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Maverick Gaming Case On Pause Thanks to Shoalwater Bay Tribe’s Intervention
Late last month, Judge David Estudillo of the federal Western District of Washington issued an order in the case Maverick Gaming brought against the U.S. Department of the Interior. The order came in response to a motion from the Shoalwater Bay Tribe, which has sought to intervene in the case on a limited basis. The […]
Connecticut Casino Controversy Revisited Amid Zinke’s Congressional Run
Congressional candidate Ryan Zinke may be 1,000 miles away from Las Vegas, running to rejoin the House. However, that Montana political race may not feel far enough away from the MGM Resorts International headquarters. A report has just come out saying Zinke lied to federal investigators about his involvement with retail casino lobbyists regarding a […]
Twenty Years Into New York Retail Casino Gaming, is it Time to Revisit the Compact?
Seneca Nation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its gaming compact with New York State. Through the compact, the tribe owns and operates three upstate casinos. Though celebrations have highlighted the successes of those gaming facilities, the anniversary has also raised the question of whether the 2002 agreement is still fair in 2022. The three casinos […]
New Ninth Circuit Ruling Could Have Impact On Washington Compact Litigation
A new, split decision opinion from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has the potential to impact the battle over tribal compacts playing out in Washington. The Ninth Circuit decided by 2-1 vote to grant summary judgment to the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Mewukl Indians. They and other tribes had brought suit against California and […]
Opinion: Maverick Gaming May Be Opening Pandora’s Box
Maverick Gaming is still waiting for the court’s response after it filed for summary judgment in its litigation with the Department of the Interior and various Washington State officials. The impact of that decision could prove historic. The case revolves around new compacts between the state and more than a dozen tribes within its borders. These […]
Maverick Gaming Files For Summary Judgment In Washington State Compact Litigation
On August 12, 2022, Maverick Gaming filed a motion for summary judgment in its litigation against the federal government. The dispute regards new gaming compacts in Washington State. In its corner, Maverick has former Solicitor General Ted Olson, an important figure in gambling law. Olson defeated the sports leagues in their unconstitutional quest to keep […]
Wind Creek Gamifies Its Social Casino Offering With Casinoverse App
Play money social casino games and real money online casinos don’t inhabit separate universes. Sure, some companies focus exclusively on one or the other. However, for many real money gambling companies, social versions of their products provide a convenient and relatively inexpensive customer acquisition tool. Tribal gaming company Wind Creek Hospitality – owned by the […]
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Votes to Remove ‘Blood Quantum’ Requirements
The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT) voted Wednesday to remove “blood quantum” from enrollment requirements for their tribe, Native News Online reports. It also voted to leave the determination of membership requirements up to the six individual Bands: Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, and the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. […]
Connecticut Launches Live Dealer Games, Evolution’s Jeff Millar Talks to Bonus.com
Connecticut‘s live dealer studios soft-launched today. If all goes well, the full launch will happen on July 18. Meanwhile, Bonus.com talked to the North American representative of the company behind the online casino gambling offering. Jeff Millar, Evolution’s North American commercial director, talked to Bonus.com about the Connecticut studio and more. Evolution provides the studio […]
Supreme Court’s Castro-Huerta Ruling Limits Earlier McGirt Decision
On the second-to-last day of its term, the Supreme Court released a decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. This case has likely flown under the radar for many, especially compared to other recent high-profile and controversial decisions. However, the Castro-Huerta decision is incredibly significant for Native Americans. It also has ramifications for the future possibility of online […]
