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The following news items regarding Native American casinos appeared on this website in 2022. The latest news can be found on our HOME PAGE.

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December 2022

NewsCalifornia
New Year's Eve at Yaamava' Resort & Casino
December 31, 2022 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino is sponsoring this year's "Las Vegas Countdown to 2023," a live New Year's Eve TV special to be telecast December 31st from 8:58 PM to 12:35 AM PST. The broadcast will ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River Casino - Photos | Facebook
December 30, 2022 - Since opening last August, Sky River Casino has become a favorite gaming destination for players in the Sacramento area. Here is a photo collection of Sky River fans from the casino's Facebook page. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Win-River Casino relocation is opposed by Redding City Council
December 29, 2022 - The Redding City Council voted unanimously last week to oppose the relocation of the Win-River Casino to a new site owned by the Redding Rancheria at Interstate 5, south of Bonneyview Road. ... Read more NewsArizona
New Tucson Casino location gets federal approval
December 28, 2022 - There is new speculation about the location for a third Pascua Yaquis casino following land approval by Congress. The potential site is the old Century 16 movie theater on Grant near I-10 ... Read more NewsNevada
Hard Rock now operates The Mirage
December 27, 2022 - In a Dec. 22 meeting the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) granted final regulatory approval of the $1.08 billion purchase of the Mirage by Hard Rock International. The real estate deal closed ... Read more NewsIndiana
Queen of Terre Haute casino reveals new cost, new renderings
December 26, 2022 - The cost to build the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort has risen from $260 million to $290 million according to the owner Churchill Downs. The reason is due to the increased industry ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jamul Casino Wishes You a Magical Holiday Season!
December 24, 2022 - "Jamul Casino and Team Jamul wish you and your family holidays filled with joy, fun and laughter! We hope you enjoy this festive video of our Tribe and team members where" ... Read more NewsTexas
Mark Cuban seeks Dallas Casino Resort + NBA Arena
December 23, 2022 - Mark Cuban would like to build a multibillion-dollar Texas casino and NBA arena complex in Dallas to host his Dallas Mavericks NBA team. Cuban would partner with Las Vegas Sands ... Read more NewsIndiana
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana delays hotel plan
December 22, 2022 - Hard Rock in Gary plans to build a 200-room hotel next to the casino. The hotel is planned as a second phase of construction after completing the casino. In a statement to the Indiana Gaming Comm ... Read more NewsArkansas
Pope County Arkansas Casino Status Dec. 2022
December 21, 2022 - Construction of the proposed Legends Resort Casino Arkansas in Russellville, Arkansas remains on hold pending the outcome of two legal challenges. Both challenges lost their initial court decisions. ... Read more NewsAlabama
Poarch Creek Indians will push for an Alabama 'comprehensive gaming bill' in 2023
December 20, 2022 - The Poarch Band of Creeks Indians will be lobbying the 2023 Alabama legislature for a comprehensive gaming bill similar the 2021 bill that passed the Senate but ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino Relocation: Video Update
December 19, 2022 - This aerial video was taken this week by Eagle Mountain Casino. It shows the casino exterior and parking lot areas are finished. Finishing work inside the interior appears to be continuing. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Petersburg Virginia's $1.4 Billion Casino Proposal
December 17, 2022 - The City of Peterburg, Virginia is proposing to build a $1.4 billion casino, hotel and entertainment district. The casino named 'Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia' needs legislative approval ... Read more NewsVirginia
Rivers Casino Portsmouth: Sneak Peek
December 16, 2022 - As the Jan. 15th grand opening is fast approaching, Rivers Casino Portsmouth executives invited the media to take an interior tour of the casino this week to view the finishing stages of construction ... Read more NewsWashington
Snoqualmie Casino Expansion Update: Dec. 2022 December 15, 2022 - Snoqualmie Casino is adding a new 210-room luxury hotel as part of a $440 million expansion project that started last summer. The following artist renderings of the future hotel are the first ... Read more NewsVirginia
Caesars Virginia begins construction on temp casino
December 14, 2022 - Caesars Virginia has begun construction of a steel-framed building for a temporary casino on the former Dan River Schoolfield site on West Main Street. The temporary casino is next to the site for ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino Plans Job Fair Dec. 14
December 13, 2022 - With the grand opening of the new Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville approaching, the casino is seeking to add 100 new employees this week. A job fair is scheduled for Dec. 14 in Porterville from ... Read more NewsNevada
Hard Rock reveals master plan to replace Mirage
December 12, 2022 - Hard Rock executives released a preliminary Master Plan to transition The Mirage into the new Hard Rock Las Vegas destination resort. The plans were presented Wed. to the Gaming Control ... Read more NewsTexas
Rick Perry Joins Texas Sports Betting Alliance
December 10, 2022 - Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has announced his support to legalize sports betting in Texas. Perry is the first major Republican to take that stand. In a video released by the Sports Betting Alliance Perry said: ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino facing temporary closure for federal violations
December 9, 2022 - The National Indian Gaming Commission has concluded an investigation into the Catawba Two Kings Casino and found multiple violations of the Indian Gaming ... Read more NewsNorth Dakota
North Dakota tribes sign new compacts with sports betting
December 8, 2022 - Five North Dakota tribes have negotiated new gaming compacts with Gov. Doug Burgum that will allow online sports betting and online Class III casino-style gaming on reservation land ... Read more NewsKansas
Prairie Band Casino Opens Hotel Expansion
December 7, 2022 - Prairie Band Casino & Resort officially opened its new hotel expansion last month. There are now 74 new guest rooms including luxury two-bay and three-bay suites. The expansion also includes a ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino is Porterville's 2022 Large Business of the Year
December 6, 2022 - The Porterville Chamber of Commerce honored Eagle Mountain Casino last month with an award for "Large Business of the Year". The city presented casino officials with a ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Morongo voted 'Best Casino in Southland' by L.A. Times readers
December 5, 2022 - Readers of the LA Times recently voted the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa as the "2022 Best Casino in the Southland" in the category of Entertainment & Living. Morongo was. ... Read more NewsFlorida
Alabama's Poarch Creek to buy Magic City Casino in Miami
December 4, 2022 - Alabama's Poarch Band of Creek Indians will buy the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida if approved by the Florida Gaming Control Commission. The purchase price and other details are ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock Bristol groundbreaking Dec. 7, 2022
December 3, 2022 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol officials will break ground on its new $400M casino next Wednesday Dec. 7th. Construction is scheduled to take 18 months to complete. Hard Rock Bristol is expected to open in ... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Former tribal leader sentenced to 3 years in casino bribery case
December 2, 2022 - The former Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Chairman, Cedric Cromwell, was convicted Nov. 16th of accepting bribes and sentenced to three years in prison. Cromwell was... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino Relocation: Dec. Update
December 1, 2022 - Last July the Eagle Mountain Casino General Manager, Matthew Mingrone, announced the opening date for the new casino relocation to Porterville is expected in the first week of December. ... Read more

November 2022

NewsTexas
Texas is invaded by gambling lobbyists
November 30, 2022 - More than 300 gambling lobbyists are now registered in Texas according to state records. The largest group is 72 lobbyists working for Las Vegas Sands. There are other casino lobbyists representing ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' opens The 909 Sports Bar + Food Hall
November 29, 2022 - Yaamava' Casino has opened the first-of-its-kind sports bar and dining venue named 'The 909'. The new 17,100-square-foot venue features a 50-foot by 12-foot TV screen, 150 TVs, two bars, food court ... Read more NewsIllinois
Wind Creek Chicago partners with Chicago Bulls
November 28, 2022 - Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino has signed a six-year partnership agreement with the Chicago Bull to be the team's "official casino". Wind Creek signage will soon appear at United Center ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino: History of its Tribal Owners
November 27, 2022 - The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is building the $500 million HeadWaters Resort & Casino next to Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. Who is this tribe and what is its history? This video will answer some of these ... Read more NewsIllinois
Golden Nugget Danville is on-schedule to open March 2023
November 26, 2022 - Casino GM Basens has confirmed to media that construction of the Golden Nugget in Danville, IL is on schedule for completion by March 2023. All the exterior work on the 60,000-sq-ft casino ... Read more NewsNebraska
Grand Island's temporary casino will finish construction in mid-December 2022
November 25, 2022 - Construction on the temporary Grand Island Casino began in September inside the concourse of Fonner Park. Completion is expected in mid-December. The grand opening of ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Tejon Indians Win Final Approval for Hard Rock Casino!
November 23, 2022 - There is tremendously great news for the Tejon Indian Tribe! The federal government has granted final approval for the Tejon Tribe to proceed with building the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Rivers Casino Portsmouth will open Jan. 15, 2023
November 22, 2022 - Rivers Casino Portsmouth announced yesterday its opening date will be Jan. 15, 2023, Doors will open to the public at 3 PM. The announcement came one day after ... Read more NewsTexas
New Texas legislation is filed for casinos, sports betting
November 21, 2022 - A new legislative effort began last week to legalize Texas casino gambling and sports wagering. State Sen. Carol Alvarado, prefiled a bill, Senate Joint Resolution 17, to create a gaming commission ... Read more NewsCalifornia
California sports betting: What's next?
November 20, 2022 - The two California sports betting propositions (26, 27) on last week's ballot both went down in overwhelming defeats. Prop 26, which proposed sports betting inside tribal casinos, was opposed by 69% of voters. Prop 27 ... Read more NewsVirginia
Rivers Casino Portsmouth is granted operator's license
November 19, 2022 - The Virginia Lottery Board has granted an operator's license to the Rivers Casino in Portsmouth after a unanimous vote last Wednesday. The casino is expected to open in Jan-Feb ... Read more NewsIndiana
Update: Terre Haute casino gets FAA approval to resume construction
November 18, 2022 - Construction of the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort has been on hold due to two regulatory issues. Last week Mayor Duke Bennett confirmed that both issues are resolved ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Colusa Casino is opening The Branded Butcher chophouse
November 17, 2022 - A new steakhouse restaurant, The Branded Butcher, will open at Colusa Casino Resort on November 24. Along with quality steaks, ribs, and burgers, the menu features items like ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Pala Casino to sponsor 2023 NASCAR race at Fontana
November 16, 2022 - Pala Casino will serve as the title sponsor for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series race in February 2023 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Pala will also be the primary sponsor of driver Chris ... Read more NewsIllinois
Rockford Casino celebrates 1st-year anniversary
November 15, 2022 - Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act celebrated its one-year anniversary Thursday. The special event featured musical entertainment, free giveaways, player promos, and restaurant ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Potawatomi Carter Hotel celebrates grand re-opening
November 14, 2022 - The hotel at Potawatomi Carter Casino held a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebrated its grand re-opening this week after a year-long closure caused by water damage from a sprinkler system malfunc ... Read more NewsNebraska
Warhorse Casino Omaha receives operators license
November 13, 2022 - WarHorse Casino Omaha has been granted an operator's license by the Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission this week. The Omaha casino is currently under construction at ... Read more NewsIllinois
Waukegan casino construction update - Nov. 2022
November 12, 2022 - The Temporary by American Place is nearing completion in Waukegan, IL. The Temporary is an interim casino that will operate during construction of the American Place Waukegan casino hotel. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino Wins 2022 Reader's Choice Awards
November 11, 2022 - Readers of the Porterville Recorder voted Eagle Mountain Casino the winner in several major categories of this year's Reader's Choice Awards. These included Best Live Music, Best ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Two Kings Casino's federal investigation nears completion
November 10, 2022 - Last March the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) opened an investigation into the financial dealings between the Catawba Indian Nation and the slot machine vendor ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Chicken Ranch Casino construction update: Nov 2022
November 9, 2022 - Construction of the new Chicken Ranch Casino, Resort and Conference Center continues in Jamestown, California. This aerial video taken in Oct. 2022 shows the progress since ... Read more NewsVirginia
Caesars Virginia Plans Temporary Casino in Mid-2023
November 8, 2022 - Caesars plans to build a temporary casino in Danville, Virginia at the future site of Caesars Virginia. Caesars plans to open the temporary casino in mid-2023 and operate it during construction ... Read more NewsIowa, Nebraska
Prairie Flower Casino breaks ground on major expansion project
November 7, 2022 - Prairie Flower Casino broke ground last Monday on a major construction project to expand the current casino size by seven times. The event marked the 4th anniversary of the casino ... Read more NewsTexas
Texas Casinos: Could these really be possible?
November 6, 2022 - Gov. Greg Abbott said last week he wmight look at casino proposals if they offered a "very professional entertainment option for Texans". The governor has been a long-time opponent of ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock Bristol prepares for groundbreaking
November 5, 2022 - Hard Rock International officials visited Bristol last week and approved the final details for the casino prior to construction. Soon afterwards Bristol Casino President Allie Evangelista announced there will be a ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Red Hawk Casino prepares to open 'Apex' and new Hotel
November 4, 2022 - Red Hawk Casino will soon open its new Apex fun center and new 150-room hotel. The opening date has not been announced. However, Red Hawk is running TV ads to promote these ... Read more NewsGeorgia
Georgia voters strongly support casino legalization
November 3, 2022 - A recent public opinion poll shows Georgia voters across the state are strongly in favor of legalizing casinos but are split on online sports betting. A telephone survey of 1,030 likely voters ... Read more NewsArkansas
Saracen Casino adds new million-dollar slot machines
November 2, 2022 - Saracen Casino has launched new slot machines with jackpots up to six or seven figures. These are progressive slots are linked to Las Vegas. ... Read more NewsTexas
Gov. Abbott softens position against Texas casino legalization
November 1 - Gov. Greg Abbott has fought casino legalization for years. However, a statement released last week by his office indicates the governor may be willing to reconsider the issue if ... Read more

