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Eastern Shawnee’s Bordertown Casino and Arena has soft opening today

April 2, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino openings, Oklahoma

The formerly closed Bordertown Casino and Arena reopens today at 11 am after the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma tries a soft re-opening of the property. The gaming facility is located at 129 W. Oneida Street...

Oklahoma asks Supreme Court to hear Kialegee tribal casino case

Sam Mitchell

March 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oklahoma

The State of Oklahoma has filed a suit against the Kialegee Tribe for starting construction of their Red Clay Casino on Indian Reservation land near Broken Arrow. The casino construction is halted until the Su...

Cherokee Nation to spend $6.9 Million to renovate Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa

Lars Jones

March 27, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Oklahoma

The Cherokee Nation tribe built the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa, Oklahoma back in 2004 for an estimated $80 million. The operation was a success and the tribe decided to expand the facility in...

New group opposes Shawnee casino near Guymon

Marie Kelley

March 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Oklahoma

The Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is now facing opposition to their plan to create a new casino outside the city limits of Guymon, Oklahoma. Residents in the area that are opposed to the casino have created a group...

Bordertown Casino and Arena to Re-Open April 2nd

Marie Kelley

March 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino openings, Missouri, Oklahoma

On April 2nd, the Bordertown Casino and Arena in Oklahoma will reopen after a unique makeover into a western and rodeo style theme. The casino is located near the border of Missouri border. The owners, the Eas...

Tribal members create petition to oust Chief

Lars Jones

March 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oklahoma

Recent reports have revealed that Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Chief George Tiger may not have acted in the best interests of his tribe when he signed an agreement permitting the construction of a Kialegee ca...

Creek Nation Chief George Tiger refuses to step down amid controversy

Lars Jones

March 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Oklahoma

George Tiger was elected chief of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma in November 2011 and took on the responsibility of protecting and developing the tribe. The chief received a lot of media attention recently tha...

Kansas to fight Oklahoma casino expansion across state line

Marie Kelley

March 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Kansas, Oklahoma

The National Indian Gaming Commission recently approved the Downstream Casino of Quapaw Oklahoma to expand into Kansas, a decision that that Kansas officials are not happy with. A motion has been filed to see t...