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Florida Gov. mum on negotiating with Seminole Tribe; Blackjack Dispute

July 6, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Florida

Over a week ago, the Seminole Tribe of Florida tried to get the state governor back on board with blackjack gaming, but the tribe has yet to garner a response. Governor Rick Scott has yet to state if he will be...

Arizona denied; Campbell to hear Tohono O’Odham Nation suit

Lars Jones

July 3, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Arizona, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The tribe behind a casino project in the Phoenix, Arizona suburb of Glendale has added another minor coup to their long line of legal victories over the state and rival tribes. The Tohono O’odham Nation is near...

New Mexico convinces more tribes to sign new gambling contracts

Renee Kingsley

July 3, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Mexico

The Pojoaque Pueblo tribe has filed a lawsuit against the state of New Mexico and has refused to enter into a new gambling contract which the tribe feels is unfair as it seeks to impose higher gambling taxes wh...

Pokagon Tribal Chair claims Indiana casino law illegal

Sam Mitchell

May 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Indiana, Michigan

Last week the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians chairman said that a new casino law, which has been approved by the General Assembly, prevents Governor Mike Pence from good faith negotiations with the tribe o...

Poarch Creeks offer Alabama $250M for Class III gaming pact–Senator has other ideas

Marie Kelley

April 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Alabama

The state of Alabama has been offered $250 million by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to help with the budget shortfall within the state in exchange for a gaming compact. The tribe wants a compact for Class II...

Indiana senate unanimously passes anti Pokagon casino bill

Sam Mitchell

April 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Indiana

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians want to open a casino in Indiana. Last week Indiana Senate members commented against the project. This week of April 27, 2015 makes the tribe feel more unwelcome. Carlin Y...