October 2022

NewsIndiana
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana expands casino
October 31, 2022 - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has expanded its casino with another 1,240 square feet with 65 more slot machines. The new slot machines have larger screens and newer games. ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Kenosha casino approval has less risk than in 2015: Report
October 30, 2022 - In 2015 Gov. Scott Walker rejected plans of the Menominee Tribe to build a Hard Rock casino in Kenosha because the state could incur an unlimited liability to the Forest County Potawatomi ... Read more NewsMichigan
Dead Muskegon Casino project may be resurrecting
October 29, 2022 - The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians may have a new opportunity to build a tribal casino in Muskegon County, MI. The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) has asked the tribe to ... Read more NewsNevada
Mohegan Sun Casino Las Vegas changes its name
October 28, 2022 - The first tribal casino to operate in Las Vegas has officially changed its name from Mohegan Sun Casino Las Vegas to Mohegan Casino Las Vegas. The Mohegan Tribe shortened the name to ... Read more NewsPennsylvania
Mohegan Sun Pocono changes its name
October 28, 2022 - Mohegan Sun Pocono has officially changed its name to Mohegan Pennsylvania. The Mohegan Tribe says the new name is what the racino is most commonly referred to by the public. ... Read more NewsNebraska
Nebraska Gaming Commission Approves Sports Betting Regulations without Mobile
October 27, 2022 - The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) has been slow to develop plans and regulations for sports betting after it was approved by voters in 2020 ... Read more NewsVirginia
Virginia study cites feasibility for both Petersburg and Richmond casinos October 26, 2022 - A Virginia casino study released by the state's Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) last week evaluated the feasibility and financial impact of buiding ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Chickasaw Nation approved for online gaming on reservation lands
October 25, 2022 - Last week the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGC) approved Class II mobile gaming on all Chickasaw Nation lands. Although Oklahoma law restricts online gaming, the state ... Read more NewsVirginia
Petersburg selects casino developer to compete for Richmond license
October 24, 2022 - Petersburg, Virginia hopes to obtain the Richmond casino license rejected by Richmond voters in Nov. 2021, and has partnered with a major casino developer to design ... Read more NewsIndiana
Hard Rock Gary Continues as Top-Performing Casino For Past 12 Months
October 23, 2022 - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana was again the top earning casino in the state last month. Hard Rock earned $36.7 million in revenues for September 2022. ... Read more NewsArizona
Fort McDowell Yavapai Tours Return
October 22, 2022 - The Fort McDowell Yavapai Tours returned Tuesday after shutting down for the COVID-19 pandemic. The guided tours explore the culture and history of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation with visits to the Yavapai Cultural ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Kenosha Casino Proposal Favored 60% in Poll
October 21, 2022 - A new poll announced this month shows 60% of regional residents favor a proposal by the Menominee Tribe to build a Hard Rock Casino in Kenosha County. The poll was commissioned by the Menominee ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River Casino is expanding parking area
October 20, 2022 - The success of Sky River Casino has created a parking shortage at the casino. Since opening Aug. 18th, many casino visitors are parking in the surrounding residential areas. In Sept, Sky River ... Read more NewsIndiana
Construction of Four Winds Hotel in South Bend nears completion
October 19, 2022 - Four Winds Casino in South Bend is nearing the final phases in the construction of a 23-story hotel tower with 317 rooms, including 83 suites. All exterior work is finished, and the interior ... Read more NewsAlabama
Alabama Supreme Court ruling closes three casinos
October 18, 2022 - The Alabama Supreme Court ruled 7-0 last week against bingo slot machines, which are similar to Vegas-style slots except players bet against other players instead of the house. The court declared ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Pechanga Resort Casino partners with LA Clippers
October 17, 2022 - Pechanga Resort Casino is now the exclusive tribal casino of the LA Clippers. This week the casino announced a multi-year, sponsoring partnership with the NBA team that will include ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Mechoopda Casino near Chico opens Summer 2023
October 16, 2022 - The Mechoopda Tribe has erected a large tent structure to house a temporary casino south of Chico. The casino site is on the south bank of Clear Creek off Openshaw Road. Construction began ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Tachi Palace Casino completes major renovation
October 15, 2022 - Tachi Palace Casino Resort announced in a press release last week that major renovation work has been completed. The work includes a new front entrance, 3rd-floor gaming expansion, new Coyote Grille ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Chicken Ranch Casino celebrates 'topping off' milestone
October 14, 2022 - The Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians and construction crews of the new Chicken Ranch Casino Resort celebrated a major milestone Wed. with a topping-off ceremony as. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Danville's Caesars Virginia Construction Update - Oct. 2022
October 13, 2022 - Site preparation is underway at 1100 West Main St. in Danville, Virginia, where grading equipment is now seen daily in the early construction stage of Caesars Virginia casino & resort. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino proposal is revived by DC Court
October 12, 2022 - The possibility of building the Vallejo casino proposed by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in 2016, and rejected by the US Department of Interior in 2019, has been revived by the US District Court in DC. ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Mole Lake Casino will add sports betting
October 11, 2022 - Sports betting is coming to Mole Lake Casino in Crandon, Wisconsin if the U.S. Interior Department approves an amended gaming compact signed last week between Gov. Tony Evers and the Sokaogon Chippewa ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Ione Band of Miwok Indians signs developer for Plymouth casino project
October 10, 2022 - The Ione Band of Miwok Indians announced Thursday that Warner Gaming will partner with the tribe to develop a new casino in Plymouth, Amador County, California. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock's Bristol Casino 'hits jackpot' in first 90 days
October 9, 2022 - Since opening three months ago, Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock is showing all signs of success! The temporary casino generated $40M in gross profits to the end of Sept., and will pay ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino Relocation Update - Oct. 2022
October 8, 2022 - Eagle Mountain Casino appears to be on-schedule to move into its new building in Porterville by the first week of December. Finishing work continues on the interior of the casino. The exterior appears ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Hard Rock Tulsa hosts Cherokee Art Market Oct. 8-9
UPDATED October 8, 2022 - The 17th annual Cherokee Art Market was held Oct. 8-9 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. The event featured over 150 Native American artists representing 40 tribes from across the ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jamul Casino Celebrates 6th Anniversary Today
October 7, 2022 - Jamul Casino begins a weekend of celebration today to mark the 6th anniversary of the newest San Diego casino. Live entertainment, free giveaways and special events are planned for today and tomorrow ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River's $275M Expansion Project
October 6, 2022 - Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel broke ground last week on a $275 million construction project to double the size of its casino and hotel by adding gaming space, a hotel tower ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Thunder Valley Casino's 'The Venue' opens Feb. 2023 with star-studded concerts
October 5, 2022 - Thunder Valley Casino Resort will celebrate the grand opening of its new concert center, The Venue, over the President's Day Weekend in February. The 3-day event. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' Resort & Casino's Concert Schedule
October 4, 2022 - Yaamava Theater is delivering the top shows and concerts it promised when first opening last April. The luxury theater is featuring a long list of favorite artists to sell-out crowds. The 3,800-square-foot stage ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Hard Rock Tulsa hosts Cherokee Art Market Oct. 8-9
October 3, 2022 - The 17th annual Cherokee Art Market will be held Oct. 8-9 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. The event will feature over 150 Native American artists representing 40 tribes from across the ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River Casino provides self-sufficiency to Wilton Rancheria
October 2, 2022 - Sky River Casino opened Aug. 16th, two weeks ahead of schedule, and is already showing signs of financial success. The $500M casino is expected to bring economic self-sufficiency to Wilton ... Read more NewsIllinois
Update: Hard Rock Casino Rockford officially breaks ground
October 1, 2022 - The official groundbreaking ceremony for the permanent Hard Rock Casino in Rockford was held Wednesday afternoon Sept. 28th. The casino site is 7801 East State Street near the I-90 exit ... Read more

October 2022

NewsCalifornia
New Chicken Ranch Casino celebrates 'topping off' milestone
October 14, 2022 - The Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians and construction crews of the new Chicken Ranch Casino Resort celebrated a major milestone Wed. with a topping-off ceremony as. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Danville's Caesars Virginia Construction Update - Oct. 2022
October 13, 2022 - Site preparation is underway at 1100 West Main St. in Danville, Virginia, where grading equipment is now seen daily in the early construction stage of Caesars Virginia casino & resort. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Vallejo Casino proposal is revived by DC Court
October 12, 2022 - The possibility of building the Vallejo casino proposed by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in 2016, and rejected by the US Department of Interior in 2019, has been revived by the US District Court in DC. ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Mole Lake Casino will add sports betting
October 11, 2022 - Sports betting is coming to Mole Lake Casino in Crandon, Wisconsin if the U.S. Interior Department approves an amended gaming compact signed last week between Gov. Tony Evers and the Sokaogon Chippewa ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Ione Band of Miwok Indians signs developer for Plymouth casino project
October 10, 2022 - The Ione Band of Miwok Indians announced Thursday that Warner Gaming will partner with the tribe to develop a new casino in Plymouth, Amador County, California. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock's Bristol Casino 'hits jackpot' in first 90 days
October 9, 2022 - Since opening three months ago, Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock is showing all signs of success! The temporary casino generated $40M in gross profits to the end of Sept., and will pay ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino Relocation Update - Oct. 2022
October 8, 2022 - Eagle Mountain Casino appears to be on-schedule to move into its new building in Porterville by the first week of December. Finishing work continues on the interior of the casino. The exterior appears ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Hard Rock Tulsa hosts Cherokee Art Market Oct. 8-9
UPDATED October 8, 2022 - The 17th annual Cherokee Art Market was held Oct. 8-9 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. The event featured over 150 Native American artists representing 40 tribes from across the ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jamul Casino Celebrates 6th Anniversary Today
October 7, 2022 - Jamul Casino begins a weekend of celebration today to mark the 6th anniversary of the newest San Diego casino. Live entertainment, free giveaways and special events are planned for today and tomorrow ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River's $275M Expansion Project
October 6, 2022 - Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel broke ground last week on a $275 million construction project to double the size of its casino and hotel by adding gaming space, a hotel tower ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Thunder Valley Casino's 'The Venue' opens Feb. 2023 with star-studded concerts
October 5, 2022 - Thunder Valley Casino Resort will celebrate the grand opening of its new concert center, The Venue, over the President's Day Weekend in February. The 3-day event. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' Resort & Casino's Concert Schedule
October 4, 2022 - Yaamava Theater is delivering the top shows and concerts it promised when first opening last April. The luxury theater is featuring a long list of favorite artists to sell-out crowds. The 3,800-square-foot stage ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Hard Rock Tulsa hosts Cherokee Art Market Oct. 8-9
October 3, 2022 - The 17th annual Cherokee Art Market will be held Oct. 8-9 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. The event will feature over 150 Native American artists representing 40 tribes from across the ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River Casino provides self-sufficiency to Wilton Rancheria
October 2, 2022 - Sky River Casino opened Aug. 16th, two weeks ahead of schedule, and is already showing signs of financial success. The $500M casino is expected to bring economic self-sufficiency to Wilton ... Read more NewsIllinois
Update: Hard Rock Casino Rockford officially breaks ground
October 1, 2022 - The official groundbreaking ceremony for the permanent Hard Rock Casino in Rockford was held Wednesday afternoon Sept. 28th. The casino site is 7801 East State Street near the I-90 exit ... Read more

