaw Casino will breakground next Spring on a 1,000-room hotel, pool, conference center, new dining venues, more gaming space at and additional parking. ... Read more 
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino completes 12-story hotel tower, expanded casino, new parking garage November 10, 2018 - Ak-Chin Casino has recently completed construction an a 12-story hotel tower with 232 guest rooms ... Read more 
Beloit casino moves towards Federal approval November 09, 2018 - The Federal Bureau of Indian affairs has completed its environmental impact statement for the proposed $405 million Beloit casino. ... Read more 
Quapaw Tribe plan Pine Bluff casino to open early 2020 November 08, 2018 - The Quapaw Tribe is seeking state approval by April 2019, so construction can start in mid-2019 and the casino could open in early 2020. ... Read more 
Big Step - Fed approves management contract for Elk Grove casino November 07, 2018 - The Wilton Rancheria casino moved a step closer to final approval when the the National Indian Gaming Commission approved a management contract between the tribe and Boyd Gaming. ... Read more 
Big Win for Seminoles and Disney - Voters approve anti-casino Amendment 3 November 07, 2018 - The Seminole Tribe spent over $24 million and Disney spent $20 million in support of this measure that prevents future expansion of gambling in Florida. ... Read more 
Arkansas voters pass casino amendment November 06, 2018 - Amendment 3 to authorize casinos in Arkansas was passed by voters in the Nov 3rd election. ... Read more 
Pala completes expansion and renovation of its gaming, entertainment and dining facilities November 02, 2018 - This major project began in October 2017 is now finished adding a 15,000 sq-ft non-smoking casino area, 10,000 sq-ft additional casino space, and expanded bar ... Read more 
Christmas Casino & Inn opens in Cripple Creek November 02, 2018 - Christmas Casino has opened with a year-round christmas theme and 100 gaming devices. It is located at the former Big Jim's casino ... Read more 
Major Construction at 10 Southern California Casinos November 1, 2016 - Huge expansion projects are underway at Agua Caliente, Morongo, Pala, Casino, Fantasy Springs, Pechanga, San Manuel, Soboba, Spa Resort and Spotlight 29 casinos. ... Read more 
Inn of the Mountain Gods opens luxury spa November 1, 2018 - The new luxury spa opened last week showcasing a warm design inspired by the culture of the Mescalero tribe. The salon offers full service treatments. ... Read more 
New Prairie Flower Casino opened Nov. 1 in Carter Lake November 1, 2018 - Ths a Tribe's new casino is 9,500 square feet and offers 200 electronic gaming machines. It is located 3 miles from downtown Omaha on the intersection of Ninth Street and Avenue H. ... Read more 
Cahuilla Casino is building a new casino and hotel October 29, 2018 - Construction of a new Anza casino and hotel has begun. When finished it will replace the existing Cahuilla Casino. ... Read more 
Mohegan Gaming will manage Paragon Casino Resort October 26. 2018 - Paragon Casino Resort is partnering with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, a commercial managment company of the Mohegan Tribe. The agreement will last 5 years. ... Read more 
Morongo Casino plans major expansion and renovation October 25, 2018 - Morongo will add 65,000 square feet, 800 slot machines, additional table games, new or renovated restaurants, and a 750-vehicle parking structure ... Read more 
Philadelphia Live! May be Dead October 24, 2018 - It is unclear why the project is not moving forward. It is speciulated that the partnership between the two developers, Cordish Company and Greenwood Gaming, has dissolved. ... Read more 
Prairie Band Casino completes phase one of $55M renovation project October 22, 2018 - The first phase of renovation has been completed with the opening of an expanded casino floor, a new hotel lobby bar, and a coffee shop ... Read more 
Snoqualmie Casino celebrates opening of new cafe and deli October 19, 2018 - The new 24/7 cafe and deli serves Asian cuisine and other menu items. It is a 2,250-square-foot venue with a mural carving as a focal poinr. ... Read more 
Valley View Casino partners with Humphreys Concerts by the Bay October 18, 2018 - Valley View Casino and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay have agreed to a partnership to complement the casino's $50 million expansion. ... Read more 
Talking Stick Resort named 2018 Casino of the Year October 18, 2018 - The International Entertainment Buyers Association has recognized Talking Stick Resort as their 2018 Casino of the Year. This is the 48th year of giving these awards. ... Read more 
