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February 3, 2012

OPB: Warm Springs Tribes ready for opening of new casino

"This weekend, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will open its new casino right alongside on Highway 26. The move is intended to bring its existing gaming operations closer to the main highway. But as David Nogueras reports, despite spending...

Seminole Tribe welcomes public to $150M casino expansion

The Seminole Tribe of Florida unveiled a $150 million expansion of the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday. The facility has doubled in size. The tribe added 700 slot machines, three restaurants, a 2,400-space garage, a players' club and a...

February 2, 2012

Mohawk group won't close casino deemed illegal by tribe

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York ordered the closure of an "unauthorized gaming establishment" on the reservation last month but the facility remains open. The tribe said the Three Feathers Casino was not licensed by the gaming commission....

Mashantucket Tribe set to announce outlet mall at casino

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut plans to bring an outlet mall to its casino, The New London Day reports. The tribe will make an announcement on February 15, the 20th anniversary of the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Officials wouldn't...

February 1, 2012

Nottawaseppi Huron Band holds topping off for casino hotel

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Michigan held a topping off ceremony on Tuesday for its casino hotel. The tribe is adding a 242-room hotel to the FireKeepers Casino. Construction is expected to be complete this fall. "This...

January 31, 2012

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe back on with casino expansion

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe of Washington is back on track with a casino expansion project. The tribe will spend about $9.5 million to add 5,000-square-feet to the 7 Cedars Casino. The expansion will allow the tribe to install about 200...

January 26, 2012

Seneca Nation picks architect for a permanent Buffalo casino

The Seneca Nation selected Hnedak Bob Group as the architect for its permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. The tribe operates the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in a temporary building. Plans for a permanent facility were put on hold...

Lawyer confident of opening for Kialegee Tribal Town casino

The Kialegee Tribal Town of Oklahoma will open a temporary casino in late March or early April, attorney Dennis Whittlesey said. The tribe started work on the Red Clay Casino. Opponents are questioning the legality of the site -- it's...

Catawba Nation proposes big gaming facility on reservation

The Catawba Nation of South Carolina is planning to open a large gaming facility on the reservation. Plans call for a 220,000 square-foot facility, plus two hotels and retail outlets. Construction would begin next year and be completed in 2014....

Warm Springs Tribes plan to open new casino on February 4

The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon will open a new casino on February 4. The $13.5 million Indian Head Casino features 500 slot machines and eight blackjack tables. The 40,000-square-foot facility also offers a restaurant, gift...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe seeks closure of unauthorized casino

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York ordered the closure of an "unauthorized gaming establishment" on the reservation. The Three Feathers Casino opened last summer. It is not licensed by the tribal gaming commission. The Kanienkehaka Kaianerehkowa Kanonhsesne, or...

January 25, 2012

Mississippi Choctaws reopen Phillip M's restaurant at casino

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians reopened the Phillip M's restaurant on Tuesday. The restaurant is named for the late chief Phillip Martin. It was renamed after he lost election in 2007 but new Chief Phyllis J. Anderson brought it...

January 19, 2012

Kickapoo Tribe wants city to annex site of proposed casino

The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking to open another casino. The tribe is planning to build on 59 acres of trust land near Shawnee. The tribe has asked the city to annex the property in order to access police,...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe to operate hotel at casino

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe will be opening a hotel at its casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The $150 million, 382-room hotel will not be affiliated with a hotel chain. It's the tribe's independent operation, aimed at catering to visitors...

January 18, 2012

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe announces casino for hotel

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe announced plans to build a hotel at its casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The tribe will break ground on the $150 million, 382-room hotel this spring. Construction is expected to take two years. The hotel...

January 17, 2012

Navajo Nation celebrates new gaming facility in New Mexico

The Navajo Nation celebrated the opening of the Northern Edge Navajo Casino on Monday. The $70 million facility is the tribe's third and is the largest so far. The 86,000-square-foot casino features 750 slot machines, six poker tables, 10 table...

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe to talk casino development

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin is holding a press conference at its casino this morning. The tribe plans to make a "major business announcement" at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee. News reports are centering on the addition...

January 11, 2012

Navajo Nation gets ready to open third casino in New Mexico

The Navajo Nation will open its third casino on Monday. The Northern Edge Navajo Casino is located in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico. It features 750 slot machines, six poker tables, 10 table games, a restaurant, food court and a gift...

December 8, 2011

Forest County Potawatomi Tribe to provide power for casino

The Forest County Potawatomi Tribe plans to build a $18.5 million biogas plant next to its off-reservation casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The facility would process waste from the food industry. It would generate 2 megawatts of electricity, to be sold...

Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake spending $29.7M on casino

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake in California is spending $29.7 million on its casino, The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat. The building for the 33,000-square-foot Running Creek Casino will cost $8.9 million. The fixtures, including 349 slot machines, will cost an...

November 30, 2011

Saginaw Chippewa Tribe builds a water facility to serve casino

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan is building its own water and wastewater treatment facility that will serve one its casinos. Construction began in July. The plant is expected to open in late 2012. The facility will serve the Saganing...

Plan to expand Cherokee Nation casino put in holding pattern

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is still debating a casino expansion plan, a spokesperson said. During the administration of former chief Chad Smith, the tribe planned a new Cherokee Casino Tahlequah on a 17-acre site. The facility would replace...

November 29, 2011

Chippewa Cree Tribe still working on bringing hotel to casino

The Chippewa Cree Tribe of Montana is still hoping to add a hotel to the Northern Winz Casino. Earlier this year, the tribe announced plans for an $11 million, 80-room hotel. But obtaining financing has been difficult so the project...

November 17, 2011

Seminole Tribe plans a $465M Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City

Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, outlined plans for a $465 million casino on the Atlantic City boardwalk. The facility will include a casino, a hotel with about 200 rooms and a music museum. Construction could...

November 16, 2011

Ak-Chin Indian Community starts working on center by casino

The Ak-Chin Indian Community of Arizona is adding more entertainment options to its casino. The tribe broke ground on Ak-Chin Family Entertainment Complex. The 162,000-square-foot center will be located next to the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort. The complex will feature...

November 15, 2011

Pokagon Band brings a Hard Rock cafe to casino expansion

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in Michigan will add a Hard Rock Cafe to its original casino. The tribe is undertaking an expansion of the Four Winds Casino. The 12,000-square-foot Hard Rock Cafe is now a part of the...

November 14, 2011

Pascua Yaqui Tribe opens doors to $130M casino expansion

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona welcomed visitors to the $130 million expansion of its casino on Friday. The new Casino del Sol features an 18,000 square-foot convention center, two restaurants, a spa and a hotel with 215 luxury rooms....

November 11, 2011

Blog: Touring the new hotel tower at Cherokee Nation casino

"Within three weeks of its February roof collapse, Cherokee Nation Enterprises had already turned its attention to building a third tower at its flagship Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Last week Flintco started construction on the $52 million high-rise. On...

Warm Springs Tribes expect more revenue with casino move

The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon expect to see a big boost in visitors and revenue with the relocation of its casino. The Indian Head Casino is just off a major highway. With increased traffic, the...

APM: New Pascua Yaqui Tribe casino a boost to the economy

"Casino Del Sol Resort, Spa and Conference Center will officially open its doors on Friday, November 11th. Wendell Long, CEO of Sol Casinos, says the resort is a 215-room entertainment “destination” that features more than 65,000 square feet of indoor...

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