September 2022

NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Tejon Awaits Final Approval
September 30, 2022 - The final approval to build the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kern County will come from the U.S. Department of Interior. The Tejon Indian Tribe is now waiting for that decision. Local, county and state govern ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Choctaw Durant will host Freedom Choctaw Collectors Car Auction Oct. 1
September 29, 2022 - The inaugural Freedom Choctaw Collector Car Auction will be held at the Choctaw Casino & Resort Center in Durant, OK on Saturday Oct. 1. The auction is a partnership with ... Read more NewsArizona
Paradise Casino in Yuma begins renovations
September 28, 2022 - The Quechan Indian Tribe will begin exterior renovations to the Paradise Casino today. There will be two temporary closings this week to remove the diamond from the roof of the casino. Those times are ... Read more NewsCalifornia
  LIVE     New Chicken Ranch Casino Construction Live Stream
September 27, 2022 - The Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians is providing this 24/7 live stream from the construction site of its new Chicken Ranch Casino, Resort and Conference Center. The new ... Read more NewsCalifornia
USA Today ranks Yaamava' steakhouse #3 in nationwide poll
September 26, 2022 - The 2022 USA Today Readers' Choice Awards has voted The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort Casino the #3 "Best Casino Restaurant" in the nation. The honor follows an award for ... Read more NewsArizona
Gila River Casinos add jersey patch sponsorship with Arizona Coyotes
September 25, 2022 - The NHL Arizona Coyotes announced a partnering sponsorship was signed this week with the Gila River Resorts & Casinos. The Coyotes will a Gila River jersey patch on ... Read more NewsNebraska
First Nebraska casino opens in Lincoln
September 24, 2022 - WarHorse Casino will open a temporary casino today at the Lincoln Race Course. Doors open at 10:30 this morning. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission gave final approval for the casino yesterday ... Read more NewsIllinois
Hard Rock Casino Rockford officially breaks ground Sept. 28, 2022
September 23, 2022 - Construction of Hard Rock Casino Rockford will begin Wednesday Sept. 28 with a private ground-breaking ceremony. The event is invitation-only due to open field conditions ... Read more NewsCalifornia
California Prop 26 v Prop 27 Ballot Battle: Most Expensive in US History!
September 22, 2022 - The stakes are high in California for two sports betting propositions on the Nov. 8 election ballot. Supporters and opposers of Prop 26 and Prop 27 have already spent $500M on TV ads ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Morongo's 31st Annual Thunder and Lightning Powwow
September 21, 2022 - The popular Thunder and Lightning Powwow will be hosted for the 31st year at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa on Sep. 23, 24 and 25. The three-day event is free to the public and features Native ... Read more News
2022 USA Today 'Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas' List
September 20, 2022 - Six tribal casinos rank in the Top 10 of this year's USA Today Readers' Choice for 'Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas'. The top ranked casino is Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut ... Read more NewsCalifornia
2022 Best of Inland Empire: Best Southern California Casino
September 19, 2022 - Press Enterprise announced the winners of its 27th Annual Reader Choice Awards this week, and two casinos tied for first place as 'Best of Inland Empire: Best Southern California Casino'. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Thunder Valley receives 12th-consecutive AAA Four Diamond Rating
September 18, 2022 - For the 12th consecutive year Thunder Valley Casino Resort has received an AAA Four Diamond for Best of Housekeeping. The award recognizes outstanding cleanliness and ... Read more NewsUnited States
2022 USA Today 'Best Casino Hotel' ranks 8 Tribal Casinos in Top 10
September 17, 2022 - Eight casino hotels owned or operated by Native American tribes were voted to the Best 10 list in this year's USA Today Reader Choice Awards. No Las Vegas casino hotel was ... Read more NewsConecticut
2022 USA Today 'Best Casino Hotel' ranks Mohegan Sun #1, Foxwoods #9
September 17, 2022 - For the fifth consecutive year Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort has won the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award for "Best Casino Hotel". This year's list includes ... Read more NewsIndiana
Terre Haute's casino plan hits big bump with FAA
September 16, 2022 - The Queen of Terre Haute Casino project has hit an unexpected problem from the FAA. The agency gave an earlier approval for the project's non-impact on air traffic around the regional airport ... Read more NewsNew York
Turning Stone Resort Casino announces major, multi-year expansion
September 15, 2022 - Turning Stone Resort Casino announced plans last week for its largest expansion in the past twenty years. A press release said the multi-year construction project will add more ... Read more NewsConnecticut
Foxwoods announces new $85M casino expansion plan
September 14, 2022 - Foxwoods announced plans last week to replace the Grand Ballroom in the Grand Pequot Tower with a new 50,000-sq-ft casino and a 13,000-sq-ft restaurant. The $85 million project will begin in Nov ... Read more NewsWashington
Muckleshoot Casino celebrates 'topping off' of new hotel construction
September 13, 2022 - The final steel beam was hoisted into place last week on the top of the new hotel tower under construction at Muckleshoot Casino. Tribal members and construction workers had signed ... Read more NewsWashington
Silver Reef Casino launches sportsbook
September 12, 2022 - Silver Reef Casino launched its new sportsbook this week in partnership with Betfred USA Sports. The official opening was August 31, 2022 at 1:00pm followed by the honorary first bet placed by former-NFL ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk considers new plan for temporary HeadWaters casino
September 11, 2022 - The Pamunkey Tribe wants approval to build a temporary casino within six months to operate while construction is underway at the HeadWaters Resort & Casino. The HeadWaters casino ... Read more NewsIllinois
Hard Rock Rockford construction status - Sep 2022
September 10, 2022 - Last week the Illinois Gaming Board gave Hard Rock the approval to begin site work for construction of the permanent Hard Rock Casino in Rockford. The City of Rockford has issued ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino opens 24-hour sportsbook
September 9, 2022 - Catawba Two Kings Casino opened a sportsbook last Tuesday inside its temporary casino. The kickoff came just days before the 2022 NFL season. Sports fans can now ... Read more NewsWashington
Spokane Tribe Casino: "Poker Room & Sports book Now Open"
September 8, 2022 - Spokane Tribe Casino is promoting its recent casino expansion with TV ads featuring the new poker room,food court and Caesars Sportsbook ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sycuan Casino's First Annual Fashion Show
September 7, 2022 - The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation will host its first annual fashion show on September 8 2022 at 7:00 pm at Sycuan Casino Resort's Retreat Pool and Cabanas. The event is open to the public. ... Read more NewsNorth Dakota
4 Bears Casino's business has returned after 2 years
September 6, 2022 - Business has returned to 4 Bears Casino. After two slow years caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 4 Bears Casino is finally seeing its business come back. "We started big concerts again and ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Tejon casino's gaming compact ratified by California legislature
September 5, 2022 - The California legislature has ratified a gaming compact between the state and the Tejon Indian Tribe. The tribe has partnered with Hard Rock Casinos to build a $600 million casino and hotel ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Thunder Valley Casino Resort is hosting 9 Job Fairs in September
September 4, 2022 - Thunder Valley Casino Resort is hosting nine job fairs this month to hire 100 new full and part-time workers for table games, housekeeping, food and beverage, maintenance and security. ... Read more NewsKansas
CrossWinds Casino cannot add sportsbook
September 3, 2022 - The Wyandotte Nation says it is unable to add sports betting to the CrossWinds Casino because it does not have a Class III gaming compact with the State of Kansas. CrossWinds is currently a Class II ... Read more NewsKansas
Kansas sports betting officially opens
September 3, 2022 - Thursday was the offical opening day for sports betting in Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly placed the honorary first bet at Hollywood Casino in Kansas City to kick off the event. The Governor bet $15 on the ... Read more NewsIdaho
Casino plans emerge for Mountain Home, Idaho
September 2, 2022 - Two Idaho tribes are planning to build a casino in Mountain Home. The Shoshone-Bannock and the Shoshone-Paiute have each started the application process for federal approval with the U.S. Interior ... Read more NewsArizona
Gila River Arena is renamed 'Desert Diamond Arena'
September 1, 2022 - The Gila River Arena was renamed "Desert Diamond Arena" last week following the signing a ten-year, naming rights agreement between Desert Diamond Casinos and the City of Blendale ... Read more