Chumash get state approval of off-track betting October 16, 2018 - Callifornia has agreed to amend the current gaming compact with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians to allow off-track betting at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez. ... Read more 
Northern Quest exploring plans for second hotel tower, part of $110M expansion October 13, 2018 - Northern Quest is planning a new hotel would hold between 150 and 200 additional rooms. It would look similar to the 150 ft tower that currently stands. ... Read more 
Northern Quest celebrates expansion with "Questival" October 12, 2018 - After many months of expanding and adding new entertainment venues, Northern Quest celebrated with open houses and activities at Questival.... Read more 
Santa Ana Star opens first sports book in New MexicoOctober 10, 2018 - The first legal sports book in New Mexico opened on October 16 at the Santa Ana Star Casino & Hotel. Sports wagering is now available on NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, and college games. ... Read more 
Thunder Valley Casino signs partner for future sports bettingOctober 10, 2018 - California has not legalized sports betting, however Thunder Valley Casino will be ready when it is. The United Auburn Indians have partnered with MGM GVC Interactive for sports betting. ... Read more 
Viejas Casino & Resort Completes Seven-Year Expansion Project Oct 9, 2018 - Press Release - Since 2011, Viejas Casino has constructed three hotel towers, a high limit gaming area, a massive center bar, and the adult-only Willows Hotel & Spa. ... Read more 
Buffalo Creek Casino to buy naming rights to Metro Rail station - A contract has been approved by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to rename the Erie Canal Harbor Station to "Buffalo Creek Casino at Canalside". ... Read more 
Top 10 Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas 2018
Virginia tribes celebrate federal recognition October 5, 2018 - Members of seven Virginia Indian tribes celebrated the federal government's decision to grant legal recognition after decades of their petitioning the U.S. Interior Cepartment. ... Read more 
2018 Best Southern California Casinos October 4, 2019 - Readers of the Southern California Gaming GuideTM voted for the Best Casinos in each of 17 categories. The Top 3 in each category are listed here. ... Read more 
The Heights Casino plans 100-room Hyatt Place Hotel October 4, 2018 - Trinidad Rancheria Tribe have partnered with Hyatt to build a 100-room hotel at its The Heights Casino. The hotel will carry the Hyatt Place brand. ... Read more 
Graton Resort and Casino offers smoke-free gaming area October 2, 2018 - Graton Casino now offers a 9,000 sq-ft, nonsmoking gaming area featuring 300 slot machines and a separate guest entrance from the parking area. ... Read more 
Federal Judge stops East Windsor casino October 1, 2018 - Judge Rudolph Contreras of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia ruled there is no legal standing for the East Winsor casino project. ... Read more 
Gun Lake Casino opens poker room September 21, 2018 - The first poker room opened this month at Gun Lake Casino. It is a nonsmoking room and features 14 tables and various games including Omaha and Texas Hold 'Em. ... Read more 
Twin Arrows Casino will add Travel Center September 20, 2018 - The Navajo have broken ground on consturction of a travel center with a gas station, convenience store, and a service center for trucks. It will open in summer 2019. ... Read more 
Construction progress on Desert Diamond West Valley Casino September 19, 2018 - The West Valley casino recently held a topping off ceremony for the construction of this new gaming venue. The event was a major milestone towards completion ... Read more 
Ponca Tribe cuts $250,000 check to Carter Lake for new casino September 18, 2018 - The Ponca Tribe presented a check for $250,000 the to Carter Lake City Council as part of the agreement for the new casino. ... Read more 
Quapaw tribe contributes $1.4M to support casino referencdum September 18, 2018 - The Quapaw Tribe in Oklahoma supports the Arkansas ballot referendum to allow development of 4 casinos. The tribe's donations to Driving Arkansas Forward total $1.4M. ... Read more 
Keetoowah Cherokee propose casino in Enid OK September 17, 2018 - The Keetoowah Cherokee has met with the Enid City Commission about building a 20,000-sq-ft casino offering slot machines, blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette. ... Read more 
Agua Caliente wins 29 "Best Of Gaming Awards" September 12, 2018 - Readers of Casino Player Magazine voted 29 Awards honoring Aqua Caliente including "#1" in 7 categories. ... Read more 
