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Texas tribe launches charm offensive in the face of threatened closure

September 20, 2016

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

In the face of an ongoing challenge to the legality of its Naskila Gaming venue in Texas, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Of Texas has launched a charm offensive designed to generate more local support for its Clas...

Texas Representative considers filing DFS measure

Marie Kelley

September 11, 2016

Fantasy Sports, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Texas

The state of Texas may soon be the next in the US to create regulations in regards to the daily fantasy sports industry. Representative Richard Pena Raymond stated late last week that he plans on filing a bill ...

Alabama-Coushatta tribe under fire again with Texas officials trying to shut down gaming

Marie Kelley

July 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Texas, Tribal Gaming

The Alabama-Coushatta tribe cannot seem to catch a break. Almost 15 years ago, the tribe was operating a casino in East Texas that was shut down by state officials due to the argument that state law overrides n...

Tigua council pass ordinance requiring state police to gain permission before entering tribal lands

Marie Kelley

July 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Texas, Tribal Gaming

Tigua facilities are now off limits to Texas state police unless permission is granted, based on a new ordinance the tribal council passed just a short time ago. An investigation has been ongoing involving the ...

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Complicated Tigua Ysleta ruling could portend trouble for new casino in Livingston Texas

K Morrison

June 12, 2016

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

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After being forced to close over a decade ago, a recent ruling by a federal judge in Texas upholding the Tigua Tribes (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo) gaming ban could jeopardize the Alabama-Coushatta's recently opened ...

Table Trac comes to Naskila Entertainment Center

Adam Morgan

June 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Texas, Tribal Gaming

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Of Texas has signed a deal to utilize the management system from developer Table Trac at its new Naskila Entertainment center in Livingston, Texas. “We want to return to and reinv...

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe opens Naskila Entertainment near Livingston Texas

Lars Jones

May 18, 2016

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

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The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe has returned to gambling in Texas with the soft opening of their Naskila Entertainment center near Livingston, Texas at noon Tuesday. The Tribe plans to hold a Grand Opening for the ...

Aransas Pass new destination for Pride of Texas Casino ship

K Morrison

April 19, 2016

Casino Cruise Ships, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Texas

After efforts to bring his Pride of Texas Casino Ship to Corpus Christi failed, Vidal Conde is now hoping the Aransas Pass city council is receptive to the idea. According to Conde, he has purchased property in...

Alabama-Coushatta tribe to hold job fair for Livingston Texas casino April 19, 20

Lars Jones

April 16, 2016

Casino project updates, Employment & Careers, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Texas, Tribal Gaming

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The Alabama-Coushatta tribe plans to hold a job fair soon for their new Class II casino, Naskila Entertainment near Livingston, Texas. On Tuesday April 19 Tribal members are invited for either of two sessions t...

Fanduel to stop DFS operations in Texas; DraftKings to continue

Marie Kelley

March 5, 2016

Fantasy Sports, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Texas

The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton (pictured) has joined the legion of attorneys general across the United States to make the decision that daily fantasy sports sites are illegal based on state code. FanDue...

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe prepares to open casino

K Morrison

March 1, 2016

Casino project updates, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Texas, Tribal Gaming

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In just a few short weeks, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has plans to open a Class II gaming facility. The former Livingston Entertainment Center on its reservation is being converted by the tribe int...

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Nearly all the top officials of Crystal City, Texas arrested by FBI

K Morrison

February 9, 2016

Bribery, Casino News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Gaming Industry News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Texas, Unlicensed Operation

The odd man out, Councilman Joel Barajas is the only member of the Crystal City, Texas city council not facing federal corruption charges. In a bribery scheme that involves city contracts and buying council ...

In Depth; The mess in Texas 2016: 8-Liners, Lottery, Indian casinos, Historical Racing, DFS, Cruise ships

Lars Jones

January 24, 2016

Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Licenses, Lottery, Texas, Tribal Gaming

The state of the state in Texas gaming didn't actually change on the ground in 2015, but several issues are at play that could see movement in 2016. 8 Liners Anyone who lives in or has been to Texas knows t...

$100,000 in tornado relief provided by Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Marie Kelley

January 5, 2016

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

Just a few weeks ago tornados ripped across the United States, damaging several counties of Texas along the way. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has decided to take action and support the state of Texas by donat...

The Pride of Texas Casino ship gets new launch date

K Morrison

January 2, 2016

Casino Cruise Ships, Casino News, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Gaming Industry News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Texas, Tribal Gaming

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Scheduled to be up and running by January 2015, CEO of The Pride of Texas Casino, Vidal Conde, says that now, "We're looking at having the ship here within the next 60 days, at least by the first quarter of 201...