August 2022

NewsVirginia
Bristol Casino reaches employment milestone
August 31, 2022 - Since officially opening July 8th, Hard Rock's temporary casino in Bristol has continued to hire workers. Last week, the casino's president announced a milestone has been reached in total employment. ... Read more NewsVirginia
No Richmond casino referendum on Nov 2022 ballot
August 30, 2022 - Voters of Richmond, Virginia will not see a casino referendum on their ballots in November. Last week a Richmond judge ordered the ONE Casino and Resort referendum removed from this year's ballot ... Read more NewsIndiana
Four Winds Casino South Bend adds 45,000 ft. gaming floor
August 29, 2022 - The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians added 45,000 square feet of new gaming floor last week to their Four Winds Casino in South Bend, IN. The event began with a ribbon-cutting ... Read more NewsForida
US Interior Department asks Federal Court to reinstate Seminole sportsbook
August 28, 2022 - US Interior Department is asking a federal appeals court to reinstate the Seminole gaming compact signed with Governor Ron DeSantis in April 2021. The compact is ... Read more NewsNebraska
New Grand Island Casino's temporary casino will break ground at Fonner Park on Sept. 7
August 27, 2022 - Construction of the Grand Island temporary casino inside Fonner Park will break ground on September 7, 2022. The event is waiting for the State Fair to end ... Read more NewsVirginia
Rivers Casino Portsmouth plans seven restaurants and quick-service venues
August 26, 2022 - Rivers Casino Portsmouth announced plans last week for seven restaurants and quick-service venues to open with the casino next February. ... Read more NewsMichigan
Turtle Creek Casino plans major hotel renovation
August 25, 2022 - Turtle Creek Casino will begin a major 10-week renovation of its 137-room hotel on Sept. 6th. All guest rooms and suites will be upgraded with new amenities and interior designs. The project will include ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Harrah's Resort SoCal opens Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen
August 24, 2022 - California's first HELL'S KITCHEN opened last week at Harrah's Resort Southern California. The new location is the restaurant's largest with 11,360-sq-ft and seating for 332 guests. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino will hire at Tulare County Job Fair
August 23, 2022 - In preparation for its grand opening in December, Eagle Mountain Casino will be joining the 30th Annual Tulare County Job Fair on September 14th. The hiring event will be held 9am to 12pm ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Rain Rock Casino breaks ground on Yreka resort
August 22, 2022 - The Karuk Tribe broke ground this week on new construction to transform Rain Rock Casino into a destination resort in Yreka, California. The construction project will add an 80-room hotel with ... Read more NewsIllinois
Walker's Bluff Casino Status - Update Aug 2022
August 21, 2022 - Construction of Walker's Bluff Casino Resort continues on schedule for a 2023 grand opening. The aerial photo in this video shows the framing and foundation work is nearly finished. ... Read more NewsWashington
Spokane Tribe Casino Expansion Status | Update Aug 2022
August 20, 2022 - Spokane Tribe Casino has begun Phase 3 of its 5-year expansion project, which started in 2021. The casino is building a 170-room hotel with a pool, additional gaming space for table games ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit receives $13M to improve roads around future casino
August 19, 2022 - The Ho-Chunk Nation and City of Beloit have been working together to ensure public infrastructure around the future casino will adequately support the expected increase in visitors ... Read more NewsOklahoma
New Osage Casino Bartlesville opening delayed to Oct. 2023 August 18, 2022
Construction of the new Osage Casino in Bartlesville is encountering supply chain delays in deliveries of building materials. The casino broke ground in June 2021 and was expected to open ... Read more NewsOklahoma
New Osage Casino Pawhuska opening delayed to Nov. 2023 August 18, 2022
The new Osage Casino in Pawhuska was expected to open this Fall. However, delays in building materials have slowed construction and a new opening date been postponed until late 2023. ... Read more NewsIllinois
Rockford Casino sets highest visitor record in July
August 17, 2022 - Hard Rock's Rockford Casino continues to grow more business since first opening in July 2021. Statistics from the Illinois Gaming Board show 44,873 people visited the temporary casino last month. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Surprise! Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opened today Aug 16th!
August 16, 2022 - What a surprise! The Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opened just after midnight this morning after previously announcing the casino opening date would be in early September. ... Read more NewsUnited States
FY2021 Indian Gaming Revenues Jump 40% to $39B
August 16, 2022 - Last Wednesday the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) published a press release announcing the gross revenue from all Indian gaming totaled $39 billion in Fiscal Year 2021 (Ended June 30, 2022) ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sycuan wins most '2022 San Diego's Best' casino awards
August 15, 2022 - Sycuan Casino Resort won the most first-place awards for a San Diego casino in this year's "San Diego's Best" readers poll conducted by the Union-Tribune. Sycuan was voted best ... Read more NewsArkansas
Arkansas Secretary of State rejects ballot petition to block Pope County casino
August 14, 2022 - The Arkansas Secretary of State has blocked a proposed November ballot measure to stop block Cherokee Nation Businesses from building the Legends ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Sevenwinds Casino to add sports betting
August 13, 2022 - The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and Gov. Tony Evers amended the tribe's gaming compact last week to allow sports betting and other forms of event wagering at Sevenwinds Casino. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Caesars, Cherokee break ground for Danville casino
August 12, 2022 - Caesars Entertainment and new partner, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, broke ground today for construction of the $650 million Caesars Virginia in Danville. This destination resort will include ... Read more NewsVirginia
Eastern Band of Cherokee partners with Caesars Virginia
August 12, 2022 - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has joined with Caesars Entertainment to build the new $650 million Caesars Virginia in Danville, VA. The two partners have a 20-year relationship ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Two Kings Casino is under federal investigation
August 11, 2022 - Catawba Two Kings Casino is under federal investigation for a slot machine vendor allegedly giving company shares to family members of South Carolina politicians. A Wall Street Journal report ... Read more NewsIllinois
Rockford Casino wants to add sportsbook and table games
August 10, 2022 - Hard Rock is seeking approval from state regulators to add a sportsbook and a small number of table games to its temporary casino in Rockford, Illinois. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Table Mountain Casino opens with 8 new restaurants
August 9, 2022 - The new Table Mountain Casino opened July 21 with eight new restaurants. These include two fine dining restaurants, a large grill restaurant, a food court, and a Peets coffee shop. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Barona named San Diego's Best Casino 2022
August 8, 2022 - Barona Resort & Casino has been voted the Best Casino and the Loosest Slots in the 2022 San Diego's Best Readers Poll published by the Union-Tribune. Barona has won both awards for the past 12 years. ... Read more NewsArizona
We-Ko-Pa Casino's Ember Restaurant receives 2022 Wine Spectator Award
August 7, 2022 - For the second consecutive year Ember Restaurant at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort has won the "Best of Award of Excellence" in this year's Wine Spectator's review ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino Relocation Status - Aug. 2022
August 6, 2022 - When the new Eagle Mountain Casino opens in Porterville this December, city officials are hoping the casino relocation brings a major boost in visitors, economic development and business growth. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jamul Casino Wins Five "San Diego's Best" Awards
August 5, 2022 - Jamul Casino is a five-time winner of the 2022 San Diego's Best awards as determined by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune. This is the fifth straight year of first-place awards for Jamul Casino since ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Two California tribal gaming compacts are rejected by U.S. Interior Department (again)
August 4, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Interior rejected two tribal gaming compacts last week that were signed in March by Gov. Newsom. One compact was signed with the Middletown ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Two Kings Casino construction is delayed by political scandal investigation
August 3, 2022 - Construction of the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort in Kings Mountain, NC is on hold as the National Indian Gaming Commission investigates whether politician families ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Chukchansi Gold receives AAA Four Diamond hotel rating again
August 2, 2022 - Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has received another AAA's Four Diamond hotel rating for the third year in a row. The achievement recognizes the high level of hospitality and luxury ... Read more NewsNebraska
Nebraska Grand Island Casino Resort Update
August 1, 2022 - Grand Island Casino Resort is a proposed project of Elite Casino Resorts to build a $100M casino inside Fonner Park. The company submitted a gaming application to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission ... Read more

July 2022

NewsNebraska
WarHorse Casino breaks ground in Omaha
July 31, 2022 - WarHorse Gaming has broken ground at Horsemen's Park to build the WarHorse Casino Omaha. The event was held July 27 following a similar groundbreaking ceremony two weeks ago for the WarHorse Casino Lincoln. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Bristol Casino handles $37.5 million in first week
July 30, 2022 - It was a big week for Bristol Casino during its first week of operation between July 5 and July 14. Players placed $37.5 million in bets and paid back $33.7 million in winnings. Over 90% of the gaming ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant will celebrate 35th anniversary
July 29, 2022 - Choctaw Casino & Resort will celebrate its 35th anniversary in August with $2 million in giveaways. Players can win a share of $1 million over the first weekend and win another million ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Thunder Valley Casino hosting nine August job fairs
July 28, 2022 - After hosting eight job fairs in July, Thunder Valley Casino is continuing its hiring effort with nine more job fairs scheduled throughout August. The casino has over one hundred full-time and part-time ... Read more NewsIdaho
Clearwater River Casino Player Wins Record $1.5M
July 27, 2022 - Last week a lucky player at Clearwater River Casino & Lodge wagered $4.50 and won $1,541,533.11. The jackpot amount is the all-time record for Clearwater River Casino. It was won by a woman playing ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Shiloh Casino & Resort Design - Animation Video
July 26, 2022 - Koi Nation released a new animated video this week touring the proposed Shiloh Casino & Resort. The purpose of the video is to show the environmental-friendliness and energy-efficiency in the ... Read more NewsArizona
West Valley Casino adding Vegas-style slots, blackjack and poker
July 25, 2022 - The Tohono O'odham Nation has settled a lawsuit with the State of Arizona regarding the types of gambling allowed at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley. When the casino opened in 2015 ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk's temporary casino location is scrapped
July 24, 2022 - The Pamunkey Tribe will not proceed with the initial plan to operate a temporary casino inside the ballpark at Harbor Park during construction of the Norfolk Resort & Casino because the street address is ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Menominee Tribe and Hard Rock partner on new Kenosha casino
July 23, 2022 - The Menominee Indian Tribe announced Wednesday it is partnering with Hard Rock on a new effort to build a casino in Kenosha County. The casino will include a hotel, live concert ... Read more NewsWashington
Snoqualmie Casino launches $400M expansion
July 22, 2022 - Construction is underway at Snoqualmie Casino to expand the casino gaming floor and add a luxury hotel, an entertainment and convention center, two restaurants and a parking garage. The completion date is ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Table Mountain Casino Resort opens Today!
July 21, 2022 - The grand opening celebration of the all-new Table Mountain Casino Resort begins today and continues throughout the weekend. Special events and player promotions are running daily. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River Casino shortens opening date to early September
July 20, 2022 - Sky River Casino announced Monday the new Elk Grove casino will open in early September rather in November as earlier announced. The exact date was not released; however. ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Hard Rock affiliate purchases 60 acres in Kenosha
July 19, 2022 - Speculation of a new casino project emerged last week when the Village of Bristol sold 60 acres of land to a company with the same Florida address as the Seminole Tribe of Florida, owners of Hard Rock ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' restaurant earns 2022 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award
July 18, 2022 - The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort & Casino has been recognized this year by Wine Spectator as one of the world's best restaurants for wine ... Read more NewsNevada
Hard Rock Las Vegas to open guitar-shaped hotel in 2025
July 17, 2022 - Hard Rock International announced it will open a guitar-shaped hotel on the Strip in Las Vegas in 2025. The hotel will replace the famous Mirage volcano area in front ... Read more NewsCalifornia
California Sports Betting Ballot Measures: State of the War!
July 16, 2022 - California voters will decide in November whether to approve either of two ballot proposals authorizing a constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting. Voters will choose either retail or online sports ... Read more NewsArkansas
Legends Resort Casino approved by Russellville Planning Commission
July 15, 2022 - With ongoing litigation over Pope County casino license, and a week after a new anti-casino ballot petition was filed with the state, the Russellville Planning Commission voted ... Read more NewsNebraska
WarHorse Casino Lincoln starts construction
July 14, 2022 - The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association broke ground yesterday for construction of the $200 million WarHorse Casino Lincoln. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Red Hawk Casino partners with Sacramento Kings
July 13, 2022 - Last week the Sacramento Kings and Red Hawk Casino announced a multi-year partnership beginning with next year's NBA season. The partnership will give Kings fans a chance to win exclusive casino ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Eagle Mountain Casino to open first week of Dec. 2022
July 12, 2022 - Eagle Mountain Casino will open its new casino in Porterville during the first week of December 2022. The Eagle Mountain Hotel and Convention Center will open in 2023-2024. These dates were ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Win-River Resort wants Redding to void the land sale blocking new casino access
July 11, 2022 - Win-River Resort has asked the Shasta County Superior Court to have the city of Redding restore city land that blocks public access to the new Win-River Resort site located ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Table Mountain grand opening 7/21 features Blake Shelton
July 10, 2022 - Table Mountain Casino will celebrate the grand opening of its new casino resort beginning July 21 and continuing over four days. The opening day will include a 7:30 PM live performance by Blake Shelton ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River Casino announces restaurant lineup
July 9, 2022 - As the November grand opening approaches, the new Sky River Casino in Elk Grove has announced its lineup of new restaurants for opening day. The list features a 12-venue marketplace, an upscale steakhouse ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock's Bristol Casino celebrates grand opening today 2PM
July 8, 2022 - Virginia's first casino will open today when the new "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock" opens its doors to the public at 2 PM at the former Bristol Mall. ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino Celebrates 1st Anniversary
July 7, 2022 - Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort opened its temporary casino one year ago on July 1 and celebrated this past weekend with outdoor music, live DJs, free-play promotions and daily drawings for three ... Read more NewsNebraska
Ogallala City approves Lake McConaughy Casino Resort & Racetrack Proposal
July 6, 2022 - A $100 million Ogallala casino proposal, named Lake McConaughy Casino Resort & Racetrack, was approved by city and county officials last week. The plan was developed in anticipation the state may ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Red Hawk's hotel, amusement center construction updates - July 2022
July 5, 2022 - Red Hawk Casino is adding a new hotel and an amusement complex later this year. The hotel will feature 125 guest rooms and 25 suites, an outdoor terrace, pool and fitness center ... Read more NewsNorth Dakota
4 Bears Casino player wins 2nd largest jackpot in ND history
July 3, 2022 - A lucky slots player from Mandaree, North Dakota won a $1,668,961.83 jackpot at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge last week. The win came on a $5.88 bet while playing Dancing Drums Explosion. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Chicken Ranch Casino construction update - July 2022
July 2, 2022 - Construction of the new Chicken Ranch Casino, Resort and Conference Center began last summer and will be completed in 2024. This aerial video was taken in June and shows the foundation ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino construction update - July 2022
July 1, 2022 - Construction of the new Eagle Mountain Casino near the Porterville Municipal Airport has entered the final stages towards completion this fall. The photo below is the new casino taken June 6, 2022. ... Read more