Chewelah Casino will add hotel September 12, 2018 - The Spokane Tribe plans to add a new hotel the Chewelah Casino. It will have a mid-price room rate with 70-100 rooms. A Request for Bid has been issued to find a developer. ... Read more Mohegan Sun Gaming will manage Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino September 12, 2018 - Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticcut, will operate the Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino effective in Summer 2019. ... Read more 
Prairie's Edge Casino begins construction on new non-smoking addition September 15, 2018 - Prairie's Edge Casino is building the largest smoke-free casino area in Minnesota. It will open in April 2019 with slot machines, dining venues, and entertainment. ... Read more 
Taunton Casino Plan Appears Dead September 7, 2018 - A federal judge has stopped the U.S. Interior Department from transferring 300 acres of tribal land into federal trust. This may effectively end the Taunton casino project. ... Read more 
Dallas Cowboys announced partnership with WinStar World Casino and Resort September 7, 2018 - The NFL Dallas Cowboys has agreed to make WinStar World Casino the team's official casino. This is the first of its kind between an NFL team and a casino. ... Read more Turning Stone Named #1 Best NY Gaming Resort September 5, 2018 - For the third year in a row Casino Player Magazine has recognized Turning Stone Resort Casino as the #1 Best Overall Gaming Resort in New York. This is one of 8 first place awards. ... Read more 
ilani to build gas station, convenience store September 5, 2018 - The Ilani Casino Resort broke ground on a gas station and convenience store near the casino. It will include 18 and 24 gas pumps, 22 parking spaces and a 2-story convenience store with an atrium. ... Read more 
Four Winds opens poker room September 4, 2018 - Four Winds has opened it new live poker room over the labor day weekend. It features 10 poker tables. The casino is not licensed to add other table games, such as blackjack. ... Read more 
Grand Opening at Tiverton Casino Hotel September 1, 2018 - The new Tiverton Casino Hotel is now open after 15 months of construction. It is 85,000 square feet with 1,000 slot machines, 32 game tables and 84 hotel roooms. ... Read more 
Harrah's Adds 'Milky Way Woman' Sculpture August 31, 2018 - Harrahs has unveiled a new sculpture of a Luiseno Indian woman called "Milky Way Woman", a symbol to the tribe and the history of its people. The statue made of bronze and located at ... Read more 
Spotlight 29 opens four new restaurants August 31, 2018 - Spotlight 29 has opened La Diabla Maria, a new restaurant with Mexican cuisine, and Sharky's Pizza, Easy Rita's Margaritas, and Mr. Weiner's at the Pier 29 Food Court. ... Read more Choctaw Indians open First Tribal Owned & Operated Sportsbook August 31, 2018 - Sports betting opened August 30 at Timeout Lounge in the Pearl River Resort. The Sportsbook at Timeout Lounge is a smoke free area with 20 TVs ... Read more 
Soaring Eagle Casino's $26.5 million renovation August 30, 2018 - Soaring Eagle has opened a new VIP lounge, a night club, and a new gaming area for high limit betting. ASCEND is an entertainment venue which wil offer live music and comedy shows. ... Read more 
Barona Voted SD's Best Casino, Loosest Slots and Best Buffet - 8th Year in a Row August 28, 2018 - Barona won eight first place awards in this year's San Diego Union Tribune's "Best Of" awards. This recognition was voted by readers of the paper. ... Read more 
New Osage Casino and Hotel opens in Downtown Tulsa August 28, 2018 - After 15 years of planning and a cost of $160 million, the new Osage Casino Hotel is now open 24 hours daily with over 1,600 electronic gaming machines and a 141-room hotel. ... Read more 
Newport Grand Slots closes and transfers license to Tiverton casino August 28, 2018 - Newport Grand Slots officially closed a few days prior to the opening of the new Tiverton Casino allowing it to transfer its gaming license to the new casino. ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino adds new Blazing 7's Blackjack arena August 25, 2019 - The new Blazing 7's Blackjack arena has a giant table for blackjack. It is actually six tables attached in a giant circle. Six different games can be operated at one time. ... Read more 
California Sports Betting Initiative Approved for Signature Drive August 23, 2018 - An initiative for the 2020 election ballot has been approved to gather signatures. The minimum number of qualified signatures required is 600,000. ... Read more 
Bay Mills Vanderbilt casino plan returns to federal court August 23, 2018 - An announcement was made by the Bay Mills Indian Community that a court ruling is expected soon that could open the way to reponening their casino in Vanderbilt. ... Read more 
