Tribal News & Stories

It’s been forty-five (45) days since we voluntarily closed our doors in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. A very common question heard frequently is “When is Wind Creek going to reopen?” And it comes from […]

Gaming enterprise continues to pay employees during closure; furloughs minimal positions Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. has extended the closure of Gila River Hotels & Casinos –  Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva. […]

The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation is pleased to announce that it’s COVID-19 Response Fund to support Native American children, elders and families has reached over $210,000 in donations to date. “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of […]

Plans include enhanced health protections and continued physical distancing The Coeur d’Alene Tribal Council is beginning the process of re-opening the reservation. “The health and safety of our community is always our highest priority and […]

A federal judge said he will issue a decision Monday on a request from tribal nations to temporarily halt the distribution of $8 billion in coronavirus relief funding for tribes. At least 15 Native American […]

BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product compliance consultancy is pleased to be the first testing laboratory to launch a weekly series of live educational webinars. These one-hour, live broadcasts feature BMM […]

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 […]