June 2022

NewsIllinois
Waukegan's "The Temporary" casino opens Oct-Dec 2022
June 30, 2022 - During construction of the American Place Waukegan, an interim casino will operate 24/7 with 1,000 slot machines, 50 table games, three restaurants and a bar located inside a ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock's Bristol Casino prepares for July 8 opening
June 29, 2022 - Hard Rock will open a temporary casino on July 8, 2022 at the former Bristol Mall in Bristol, Virginia. The casino, named "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock", will operate during the 2-year construction ... Read more NewsIndiana
New Queen of Terre Haute Casino groundbreaking June 21, 2002
June 28, 2022 - A groundbreaking event was celebrated last week for the new Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort on the 50-acre site at 4442 East Margaret Drive. Construction is scheduled to take ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Table Mountain Casino Hotel will open July 21, 2022
June 27, 2022 - The new Table Mountain Casino Hotel will replace the existing casino at a grand opening ceremony on July 21, 2022. The new casino hotel complex is 600,000 sq. ft. with a casino, event center and hotel ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Table Mountain Casino aerial video - June 2022
June 27, 2022 - The new Table Mountain Casino Hotel will open next month. Construction began in 2019 to build a 110,000-square-foot casino, a 1,500-seat event center, a hotel tower with 150 guest rooms, and ... Read more NewsArizona
Desert Diamond Tucson opens new sportsbook and bar
June 26, 2022 - Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson has opened its newly remodeled and rebranded sportsbook and bar. Tellers are available 9am-10pm daily, and kiosks are available 24/7. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Harbor Park Stadium address is changed for temporary casino
June 25, 2022 - Norfolk city officials have changed the address of Harbor Park to allow for a temporary casino to operate inside the stadium during the two-year construction of the HeadWaters Casino ... Read more NewsKansas
Kansas begins sports betting negotiations with Indian casinos
June 24, 2022 - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly held a ceremonial signing Monday for the state's new sports betting bill. After signing Gov. Kelly mentioned the state has begun a process to extend sports betting to all tribal ... Read more NewsIllinois
American Place Waukegan Update - June 2022
June 23, 2022 - American Place will open a temporary casino later this year, which will operate for the duration of the construction of the permanent American Place Waukegan. The temporary casino will be named "The ... Read more NewsArizona
Santan Mountain Casino Project Update - June 2022
June 22, 2022 - The Santan Mountain Casino is proceeding on schedule since breaking ground last October. This week Gila River Resorts & Casino announced the new executive team for managing the operation. ... Read more NewsMichigan
What's next for Little River Band tribe after Muskegon casino rejection
June 21, 2022 - The Little River Band tribe is in shock and disbelief over Gov. Whitmer's rejection of its ten-year effort to build a $180 million casino resort at the former site of the Great Lakes ... Read more NewsTexas
Texas Indian Gaming Wins in Supreme Court
June 20, 2022 - The US Supreme Court handed a major victory last week supporting Indian gaming in Texas. In a 5-4 decision the court sided with the Alabama-Coushatta and Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribes of Texas over the State ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Casino near Bakersfield gets final approval
June 19, 2022 - The Tejon Indian Tribe has received final approval from Gov. Newsom to build a $600 million Hard Rock casino resort near Bakersfield in ... Read more NewsMississippi, Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation buys Mississippi Casino
June 18, 2022 - Cherokee Nation Businesses announced the purchase of Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, MS this week. The tribe will pay $450 million in cash to MGM Resorts for the property subject to regulatory ... Read more NewsMichigan
Gov. Whitmer rejects Muskegon County casino project
June 17, 2022 - Gov. Whitmer rejected state approval Wednesdah of the proposed plan by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indian tp build a casino resort in in Fruitport Township. Whitmer explained her ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Shiloh Casino Project Update - Sonoma County, June 2022
June 16, 2022 - Sonoma County is preparing a formal response to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regarding the Koi Nation plans to build an Indian gaming casino near Windsor, California. The County is soliciting ... Read more NewsOklahoma
New Choctaw Landing breaks ground in Hochatown, OK
June 15, 2022 - Choctaw Nation broke ground yesterday on the new Choctaw Landing, a $165 million casino hotel and entertainment center in Hochatown, OK. Construction will take 15-18 months with the grand opening ... Read more NewsMissouri
Osage Casino Lake Ozark Construction Update - June 2022
June 14, 2022 - The Osage Nation purchased a 28-acre site in the City of Lake Ozark, Missouri for the purpose of building a $60 million hotel and casino. The first step towards authorizing the casino is approval by the ... Read more NewsOklahoma
New Osage Casino & Hotels in Bartlesville and Pawhuska are opening in late 2022
June 13, 2022 - New Osage Casino & Hotels are currently under construction in Pawhuska and Bartlesville. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held at each location last June ... Read more NewsOklahoma
New Warm Springs Casino may be blocked from opening
June 12, 2022 - The newly constructed Warm Springs Casino in Anadarko may be blocked from opening by a lawsuit filed by two tribes with nearby casinos. The Warm Springs casino is located 10 miles from Kiowa Casino in ... Read more NewsIllinois
Wind Creek Chicago Southland celebrates groundbreaking
June 11, 2022 - Last week a formal groundbreaking ceremony was celebrated by Wind Creek officials, Poarch Creek Indian leaders, and local officials marking the official start of construction ... Read more NewsIndiana
Four Winds South Bend will open new hotel tower in early 2023
June 10, 2022 - The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians are adding a 23-story hotel tower at their Four Winds Casino in South Bend, IN. Construction will be completed in early 2023. The hotel will ... Read more NewsVirginia
Virginia's Remaining Casino License is Delayed
June 9, 2022 - The Virginia General Assembly nullified Richmond's plan to have a second casino referendum added to this November's ballot. Voters rejected the first casino referendum in last year's election. ... Read more NewsWashington
Snoqualmie Tribe announces multi-phase casino hotel expansion
June 8, 2022 - The Snoqualmie Tribe announced plans this week to expand its casino and add a hotel, spa, more restaurants, an entertainment and convention center, and a parking structure ... Read more NewsIndiana
Queen of Terre Haute Casino construction will start June 21
June 7, 2022 - Queen of Terre Haute Casino will hold a formal groundbreaking ceremonyat 11 AM on June 21 to mark the official start of construction on the $260 million casino project at 4442 E East Margaret Dr ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Rolling Hills Casino opens The Brews Hall
June 6, 2022 - Rolling Hills Casino opened The Brews Hall Thursday featuring four new dining venues: George Lopez's Chingon Kitchen, Rock'N Fish Grill, Unami Warrior and Pasta Girl. The event was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Live opens at Hard Rock Sacramento
June 5, 2022 - Hard Rock Sacramento officially opened its new Hard Rock Live music and entertainment center last Friday June 3, 2022. A grand opening party featured a performance by the group Maroon 5. ... Read more NewsNebraska
WarHorse Gaming files casino applications for Omaha and Lincoln
June 4, 2022 - WarHorse Gaming filed official applications on Thursday with the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to build and operate racetrack casinos in Omaha and Lincoln. ... Read more NewsNebraska
Warhorse Casino Omaha plans groundbreaking this summer
June 3, 2022 - The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is planning to start construction by late summer on the new Warhorse Casino at Horsemen's Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The construction and overhaul project ... Read more NewsArizona
Update: "How a Native American tribe changed the gambling industry by standing up to the FBI"
June 2, 2022 - A 1992 confrontation between the FBI and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation became a turning point in the history of the Indian gaming industry. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk temporary casino OK'd by city planning commission
June 1, 2022 - The Norfolk Planning Commission approved plans last week for a temporary casino to operate at Harbor Park during the two-year construction of the HeadWaters Casino ... Read more