Aquinnah Tribe partners with Chickasaw for casino at Martha's Vineyard August 22, 2018 - The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) has partnered with the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma to develop a Class II casino on Marth's Vineyard. ... Read more 
ASU signs 5-year sponsorship deal with Gila River Casinos August 22, 2018 - Gila River Hotels & Casinos has sign a promotional partnership with the Arizona State University's 26 varsity sport teams. The casinos will be promoted at all ASU games. ... Read more 
Potawatomi Construction Milestone with Topping Off of 2nd Hotel Tower August 21 2018 - The highest beam has been placed atop the new hotel tower at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. This 2nd hotel tower will be 19 stories tall with 119 guest rooms. ... Read more 
Recreational marijuana will not appear on Oklahoma's November ballot August 20, 2018 - An initiative to legalize the use of recreational marijuana and cannabis sales failed to gather the minimum number of qualified signatures required for the November ballot. ... Read more 
New Soboba Casino will open in First Quarter 2019 August 14, 2018 - Soboba will replace their existing casino, which opened in 1995, with a new, larger casino hotel and resort, which will open in early 2019. ... Read more 
Mechoopda casino compact is signed by Gov. Brown and backed by County Supervisors August 13, 2018 - Gov. Jerry Brown signed a gaming compact with the Mechoopda Indian Tribe to build a casino with Class III (Vegas-style) gambling. ... Read more 
Disney and Seminoles team up against casino expansion August 15, 2018 - Both the Seminoles and Disney support the constitutional admendment proposed on the November ballot to prevent future expansion of gambling in Florida. ... Read more 
Seminole Tribe casinos will stop using plastic straws August 10, 2018 - Six of the Florida casinos owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida will stop the use of plastic straws effective September 1st.... Read more 
Hard Rock Casino is ready for roulette and craps August 7, 2018 - Hard Rock Casino intends to be the first casino in Oklahoma to offer roulette and craps as soon as the games are allowed.... Read more 
Georgia will consider proposal for 3 major casinos August 4, 2018 - A legislative proposal in the next General Assembly would allow construction of 3 casinos at a minimum investment of $1.2 billion and a minimum job creation of 10,000 jobs.... Read more 
Beloit casino proposal facing BIA review August 3, 2018 - The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs is scheduled to review the Ho-Chunk Nation's plan for a $405 million casino to be built in Beloit, WI. The review will begin August 17th.... Read more Osage Casino Tulsa plans grand opening Aug 29 August 1, 2018 - The $160 million Downtown Tulsa Osage Casino will open with 1,550 gaming machines, 16 table games, 5 poker tables, a 141-room hotel, a microbrewery and a resort style pool.... Read more July 2018Oklahoma craps and roulette by October 2018 July 26, 2018 - Gaming compacts between the state and Oklahoma tribes have been amended and await the Department of Interior to send final approval to allow the new games to begin operation.... Read more 
Emerald Queen $370 million replacement casino will open December 2019 July 24, 2018 - The existing Emerald Queen Casino will be replaced with a larger, $310 million casino. The casino will be 310,000-sq-ft with new restaurants and an event center.... Read more 
San Manuel's $550 million expansion project
FireKeepers Casino will add 2nd hotel tower July 23, 2018 - Since the FireKeepers hotel opened in 2012, it has been consistently near full occupancy. Now a second tower is planned that will add another 200 guest rooms.... Read more Federal court ruling allows casino on North Fork Rancheria July 23, 2018 - The U.S. District Court has ruled in favor of the proposed gaming casino to be built on tribal land in Madera County.... Read more 
La Jolla tribe will open the La Jolla Trading Post & Casino July 19, 2018 - The La Jolla Trading Post is adding 75 slot machines in a 2,500-square-foot gaming area inside their original building.... Read more 
Ponca Tribe prepares to build Carter Lake casino July 19, 2018 - The tribe is in the final process with the federal government to begin construction of a casino in Carter Lake north of Omaha. A ground-breaking ceremeony was held in June 2018.... Read more 
Oklahoma Tribes contribute funds to Arkansas Casino Campaign July 18, 2018 - Two Oklahoma tribes are contributing to the Arkansas casino campaign. The Cherokee Nation has already contributed $525,300 and the Quapaw have contributed $707,000.... Read more 
