Tribal News & Stories

While the temporary closure remains in effect, Casino Del Sol is doing everything they can to help the local community. Starting this past Monday, the culinary staff prepared and delivered lunches to local Tucson hospitals. […]

Hope your week is off to a good start! I just wanted to share with you some positive updates about the NB3 Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund! Through the generous support of donors, we have been […]

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced on Tuesday that he has reached a deal with two Native American tribes that will increase the state’s share of revenue from new casinos and expand the kinds of gambling […]

In little more than a month, the world as we knew it is gone – propelling us into unchartered and unpredictable waters. We have been forced to adopt a new normal as the novel Coronavirus, […]

The Ho-Chunk Nation has gotten federal approval to open a casino and entertainment complex in Beloit. But it will still need Gov. Tony Evers’ permission. By federal law, governors have the power to approve or […]

4,000 Frozen Meals Help Provide Safety Net for Those in Need In the midst of our ongoing, shared health crisis, the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and Snoqualmie Casino have worked to source 4,000 frozen meals that […]

Kenneth Ramirez, who served five terms as tribal secretary for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, was sworn in Tuesday as the Southern California tribe’s new chairman. Ramirez replaces Lynn Valbuena, who served three […]

Today, April 13, 2020, the Department of the Interior announced plans for the distribution of $522 million in CARES Act resources for coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention, preparedness, and response in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. […]

By Alan P. Meister, Ph.D. CEO & Principal Economist Meister Economic Consulting Over the past couple of months, Americans have felt the growing impact of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  With growing concerns and no […]

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise throughout Riverside County, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians today donated 3,000 N95 masks to three local hospitals, including Temecula Valley Hospital, Rancho Springs Medical Center, […]

For the second time since the outbreak of the pandemic, Spirit Mountain Casino, located in Grand Ronde, OR, has extended its closure, this time “until further notice.” “Every day, we watch the number of cases […]

The U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of the Treasury will be holding two Tribal Leader Consultations regarding the distribution of the $8 billion set aside for tribal governments and tribal entities […]

Gila River stands together with its employees, offering continued paid leave and benefits during closure CHANDLER, Ariz. (March 30, 2020) – Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. has extended the closure of Gila River Hotels & Casinos […]

The state’s top Native American gaming official rejected Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s latest casino gambling offer on Friday and accused the governor of trying to take advantage of the tribes during the coronavirus pandemic. Matthew […]

Late last night, the Senate finalized negotiations for the third COVID-19 relief package (the CARES Act), passing the measure unanimously with a final vote of 96-0. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to approve […]

A bill to allow sports gambling in Washington state, but only at tribal casinos, was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday. Inslee said the bill would allow the state and Indian tribes to enter […]