May 2022

NewsWisconsin
Is Hard Rock Casino Kenosha plan resurrecting?
May 30, 2022 - Hard Rock is resurrecting plans to build a casino near Kenosha according to Empower Wisconsin last week. The new location would be a 16-acre site west of I-94 in Bristol, WI. In 2013 Hard Rock proposed building ... Read more NewsMichigan
Muskegon Casino decision depends on federal status of Grand River Bands
May 29, 2022 - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has until June 16th to sign off on the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' plan to build a casino in Muskegon County or let the project die. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Mechoopda Casino begins construction near Chico
May 28, 2022 - The Mechoopda tribe began construction of a new casino south of Chico earlier this month. The building site is near the interchange of Highway 99 and 149. The casino is described as a "temporary casino" ... Read more NewsColorado
Ute Mountain Casino's 30th anniversary
May 27, 2022 - Ute Mountain Casino is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year with official ceremonies planned for September. Ute Mountain Casino became the first Indian gaming casino in Colorado when ... Read more NewsIllinois
Hard Rock Casino Rockford prepares for groundbreaking
May 26, 2022 - Hard Rock Casino Rockford is preparing to break ground on a permanent casino soon at the site of the old Clock Tower. The new construction will include a casino and a 250-room hotel. ... Read more NewsArizona
"How a Native American tribe changed the gambling industry by standing up to the FBI" - USA Today
May 25, 2022 - A 1992 showdown between the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the FBI was a turning point in Indian gaming history. ... Read more NewsMichigan
Gun Lake Casino breaks ground on $300M Hotel, Aquadome
May 24, 2022 - Gun Lake Casino broke ground last Thursday on a $300 million construction project to add a 15-story hotel tower and a 6-story "Aquadome", a domed pool and entertainment venue. ... Read more NewsKansas
Golden Eagle Casino opens its first bar
May 23, 2022 - Golden Eagle celebrated the grand opening of its new Eagle's Nest Bar last Thursday. The event was highlighted with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and $2 beers. Eagle's Nest Bar is a full bar with large-screen TVs ... Read more NewsTexas
Naskila Gaming celebrates 6th anniversary
May 22, 2022 - Last Monday Naskila Gaming welcomed visitors from surrounding communities in East Texas to attend its sixth anniversary celebration featuring ceremonial speeches and "The Big 6" player promotion. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock Sportsbook comes to Virginia
May 21, 2022 - Hard Rock's mobile sports betting app has launched in Virginia and is available for download by fans across the state. In July the Hard Rock Sportsbook will open a retail location inside the Bristol Casino ... Read more NewsArizona
MLB Diamondbacks partner with two Arizona casinos
May 20, 2022 - Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort are now the official casino and resort partners of the Arizona Diamondbacks Major League Baseball Team. Both casinos are owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa ... Read more NewsWashinton
Muckleshoot Casino Resort will 'debut in 2023'
May 19, 2022 - Muckleshoot Casino will rebrand and debut as Muckleshoot Casino Resort next year after completing a three-year expansion and renovation project that expanding the casino, added a hotel and event center ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit casino receives final approval
May 18, 2022 - Ho-Chunk Nation's Beloit Casino project is now greenlighted for construction after receiving final approval from the federal government last week. Gov. Tony Evers previously granted state approval in March 2021.... Read more NewsKansas
Kansas legalizes sports betting
May 17, 2022 - Kansas legalized mobile and retail sports betting last week when Governor Laura Kelly signed Bill 84 into law. The legislation was passed by the House and Senate in April and gives the Kansas Lottery and the Kansas Racing ... Read more NewsMontana
New Casino is planned for Polson, Montana
May 16, 2022 - The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are working with the City of Polson to build a new casino. The tribe is seeking city annexation of 79-acres of its land on the west side to allow water service needed for ... Read more NewsIllinois
Hard Rock Casino Rockford expedites hotel build
May 15, 2022 - Hard Rock now plans to build a 250-room hotel concurrently with the construction of its casino. The original plan was to build the hotel a few years after opening the casino. The first phase was to build only ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino plans $100 million renovation
May 14, 2022 - Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee this week announced plans for a $100 million project to upgrade and renovate the casino's third floor. New gaming, new food venues and new enter ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Rock & Brews Casino opened in Braman May 10
May 13, 2022 - Kaw Nation and the band KISS celebrated the grand opening Tuesday of the new Rock & Brews Casino in Braman. The rock 'n' roll-themed casino replaces the tribe's Southwind Casino with a larger gaming ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Second California Sports Betting Measure Qualifies for November Ballot
May 12, 2022 - A mobile sports betting measure received enough signatures last week to qualify as a choice on California's November ballot. The measure titled "Californians for Solutions to Homelessness ... Read more NewsMichigan
Gun Lake Casino is adding Aqua Dome and Hotel
May 11, 2022 - Gun Lake Casino will break ground this summer on a $300 million construction project to add a hotel and a glass-covered Aqua Dome. Casino officials announced the project a year ago and refer to it as Gun Lake's ... Read more NewsOklahoma, Connecticut
Two Tribal Casinos in Top 5 Largest in the World
May 10, 2022 - Two Native American casino rank in the Top 5 Casinos in the World. WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma is the number one largest casino worldwide. The other Native American casino in the Top 5 is Foxwoods ... Read more NewsVirginia
Danville casino delays opening to 2024
May 9, 2022 - The late 2023 opening date announced previously by Caesars Entertainment has become unrealistic due to supply chain delays of construction materials and industry-wide labor shortages. In a meeting with the ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock Casino Bristol is opening Summer 2024
May 8, 2022 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol will officially open in Summer of 2024. In a slide presentation to the Virginia Lottery Board in April, Hard Rock announced the "Grand Opening Summer of 2024". ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River is hiring prior to casino opening
May 7, 2022 - As construction continues towards completion this fall, the $500 million Sky River Casino in Elk Grove has started an early recruitment program to hire 2,000 employees. Applicants are needed in job categories ... Read more NewsIllinois
Chicago casino selection is announced by Mayor May 6, 2022 - Yesterday the final selection for the first Chicago casino was announced by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The winning bidder is Bally's in River West. Hard Rock Casino Hotel and Rivers at The 78 had been been ... Read more NewsMaine
Maine approves sports wagering with tribal control of mobile bets
May 5, 2022 - Governor Janet Mills signed into law Monday authorizing sports betting in Maine. The launch date is expected before July 31. The four Maine tribes are each eligible for one mobile sports betting ... Read more NewsCaliforia
Table Mountain Casino schedules job fairs prior to summer grand opening
May 4, 2022 - Table Mountain Casino has scheduled nine job fairs prior to the grand opening of the new Table Mountain Casino Hotel this summer. Job opportunities are available ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino Construction Update (May 2022)
May 3, 2022 - Construction has not yet started on the HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk, VA. There are two reasons for this: The Virginia Lottery Board has yet to issue a casino license for the project, and secondly ... Read more NewsNebraska
Lucky 77 Casino breaks ground on new, larger casino
May 2, 2022 - The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska broke ground in Walthill, NE April 28, 2022 on a new Lucky 77 Casino to replace the existing casino which opened in 2005. The new location is across the street at 203 ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Eagle Mountain Casino Construction Timelapse Video
May 1, 2022 - The building contractor for the new Eagle Mountain casino, W'E O'Neil, released this timelapse video showing the construction progress of the casino over the past year since the ground breaking in April 2021. ... Read more

April 2022

NewsVirginia
Hard Rock Bristol approved for first Virginia casino license
April 30, 2022 - Hard Rock Bristol has been licensed by the Lottery Board to become the first casino in Virginia. Hard Rock will open a temporary casino named 'Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock' on ... Read more NewsConnecticut
Mohegan Sun Casino launches 3-year expansion, renovation projects
April 29, 2022 - The Mohegan Tribe issued a press release this month announcing a three-year program to expand and enhance the Mohegan Sun Casino, its flagship casino near New London, CT ... Read more NewsWashington
ilani celebrates fifth anniversary with hotel 'topping off' milestone
April 28, 2022 - ilani Casino is celebrating its fifth anniversary throughout April with prizes, giveaways, and the topping off of its new hotel, which broke ground last year during the fourth anniversary. ... Read more NewsNevada
Palms Casino Resort Reopens Today!
April 27, 2022 - Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas reopens today under the new ownership of the San Manuel Indian Tribe of California. The grand reopening celebration begins with fireworks this evening at 9PM. Hotel rooms are available ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Red Hawk Casino Expansion Status (April 2022)
April 26, 2022 - Red Hawk Casino is adding a 5-story, 150-room hotel adjacent to the casino. Construction began with a groundbreaking June 24, 2021 and is scheduled for completion this Fall. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Elk Valley Casino celebrated grand opening April 22, 2022
April 25, 2022 - The new Elk Valley Casino opened Friday April 22 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a weekend of celebration including a chance to win $5,000 in cash, special promotions and other ... Read more NewsMaine
Maine Approves Tribal Mobile Sports Betting
April 24, 2022 - Maine has approved a sports betting bill with online licensing granted exclusively to four state tribes. Commercial casino licensing is limited to retail wagering. The state House approved Maine's sports betting bill 82-42 ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Update: California sports betting battle on Nov ballot
April 23, 2022 - California voters will decide whether to legalize sports betting and who will control it in this year's November 8 election. Although most of the ballot initiatives are still seeking signatures to qualify for ... Read more NewsSouth Dakota
Dakota Sioux Casino will open Dakota Nation Sports Book on April 27
April 22, 2022 - Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise has announced the grand opening of its Dakota Nation Sports Book is scheduled for 3pm April 27 at the Dakota Sioux Casino. Special guests ... Read more NewsArizona
Navajo and Hard Rock partner to launch Arizona mobile sportsbook
April 21, 2022 - The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) and Hard Rock Digital have partnered to launch the newest Hard Rock Sportsbook mobile app in Arizona. The announcement was made ... Read more NewsWisconsin
St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake opens sportsbook
April 20, 2022 - St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin celebrated the grand opening of its new sports betting room named 'The Book' last Friday April 15. A 10 AM ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by the first bet ... Read more NewsIllinois
Danville breaks ground on new casino today
April 19, 2022 - A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled today in Danville, Illinois for the new Golden Nugget Danville casino. Construction is expected to be completed in less than a year with a grand opening in March 2024. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' Theater opens at Yaamava' Resort and Casino
April 18, 2022 - The new Yaamava' Theater opened April 14 with a performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The inaugural event completed the final phase of the four-year, $760 million expansion and rebranding ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Casino Morongo opens new bingo hall and poker room
April 17, 2022 - After closing down bingo last year, Casino Morongo celebrated the return of bingo on April 1 with a grand re-opening in a new bingo room. The casino also opened a new poker room which was ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Graton Resort & Casino expansion plans
April 16, 2022 - Graton Resort & Casino is planning to expand its gaming floor, add an entertainment theater, add a rooftop restaurant, and build a second hotel tower. Graton opened in 2013 with a 320,000-square-foot gaming floor ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Eagle Mountain Casino celebrates 1-year construction milestone
April 15, 2022 - Eagle Mountain Casino broke ground on a new casino location last April near the Porterville Municipal Airport. Last week on April 8 the Tule River Indian Tribe celebrated the one year anniversary ... Read more NewsGeorgi
2022 Georgia Sports Betting Legislation Died April 4
April 14, 2022 - The Georgia General Assembly adjourned for the year last week without passing legislation to legalize sports betting. Two bills had reached the House floor prior to the end of the legislative session. ... Read more NewsPennsylvania
Mohegan Pennsylvania adding entertainment venues, hotel renovation
April 13, 2022 - Mohegan Pennsylvania is adding a new outdoor terrace bar named Embers Terrace, a new restaurant The Hive Taproom, and Topgolf Swing Suites. The project also includes a $10 million ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Beloit casino project status (April 2022)
April 12, 2022 - The Ho-Chunk Nation has final approvals from both the federal and state governments to build a $405 million casino on a 32-acre site adjacent to Interstate 39/90 near Willowbrook and Colley roads. ... Read more NewsIowa
WinnaVegas Casino Resort celebrates 30th anniversary
April 11, 2022 - WinnaVegas Casino is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout the month of April. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last week to kickoff the $500,000 Press for Cash contest. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Agua Caliente Job Fair seeks 100 new employees
April 10, 2022 - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians will hold a job event this month to fill 100 vacancies for their casinos in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City. Hirees will receive health and dental plans, free ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Oklahoma sportsbook bill dies in legislature
April 9, 2022 - House Bill HB 3008 to legalize in-person sports betting at Oklahoma tribal casinos is dead for this session of the legislature. The bill was passed by the House Appropriations and Budget Committee but did not make ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sonoma casino project is opposed by County
April 8, 2022 - The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a resolution opposing the Koi Nation's plan to build a casino at 222 East Shiloh Road near Windsor. The resolution along with letters ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Cache Creek Casino partners with San Francisco Giants
April 7, 2022 - Cache Creek Casino Resort and the San Francisco Giants announced a new partnership agreement last week. To commemorate the event Cache Creek is minting a limited-edition Giants chip for ... Read more NewsNevada
San Manuel is reopening Palms Casino Resort on April 27
April 6, 2022 - After closing for the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago, the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will reopen under new management on April 27. The hotel will reopen April 28. The Ghostbar and the ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River Casino: Construction Update April 2022
April 5, 2022 - After one year of construction, a crew of 1,700 workers is well underway with the first phase of the Sky River Casino project scheduled for completion by November of this year. The first phase includes a 110,260 ... Read more NewsVirginia
Second Richmond casino referendum wins court permission for Nov 2022 ballot
April 4, 2022 - A Circuit Court judge in Richmond has granted permission to the city to place a second casino referendum on November's ballot. A similar ballot was narrowly defeated by ... Read more NewsMichigan
Kewadin Casinos lower minimum gaming age to 18
April 3, 2022 - Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians lowered the minimum gaming age to 18 at all Kewadin Casino locations effective March 30. The change is authorized by terms of the gaming compact between the tribe and ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk temporary casino is proposed for Harbor Park
April 2, 2022 - The Pamunkey Tribe is asking the Norfolk City Council for permission to operate a temporary casino at Harbor Park during the two-year construction of the HeadWaters Resort and Casino. Harbor Park is Triple-A baseball stadium located adjacent ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock Bristol's temporary casino opens July 8
April 1, 2022 - Hard Rock International announced July 8th will be the official opening date for its temporary Bristol Casino. The 30,000-square-foot casino will be branded "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock" and feature ... Read more