Turning Stone celebrates 25th anniversary July 17, 2018 - In 1993 the original Turning Stone building was opened on a 400-acre site in Verona, NY. Two years later slot machines were added.... Read more 
Casino Del Sol breaks ground on 151-room hotel July 16, 2018 - Casino Del Sol is building a new, six-story hotel adjacent to the casino. It will feature 151 guest rooms, a larger conference center and a new RV Park with 90 spaces.... Read more 
Isleta Casino expands bingo and poker rooms July 13, 2018 - Isleta Casino opened its new poker room and its new 400-seat bingo room to the public. It is part of a $40 million expansion project that also upgraded the Isleta Showroom.... Read more 
Grand Portage celebrates reopening July 12, 2018 - Grand Portage Lodge & Casino has finished a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion project that took three years to complete.... Read more 
Saganing Eagles' $60 million expansion project reaches midway point July 11, 2018 - A major milestone was achieved during the construction at the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino when the final metal piece was put into place on the roof of the new hotel.... Read more 
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood tops off guitar-shaped hotel July 10, 2018 - The final construction beam has been hoisted into place atop the new Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. Final completion of the building is targeted for the end of 2019.... Read more 
Four Winds South Bend to add live poker room July 10, 2018 - Live poker is coming to Four Winds Casino in South Bend. A new poker room will offer 10 poker tables. Each table will accomodate up to 9 players.... Read more 
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is closing July 8, 2018 - The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have announced the permanent closure of their Kah-Nee-Ta Resort after this summer season. The final day is Septemeber 5, 2018. ... Read more 
Downstream Casino celebrates 10th anniversary
7 Cedars Casino plans five-story, 100-room hotel by mid-2020 July 3, 2018 - 7 Cedars Casino plans to build a 100-room hotel on the west side of the casino. The ground-breaking will be in early 2019, and construction will take up to 16 months. ... Read more 
Arizona
Santa Ana Star opens new hotel June 29, 2018 - Santa Ana Star Casino has opened its new 7-story hotel offering 204 non-smoking guest rooms. It also includes retail space, meeting and event space, and a steakhouse. ... Read more 
Medical marijuana remains illegal on Oklahoma tribal lands June 29, 2018 - Although medical marijuana is legalized in Oklahoma, the state's tribes have not agreed to allow any marijuana on their tribal lands. ... Read more 
Coushatta Casino Resort Wins Best Local Casino Award June 28, 2018 - Recently the Coushatta Casino Resort earned the title of Best Local Casino. Coushatta offers 2,800 slots, 70 atable games, 20 poker tables, bingo and off-track betting. ... Read more 
Tachi Palace adds huge 45,000 square-foot concert tent June 27, 2018 - Tachi Palace has added a huge 150-foot x 300-foot tent as a new outdoor entertainment facility. Live concerts began July 12, 2018. ... Read more 
Harrah's Cherokee Casino breaks ground on $250 expansion June 26, 2018 - A new $250 expansion prject has begun at Harrah's Cherokee Casino that will add 700 new hotel rooms, 83,000 square feet of meeting space and a new parking garage. ... Read more 
Will new Fire Mountain Casino rebrand as Hard Rock? June 23, 2018 - The Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe will obtain a loan for $12 million as supplemental financing for construction of the Fire Mountain Casino. ... Read more 
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reaffirmation Act would allow construction of Taunton casino June 21, 2018 - A proposed bill called the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reaffirmation Act to allow building the Taunton casino is gaining support. ... Read more 
Cahuilla Casino has opened new Cahuilla Classics Room June 21, 2018 - The new Cahuilla Classics Room opened last week with 38 slot machines with nostalgic themes. ... Read more 
Fort McDowell will build a replacement casino June 15, 2018 - The Yavapai Nation will build a new 166,341 square foot casino to replace the existing Fort McDowell Casino. The new casino will open in the spring 2020. ... Read more 
More East Windsor casino renderings released by tribes June 14, 2016 - New illustrations for the design of the East Windsor casino have been released by the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes. ... Read more 
Horseshoe Southern Indiana breaks ground on $85 land expansion June 14, 2016 - Landside onstruction has begun at the world's largest riverboat casino which is located on the Ohio River across from Louisvilee, KY. ... Read more 