March 2022

NewsWisconsin
Potawatomi Casino partners with Milwaukee Brewers
March 31, 2022 - The Potawatomi Hotel & Casino has signed a new partnership agreement to be the exclusive casino partner of the Milwaukee Brewers. As part of the deal, the Potawatomi will have branding on the ... Read more NewsIlliinois
Chicago casino proposals are cut to three finalists
March 30, 2022 - Last week Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city has postponed its final selection for a Chicago casino until early summer, and instead has selected three applicants as finalists for further consideration ... Read more News
Sneak Preview: Hard Rock Live opens June 3 in Sacramento
March 29, 2022 - Hard Rock Live, a new indoor concert venue, will open June 3 at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. The opening date will kick off with a concert by Maroon 5. ... Read more NewsOklahoma
2022 Osage Nation Sovereignty Day at Osage Casino & Hotel Tulsa
March 28, 2022 - The 2022 Osage Nation Sovereignty Day Celebration and Dance was held March 19 in the Skyline Event Center at the Osage Casino & Hotel in Tulsa. The annual event celebrates ... Read more NewsWashington
Elwha River Casino is doubling its casino size
March 27, 2022 - The Elwha River Casino began construction earlier this month to increase its gaming floor from 10,000 square feet to 12,000 square feet. The expansion will add 300 more gaming machines and a new restaurant ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock Bristol shows sign of progress
March 26, 2022 - There is a new sign in town announcing the coming Bristol Casino, which is expected to open by July. The sign stands in front of the former Bristol Mall, which will be the home of the new casino, and reads:" ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is raising new welcome sign
March 25, 2022 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is replacing its original 2003 welcome sign with a new double-sided video board sign. The structure will be 135 feet tall by 55 feet wide and feature video boards on ... Read more NewsIllinois
Rockford Casino Status Report - March 2022
March 24, 2022 - Although the temporary Rockford Casino has been operating since November, construction of the permanent Hard Rock Casino in Rockford has not started and a groundbreaking date has not been ... Read more NewsNevada
San Manuel readies Palms for reopening
March 23, 2022 - The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority has not yet announced the reopening date for the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas; however, an extrensive effort is underway to open in ... Read more NewsOregon
Salem Casino Status Report - March 2022
March 22, 2022 - The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) completed a 2,700-page environmental impact study of the Siletz Tribe's proposed casino in north Salem, Oregon. A public meeting was held by the BIA in late January to hear ... Read more NewsArkansas
Saracen Casino's mobile sportsbook delayed, expected soon
March 21, 2022 - Saracen Casino missed its March 4th launch date for its mobile sports betting app. The casino was hoping to have its BetSaracen mobile app operating for March Madness and the SEC men's basketball tournament. Now casino say ... Read more NewsVirginia
Hard Rock Bristol president describes future with community
March 20, 2022 - News Channel 11 interviewed Allie Evangelista, the new president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, earlier this month. Evangelista is enthusiastic about the future relationships ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Comanche War Pony Casino in Devol opened TODAY Mar 19, 2022!
March 19, 2022 - The new Comanche War Pony Casino in Devol, Oklahoma officially opened its doors to the public today! The grand opening celebration included the following events: 10:00 AM - Cedar ... Read more NewsIllionois
Golden Nugget Danville gets green light from Illinois Gaming Board
March 18, 2022 - Last week the Golden Nugget Danville took a major step forward when the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB)issued a "preliminary finding of suitability". The is prerequisite action ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Yaamava' Theater is opening Spring 2022
March 17, 2022 - A new concert and entertainment venue will open its door this spring at Yaamava' Resort and Casino. The casino has partnered with Live Nation Entertainment to bring Top 40 artists, stand-up comedians and a variety ... Read more NewsAlabama
Alabama gaming bill returns to state legislature
March 16, 2022 - The Alabama Senate is again taking up a gambling bill that would give voters the opportunity to decide whether to legalize casino gambling and a lottery. Last week the Alabama Senate Tourism Committee ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Morongo Casino's The Marketplace by Fabio Viviani opens in April 2022
March 15, 2022 - Next month Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa replace the former Potrero Canyon Buffet with a new dining concept named The Marketplace by Fabio Viviani. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
New Eagle Mountain Casino Update March 2022
March 14, 2022 - The 17-mile relocation of the Eagle Mountain Casino from its current location to a site near the Porterville Municipal Airport remains on schedule for completion this fall. That schedule is ... Read more NewsCalifornia
SF Giants partner with tribal-owned brewery
March 13, 2022 - When the 2022 MLB season begins, San Francisco Giants fans will see Mad River Brewery beers in Oracle Park. The brewery is owned by the Yurok Tribe, which also owns the Redwood Hotel Casino in Klamath ... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Taunton casino project sued again by Taunton anti-casino group
March 12, 2022 - An anti-casino group of Taunton residents filed a new motion Feb. 14 in a federal appeals court to overturn the U.S. Department of Interior's decision to transfer 321 acres of tribal ... Read more NewsIndiana
Terre Haute approves new casino location on east side
March 11, 2022 - Terre Haute City Council approved an east side location last week requested by the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort project. The Council voted unanimously to rezone a 50-acre site for the casino near ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Fantasy Springs Casino reopens The Rock Yard
March 10, 2022 - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will reopen The Rock Yard Friday night March 11. The outdoor music venue will host free concerts with capacity for about 1,500 guests. A permanent stage has been added to ... Read more NewsWorldwide
Hard Rock introduces new "Messi Burger"
March 9, 2022 - Hard Rock Cafe has partnered with soccer legend Lionel Messi to introduce a new burger to all Hard Rock Cafe menus worldwide. The new "Messi Burger" is the latest addition to Hard Rock International's "LIVE ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Jamul Casino launches new high-limit rooms
March 8, 2022 - Jamul Casino has undergone several changes and additions since opening in 2016. The latest is the upgrading and relaunching of three high-limit gaming rooms: High Limit Slot Room, High Limit Asian Games ... Read more NewsVirginia
Planned Headwaters Resort Casino in Norfolk, VA releases new renderings
March 7, 2022 - These new renderings for the HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk, Virginia were released to the public on March 4, 2022 by the City. ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk Casino is seeking a temporary location
March 6, 2022 - The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is seeking a location for a temporary casino to operate during the construction of the HeadWaters Resort & Casino next door to Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Comanche War Pony Casino in Devol is openiing March 19
March 5, 2022 - Comanche War Pony Casino will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday March 19. The festivities will begin with a Cedar ceremony, prayer and blessing at 10 AM. After remarks from Mia ... Read more NewsIllinois
Rockford Casino adds Sunday Jazz Brunch, WINESdays in March
March 4, 2022 - Rock Hard's temporary casino ion Rockford, A Hard Rock Opening Act, has added two weekly events for March. The first is "Sunday Jazz Brunch" at the Rock River Bar & Grill every Sunday ... Read more NewsTexas
Las Vegas Sands funds new PAC to legalize Texas casinos
March 3, 2022 - Las Vegas Sands is continuing its "long-term commitment" to Texas by launching a new political action committee, Texas Sands PAC, to pursue the legalization of casinos in Texas. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Morongo Casino schedules job fairs March 3, 8, 10, 23
March 2, 2022 - Morongo Casino Resort is hosting a series of job fairs in March and offering $1,000 hiring bonus to new employees to their culinary team. The open positions include cashiers, hosts, food & beverage ... Read more NewsIndiana
Hard Rock Casino: "Free Country Music Fridays" in April
March 1, 2022 - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana will host a free, weekly country music series in April. Shows will be free to the public every Friday evening at 9 PM on the Hard Rock Cafe Stage. First come, first serve ... Read more

February 2022

NewsWisconsin
Potawatomi casinos to add retail sports betting
February 28, 2022 - Forest County Potawatomi and Gov. Tony Evers signed a gaming compact amendment on Feb. 18 to allow sports betting inside the tribe's two casinos. The agreement has been sent to the U.S. Dept ... Read more NewsArkansas
Saracen will launch mobile sports betting March 4
February 27, 2022 - Saracen Casino Resort will be the first Arkansas casino to launch a statewide mobile sports betting app following the Arkansas Joint Budget Committee (JBC) decision last Tuesday to authorize all ... Read more NewsVirginia
Norfolk casino development update - Feb 2022
February 26, 2022 - Construction is expected to begin this summer on the HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk, Virginia. This week a contractor and outreach event was held to find local contractors for the project. ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Oklahoma sports betting bill advances in legislature
February 25, 2022 - An Oklahoma legislative bill to legalize sports betting at tribal casinos was passed and moved out of a House committee this week. House Bill 3008 passed the committee with a 6-4 vote. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
CNIGA supports latest mobile sports betting measure for 2022 ballot
February 24, 2022 - The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) announced support last week for the latest California sports betting initiative seeking signatures for the 2022 ballot. ... Read more NewsArizona
Desert Diamond launches mobile sportsbook app
February 23, 2022 - Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment launched its statewide mobile sportsbook app this past weekend. Players receive a matching bonus up to $500 on their first two deposits. ... Read more NewsMissouri
Osage Nation releases first renderinags of Lake Ozark Casino
February 22, 2022 - The Osage Nation released these renderings of the casino resort planned for Lake Ozark, Missouri. They include views of the exterior, meeting room, event center, hotel suite with view ... Read more NewsArkansas
Choctaw Nation joins opposition to Cherokee Nation casino in Russellville
February 21, 2022 - The Choctaw Nation has joined the opposition to the Cherokee Nation's plan to build a commercial casino in Pope County, Arkansas. Last week the state Ethics Commission ... Read more NewsConnecticut
Foxwoods celebrates 30th anniversary, announces future expansions
February 20, 2022 - Foxwoods celebrated its 30th anniversary on Feb. 15 with a cake cutting ceremony and a week-long give-away of $300,000 in cash and prizes. At the same time Foxwoods announced a ... Read more NewsNevada
First Native American casino in Las Vegas is hiring
February 19, 2022 - When San Manuel purchased The Palms last year, the tribe announced it would reopen the resort casino in the spring 2022. Although an exact rdate is not set, The Palms has scheduled hiring events ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Shiloh Casino project in Sonoma County secures powerful, political support from labor union
February 18, 2022 - The Koi Nation gained the support of labor last week in a deal with the Northern California Carpenters Union. The tribe signed a binding letter of intent to... Read more NewsMissouri
Osage Casino Lake Ozark: Update Feb 2022
February 17, 2022 - The Osage Nation plans to build a casino, hotel and entertainment center at Lake Ozark, Missouri and is seeking a demolition contractor to clear a vacant motel and accessory buildings from the 28-acre site. ... Read more NewsMichigan
Island Resort & Casino completes $33 million expansion
February 16, 2022 - Island Resort & Casino has completed a $33 million expansion project to add 138 more hotel rooms, a steakhouse restaurant, a water park, and convention space. ... Read more NewsMontana
Gray Wolf Peak Casino is adding sports bar cafe
February 15, 2022 - Gray Wolf Peak Casino is converting the Timbers Restaurant into a sports bar with a full-service bar and cafe. The bar will seat 28 and tables will seat 50. The new sports bar will include ten large-screen TVs, a live ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' Resort & Casino: Construction Time-Lapse Video 2018-2021
February 14, 2022 - This time-lapse video shows the $550 million construction project that began in 2018 to expand San Manuel Casino with an onsite hotel, a larger casino and a new event center. ... Read more NewsWashington
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort opened FanDuel Sportsbook Feb. 4
February 13, 2022 - The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort opened is FanDuel Sportsbook on Feb. 4 in time for Super Bowl LVI. The sports betting area is 2,086 square feet with big screens ... Read more NewsWashington
Little Creek Casino Resort opens Sports Book
February 13, 2022 - Little Creek Casino Resort opened its new Little Creek Sports Book on Feb. 1. The new sports betting lobby is located on the main casino floor and features a 20-by-10-foot LED video wall and eight 82-inch ... Read more News-Washington
Muckleshoot Casino opens Caesars Sportsbook days before Super Bowl XVI
February 12, 2022 - Muckleshoot Casino celebrated the grand opening of its new Caesars Sportsbook just two days before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. LA Rams Super Bowl on Sunday. ... Read more NewsWashington
Spokane Tribe Casino opened Caesars Sportsbook
February 12, 2022 - Spokane Tribe of Indians has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to operate a sports book inside the Spokane Tribe Casino. The addition is part of a multi-year expansion project at the casino. ... Read more NewsIllinois
Hard Rock Casino Rockford partners with IceHogs
February 11, 2022 - This week Hard Rock Casino Rockford announced a five-year sponsorship deal with the Rockford IceHogs, the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. The deal includes a Hard Rock VIP suite inside. ... Read more NewsIndiana
Queen of Terre Haute Casino files for eastside location
February 10, 2022 - Churchill Downs Inc. filed a rezoning application Monday for a new building site for the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort. The location is on the eastside near Interstate 70 and Indiana 46. ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River Casino's opening date moves up to "Early Fall 2022"
February 9, 2022 - Last December the Wilton Rancheria chairman announced the opening of Sky River Casino would be in late 2022. This week the opening date was refined and updated to early fall 2022. ... Read more NewsVirginia
UPDATE: Hard Rock Casino Bristol is "On Schedule"
February 8, 2022 - The Hard Rock International CEO confirmed this week that construction is "on schedule" for both the temporary Bristol Casino and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. The temporary casino opens ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Hard Rock Live! is coming to Hard Rock Sacramento
February 7, 2022 - This week Hard Rock announced a new partnership with Live NationTM to open its signature Hard Rock Live concert center this spring at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. ... Read more NewsFlorida
Sands Florida casino bid misses 2022 ballot
February 6, 2022 - A proposal funded by the Las Vegas Sands Corp. to allow a casino in Jacksonville did not make the 2022 election ballot due to an insufficient number of signatures at the Feb. 1 deadline. The signature count was 8.7% ... Read more NewsFlorida
Florida Sports Betting Initiative fails to make 2022 ballot
February 5, 2022 - A ballot initiative petition to authorize sports betting throughout Florida failed to reach the minimum signatures needed by the deadline of Feb 1. Florida election officials received only 58% of the signatures ... Read more NewsNorth Carolina
North Carolina: A timeline of casinos
February 4, 2022 - Casino gambling began in North Carolina 25 years ago with the opening of the first casino in 1997. Since then two more casino have been added. All three casinos are Indian gaming casinos regulated by the federal ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Koi Nation partners with Chickasaw Nation for Sonoma County casino project
February 3, 2022 - The Koi Nation of Northern California plans to build a $600 million casino resort north of San Francisco. Last week the small tribe announced it is partnering with the Chickasaw Nation ... Read more NewsArizona
Navajo Nation Gaming adds Hard Rock Sportsbook
February 2, 2022 - Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) has signed an agreement with Hard Rock Digital to launch a mobile sports betting app in Arizona. The Hard Rock Sportsbook is currently operating in ... Read more NewsVirginia
Richmond City Council seeks Urban One referendum a second time
February 1, 2022 - A new effort started by the Richmond City Council this week hopes to place the Urban ONE casino referendum back on the ballot for this coming November 2022. The casino ... Read more

January 2022

NewsOklahoma, Texas
Choctaw Casinos & Resort partners with PGA Tour Champions
January 31, 2022 - Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has signed a four-year partnership with the PGA to be the presenting sponsor of the new ClubCorp Classics. The inaugural tournament is April 19-24 at ... Read more NewsOregon
Salem Casino Project moves forward with release of Environmental Assessment
January 30, 2022 - The Siletz Casino Project in Salem, Oregon took a major step towards federal approval this month with the release of a Federal Environmental Assessment ... Read more NewsIllinois
Hard Rock Rockford is granted final license for construction
January 29, 2022 - This week the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) voted 4 to 1 to license the Hard Rock Casino Rockford to build a $310 million casino on the site of the former Clock Tower Resort at ... Read more NewsFlorida
Florida election offices finding fraudulent petitions for expanded gambling
January 28, 2022 - The Seminole Tribe of Florida has attacked the Las Vegas Sands-backed petition drive to expand gambling in the state. Now there are reports from Florida election offices of ... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Feds fight renewed legal challenge to block Mashpee Wampanoag casino
January 27, 2022 - The U.S. Interior Department is fighting legal opposition against the Mashpee Wampanoag reservation and its planned resort casino. In December the (DOI) confirmed and ... Read more NewsNevada
Hard Rock Las Vegas will say goodbye to Mirage volcano
January 26, 2022 - Hard Rock International will remove the famous volcano in front of the Mirage Casino as part of the remodeling project to rebrand the casino and add a guitar-shaped hotel along the Strip. ... Read more NewsNevada
Hard Rock Las Vegas plans guitar-shaped hotel
January 25, 2022 - Hard Rock International plans to build a guitar-shaped hotel along the Las Vegas Strip on The Mirage property it is buying from MGM Resorts. The hotel deisn will be similar to the guitar hotel at Hard Rock ... Read more NewsFlorida
Feds will appeal Florida Sports Betting ruling
January 24, 2022 - U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and the Interior Department filed an appeal Saturday against the November court decision that invalidated Florida's 2021 Gaming Compact with the Seminoles to operate ... Read more NewsNevada
Palms Las Vegas is bringing back the Ghostbar
January 23, 2022 - When the San Manuel Indians reopen the Palms Las Vegas this spring, the famous Ghostbar will also be reopening. The announcement was made last week on the Palms Twitter account. The message ... Read more NewsCalifornia
San Manuel-backed sports betting initiative cleared to gather signatures
January 22, 2022 - A sports betting initiative backed by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and three other tribes has been cleared by the California Sec. of State to begin collecting signatures ... Read more NewsWisconsin
Oneida Casino expects heavy Packers-49ers betting this weekend
January 21, 2022 - The first and only place in Wisconsin where you can legally place a sports bet is Oneida's Main Casino in Greenbay. The Oneida Casino Sportsbook opened last November and ... Read more NewsTexas
Update: U.S. Supreme Court will hear Texas Indian casino case Feb 22
January 20, 2022 - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo v. Texas on Feb. 22, 2022. The court will decide which one of two federal laws governs the gaming operation ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Choctaw Nation plans $165M casino & entertainment resort in Hochatown, OK
January 19, 2022 - The Choctaw Nation announced plans this week to build a $165 million casino and entertainment resort in Hochatown, OK. The project includes a four-story, 202,000-sq-ft ... Read more NewsIndiana
Hard Rock Northern Indiana becomes top earning casino
January 18, 2022 - Five months after its grand opening in May 2021 Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana became the highest earning casino in the state. And that success has continued every month since then surpass ... Read more NewsArizona
Gila River Wild Horse Pass opens new hotel tower, rooftop restaurant
January 17, 2022 - Gila River Resort & Casino at Wild Horse Pass has opened its new Sunrise hotel tower. an 11-story tower with 205 guest rooms and suites. The new tower is connected to the ... Read more NewsArizona
Gila River Casinos Celebrate Rebranding
January 17, 2022 - This weekend the Gila River casinos will celebrate their official renaming from Gila River Hotel & Casinos to Gila River Resorts & Casinos. This rebranding includes all the Gila River casino properties owned by ... Read more NewsKansas
CrossWinds Casino expands 50% with all-new non-smoking gaming floor
January 16, 2022 - CrossWinds Casino opened 10,000 square feet of new gaming space this month and added 300 new slot machines. The entire addition is smoke free. The casino opened in March ... Read more NewsOklahoma
Oklahoma takes step towards sports betting
January 15, 2022 - State Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, filed House Bill 3008 last Monday to amend tribal gaming compacts and allow sports betting inside Oklahoma casinos. Luttrell cites a report from that estimates sports betting will ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs opens 360 Sports
January 14, 2022 - Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs opened a new sports bar on Jan. 7. The venue is named 360 Sports, a sports bar concept already operating at the two other Agua Caliente Casinos in Rancho ... Read more NewsIllinois
Rockford Casino earns $8.4M in first two months
January 13, 2022 - Since opening Nov. 10, Rockford's Hard Rock casino has generated $8.4 million in revenues. Of that amount the casino will pay 511,000 to state taxes and $255,400 to local taxes. According to the ... Read more NewsArkansas
Legends Resort & Casino Remains on Hold
January 12, 2022 - The Pope County casino project is still on hold. Construction is not expected to begin until the remaining legal challenges are resolved. The CEO of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) said last week: ... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is reconsidering casino plan
January 11, 2022 - After the federal government affirmed and restored its reservation status, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is reconsidering its plan to build a $1 billion destination resort in Taunton, MA. As 2022 begins ... Read more NewsNevada
San Manuel Tribe will bring changes to the Palms
January 10, 2022 - The San Manuel Tribe will reopen the Palms this spring with major changes to its restaurants, entertainment, sportsbook, and other features to attract local residents. Lont-term changes are also planned. ... Read more NewsIdaho
Coeur d'Alene Casino adds Discovery Den gaming area
January 9, 2022 - The new Discovery Den at Coeur d'Alene Casino offers casino guests the opportunity to play newly-designed casino games in their final testing phase before production. The machines will be replaced ... Read more NewsIndiana
Terre Haute Casino proceeds after lawsuit dropped
January 8, 2022 - What may have been the final legal obstacle against building the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort has been dropped. Full House Resorts announced this week that it will withdraw its lawsuit ... Read more NewsArkansas
Saracen Casino is ready to launch mobile sportsbook before Super Bowl
January 7, 2022 - A marketing official at Saracen Casino in Pine Buff told the press last week that Saracen is ready to launch mobile sports betting upon final approval by the state. That approval could ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Yaamava' Casino will add large entertainment venue in 2022
January 6, 2022 - Following the 2021 openings of a 17-story hotel tower , new restaurants and more casino space, Yaamava' Resort & Casino will complete its 4-year, $550 million expansion program during the first ... Read more NewsCalifornia
Sky River casino construction is on schedule for late 2022 opening
January 5, 2022 - On Dec. 19 Wilton Rancheria Chairman, Jesus Tarango, reconfirmed the construction of the Sky River Casino is on schedule for completion later this year. ... Read more NewsArizona
Casino Del Sol opens new poker room
January 4, 2022 - The Casino Del Sol held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the opening of its new poker room. The premier room features 10 poker tables with 24 large TV screens and a menu for food and beverage service. ... Read more NewsMassachusetts
Mashpee Wampanoag ruling may restart Taunton casino project
January 3, 2022 - A new ruling from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) confirms and secures the reservation status of 321 acres in Mashpee and Taunton owned by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. ... Read more NewsAlabama
Alabama gambling legislation will be reintroduced in 2022 session
January 2, 2022 - Renewed efforts to place a state gambling referendum on next November's ballot will begin when the Alabama's new legislative session begins Jan. 11. A voter referendum is required ... Read more NewsUnited States
New Year 2022 Will See New States Add Sports Betting
January 1, 2022 - Thirty three states have legalized sports betting since the Supreme Court removed the ban on May 14, 2018. Nine of these states legalized sports betting in 2021. Four more states will likely follow ... Read more

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