2017 Indian Gaming Revenues Increase 3.9% to $32.4 Billion June 26, 2018 - The total 2017 revenue is based on audited financial statements of 494 gaming operations owned by 242 federally recognized Tribes. ... Read more 
Table Mountain will build new replacement casino and hotel June 07, 2018 - The Table Mountain Rancheria plans to build a new and larger casino hotel to replace their current 30-year old property. ... Read more 
Table Mountain Casino opens the Largest Lightning Link LoungeTM on the West Coast June 19, 2018 - PRESS RELEASE: The new lounge features 49 Lightning Link games, all with progressive jackpots and player-selectable denominations. ... Read more 
Quinault Beach Casino Grand Opening June 22
MGM Buys Empire City Casino for $850 Million June 2, 2014 - MGM has purchased the Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway as it positions to expand into the New York City gaming market. ... Read more East Windsor casino gets fed approval June 1, 2018 - East Windsor casino is a joint venture between the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes. The opening date would be in spring 2020, ... Read more 
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa plans $700 million expansion May 30, 2018 - Seminole Hard Rock will add 200,000 square feet for a larger gaming floor, more entertainment space and a new hotel tower. ... Read more 
Arkansas casino measure is officially on Nov 6 ballot May 29, 2018 - Arkansas voters will be asked on their November ballot whether or not the state should legalize up to four casinos. ... Read more 
Jamul Casino rebrands and ends Penn National Gaming partnership May 29, 2018 - Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego is rchanging its name to Jamul Casino and ending is 3-month partnership with Penn National Gaming. ... Read more 
Illinois lawmakers consider adding 6 new casinos May 28, 2018 - Illinois lawmakers are discussing a proposed measure to allow six new casinos in the state. ... Read more 
Laguna Pueblo planning race track and casino in Curry County May 27, 2018 - The Laguna Pueblo is planning a new, off reservation gaming operation consisting of a race track and casino. It will be located near Clovis in Curry County. ... Read more 
Ameristar Casino East Chicago will open land high-limit gaming room May 25, 2018 - Ameristar Casino opened a new onshore high limit slot and table game room. The construction project cost $6 million to convert 15,000 existing square feet into a new casino floor. ... Read more 
Twin River Tiverton Casino opening Sept 1st May 25, 2018 - Twin River Casino in Tiverton will open Sept 1st, one month ahead of its original schedule. The 100,000 sq-ft casino will have 1,000 slot machines and 32 gaming tables. ... Read more 
Louisiana's allows riverboat casinos to operate on land May 23, 2018 - Louisiana now allows its 15 casino riverboat casinos to build large onshore gaming floors within 1,200 feet of the berth of the riverboat. ... Read more 
Harrah's New Orleans loses license extension May 21, 2018 - The Louisiana Legislature could not agree on a deal to extend Harrah's casino license prior the adjournment of the regular legislative session. ... Read more 
Blue Chip Casino plans new expansion to open Fall 2019 May 22, 2018 - Construction of a major expansion project at the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa is scheduled to begin by the end of 2018 with completion by Fall 2019. ... Read more 
Pala opens new, adults-only pool complexMagazine rates the best NY casino dining and nightlife May 16, 2018 - Casino Player Magazine has announced their selection of the 2018 Best of Dining and Nightlife awards for New York state casinos. ... Read more 
Black Oak Casino opens new RV Park
Black Oak Casino opens new Poker Room
Turning Stone Casino will add sports betting
Sycuan Casino celebrates "topping-off" hotel construction milestone May 23, 2018 - The grand opening of the new Sycuan hotel will be March 2019. A "topping off" milestone was celebrated Tuesday when the final beam was hoisted atop the new tower. ... Read more 
Ocean Resort Casino and Hard Rock will both open June 28 May 7, 2018 - June 28th is the date for two casino grand openings in Atlantic City. The new Ocean Resort Casino and the Hard Rock have announced the same opening date. ... Read more 
View Royal Casino reopens as Elements Casino Victoria May 4, 2018 - The former View Royal Casino in Victoria has been undergoing renovations for over a year and has been rebranded Elements Casino Victoria for its reopening. ... Read more 
Ottawa's Hard Rock Casino's $318-million expansion is awaiting city approval May 4, 2018 - Hard Rock plans to add a nine story hotel with 200 guest rooms, more dining venues, more gaming tables, 750 more slot machines and a new parking garage. ... Read more 
Kalispel Tribe plans for $10.5M casino at Kalispel Park May 2, 2018 - The Kalispel Tribe plan to build a new casino with 100 slot machines, a 70-seat restaurant, a banquet room, a fresh food market, a fuel station and an RV park. ... Read more 
Everett Casino is renamed Encore Boston Harbor (opens summer 2019) May 1, 2018 - Due to the allegations against Steve Wynn, the company decided to rebrand the Wynn Boston Harbor casino project. The $2.5 billion casino hotel will open in summer 2019. ... Read more 
Swinomish Casino Celebrates Grand Reopening
Northern Quest opening $1.5 million food court expansion April 27, 2018 - Northern Quest will unveil its expanded food court in June which adds a Qdoba Mexican Eats, a Ben & Jerry's and the Thomas Hammer Coffee Roaster. ... Read more 
Seneca Niagara Casino starts $40 million renovation April 27, 2018 - The 15-year-old Seneca Niagara Casino has begun a major renovation project named Seneca Arrival Experience, which will make dramatic changes to the exterior and overall architectural features. ... Read more 
Polk County Commissioners vote to support Naskila Gaming April 27, 2018 - Polk County Commissioners have given their approval for the continued operation of Naskila Gaming, a tribe-operated electronic bingo parlor. ... Read more 
Spokane Tribe is closing Two Rivers Casino to develop resort facility April 27, 2018 - The Two Rivers Casino is now permanently closed as the Spokane Tribe begins a massive renovation to convert the property into a resort to be named wo Rivers Resort. ... Read more 
Horseshoe Casino will replace riverboat with $85M land casino April 26, 2018 - Horseshoe Southern Indiana has unveiled plans to build a 100,000 square-foot land casino and eventually sell their riverboat facility. ... Read more 
MGM Springfield announces earlier opening date of August 24 April 26, 2018 - The new MGM Springfield will open August 24th at a cost of $960 million and taking nearly seven years to complete. It is located in the Downton-South End area off of I-90 and Main Street. ... Read more 
New Osage Casino Tulsa will open August 2018
Pala's new expansion and remodeling about to open
Mount Airy Casino Resort plans expansion opening in spring 2019 April 23, 2018 - The 10-year old Mount Airey property is currently constructing an event center and ballroom, more hotel rooms and an outdoor concert pavilion. ... Read more 
Pamunkey Indian Tribe buys potential casino land in New Kent April 21, 2018 - The Pamunkey Indian Tribe has purchased 610 acres of land in New Kent for the possible building of Virginia's first casino. ... Read more 
Bronco Billy's Casino plans $100 Million Expansion of Casino and Hotel April 20, 2018 - The Cripple Creek City Council has approved a $100 million expansion and redevelopment of Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel. ... Read more 
Seminole Tribe reach card-slots compact agreement with State April 20, 2018 - A new gaming compact has been agreed upon between the Seminoles and the State that will grant the tribe exclusive rights to slot machines and table games. ... Read more 
Mechoopda Indian proposed casino near Chico moves forward April 17, 2018 - After a ten year legal fight the U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled unanimously in favor or the tribe. Their casino project can move forward. ... Read more 
Kiowa Casino opens hotel
Harrah's Northern California Casino coming to Buena Vista Rancheria April 13, 2018 - The Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California and Caesars Entertainment Corporation will build a casino in Northern California near Sacramento. ... Read more 
North Fork Rancheria's casino plan wins another step forward April 13, 2018 - This week a Circuit Court panel in Washington, D.C. sided with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians allowing the tribe to build a casino four miles north of Madera and off of Highway 99. ... Read more 
Duck Creek Casino will celebrate grand opening of new expansion April 15
Point Molate casino proposal is officially dead after 14-year battle April 12, 2018 - After 14 years of dispute, a final judgement has been made in federal court that ends plans for a proposed casino to be developed near Richmond, California. ... Read more 
Arkansas AG rejects casinos ballot initiative
Gov. Fallin signs law allowing craps & roulette in Indian casinos
Tulalip Casino restaurants serve Native American cuisine April 11, 2018 - The Blackfish Restaurant cooks fish and seafood with traditional Tulalip techniques, such as sockeye salmon cooked using sticks of iron wood. ... Read more 
Maine rejects Indian casino proposal
Harrah's Cherokee Casino reveals plans for retail area
Soaring Eagle opens new high limit gaming and VIP lounge April 6, 2018 - The new VIP lounge offering high limit gaming opened April 6.It marks completion of the first renovation phase at the Soaring Eagle Casino. ... Read more 
Tribal recognition could bring casino to Southern Oregon April 4, 2018 - The Ruffey Rancheria is seeking federal recognition which could authorize a tribal casino. The proposed tribal land is to be determined and could include Southern Oregon. ... Read more 
Ocean Resort Casino is opening this summer as Hyatt brand
MGM Springfield announces 1,000 new job openings
Live! Casino will open new Hotel Tower May 22
Pala oppose nearby housing project proposal
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City opens in Summer 2018
del Lago Resort & Casino faces financial woes
Mohegan Sun opening Expo Center in late June
Ak-Chin opens new pedestrian bridge to UltraStar Center
New Cherokee Casino Tahlequah celebrates groundbreaking - Opens 2019
The Retreat at Soaring Eagle will replace The Green Suites
Indian Head Casino's Plateau Travel Plaza opens soon
Virginia Tribe planning $700 million casino resort
Northern Quest is making updates and improvements
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is sold to Alabama Tribe March 8, 2018 - The Alabama based Poarch Band of Creek Indians is purchasing Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem for $1.3 billion. ... Read more 
New Quil Ceda Creek Casino may include a huge indoor water park March 6, 2018 - A new Quil Ceda Creek Casino is being built to replace the existing one. The constructions may include an indoor water park similar to Wild Waves. ... Read more 
Pechanga Resort Casino unveils $300 million expansion
Beloit Casino construction may start in 2020
Sycuan Recognized as "Best Casino 2017" by Downtown San Diego News 03.02.2018 - Sycuan was recognized as "Best Casino" in the 2017 Best of Downtown San Diego Awards. This is an annual award chosen by readers ... Read more 
Elk Grove Casino Wins! Federal Lawsuit Dismissed!
Jamul Casino Rebranding Name as Partnership Ends with Penn National
Celebrate Barona's New "Welcome Home" Expansion
Casino Pauma upgrades entertainment pavilion
Eagle Mountain Casino relocation approval expected in July 02.24.2018 - A final decision from the federal government is expected in July to allow the Eagle Mountain Casino to relocate near the Porterville Municipal Airport. ... Read more 
Dakota Magic opens first phase of its expansions
7 Clans First Council Casino plans expansion including an indoor water park
Harrah's Cherokee Casino finds 2,000-year-old village at archaeology site 02.16.2018 - Harrah's archaeology site was discovered in the parking lot where diggings have found fire pits, shards of pottery, housing posts, and stone tools. ... Read more 
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel opens Feb 23
Chumash Casino Hotels Win AAA Four Diamond Awards 02.08.2018 - The Chumash Casino Resort Hotel and Solvang's Hotel Corque have been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Award. This is the 14th year in a row ... Read more 
Ilani Casino will open Entertainment Center in April
Naskila Entertainment ordered closed by federal judge 02.07.2018 - The electronic gaming hall owned by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe was ordered to close by a federal judge this week. The gaming venue was located north of Beaumont 90 miles away. ... Read more 
Prairie Band Casino Announces Expansion
Viejas Opens New Willows Hotel & Spa
Washoe Tribe receives amended gaming compact with Nevada 02.08.2018 - Under the new terms of the new compact, the Tribe will now have the opportunity to offer all forms of Class III Gaming offered elsewhere in the state of Nevada ... Read more 
Agua Caliente is Expanding Across Coachella Valley
Spotlight 29 Casino breaks ground on outdoor event center
NIGC Reflects on 30-Year Growth of Indian GamingThunder Valley is adding 25,000 sq-ft of slots, bingo and poker by March 1
Sycuan resort expansion opening in early 2019
Agua Caliente plan Cathedral City casino
Elk Grove Casino receives formal Federal approval
Downstream Casino Bets on Craft Beer
Golden Mesa Casino plan wins full approval
Resorts World Catskills opened Feb 8th
Angel of the Winds Casino begins $60M expansion
Rain Rock Casino opened in Feb 2018
Ridgecrest Indian Casino Update
Northern Edge Casino celebrates 6th Anniversary
Four Winds Casino South Bend Opened Jan 16
Cache Creek Casino expansion opens later in 2018
Prairie Band Casino Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Valley View Casino will add 40,000 square-feet
Point Place Casino Will Open March 1, 2018
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