The operation of casinos on Native American lands has mushroomed into one of the largest gaming sectors in the world since the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, with annual revenues now surpassing $30bn.

GamblingCompliance helps industry suppliers understand tribal gaming’s unique regulatory environment, while allowing tribes and their advisors to monitor key legal cases and understand the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging offerings like online wagering and sports betting.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Mulls Fate Of Final Casino License

3rd Jan 2019 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
In a strongly worded letter to Massachusetts gaming regulators, the chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has warned they lack the authority to formally re-launch the bidding process for a third...

Oneida Nation Partners With Caesars For New York Sports Betting

3rd Jan 2019 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
The Oneida Indian Nation will partner with Caesars Entertainment to offer sports betting at three tribal casinos they operate in central New York pending a federal review of the agreement and...

Surprise Veto Sinks Internet Gambling In Michigan

2nd Jan 2019 | Written by: James Kilsby
Michigan’s outgoing governor has vetoed a bill to authorize online casino and sports betting, citing risks to internet lottery sales and a need for further study of revenue implications.

Michigan Legislature Approves Internet Gambling, With Sports-Betting Bonus

21st Dec 2018 | Written by: James Kilsby
Populous Michigan is poised to become the fourth U.S. state to regulate internet casino gaming after a bill, also including provisions for online sports betting, was approved by the state...

Embattled Interior Secretary Leaves Without Making Footprint On Indian Gaming

17th Dec 2018 | Written by: Tony Batt
The unceremonious dumping of U.S. Department of the Interior secretary Ryan Zinke amid ethics probes against him is unlikely to change the Trump administration’s policy of benign neglect toward...

Connecticut Lawmakers Side Step Interior Department With East Windsor Casino Bill

17th Dec 2018 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
A bipartisan bill has been submitted for the 2019 legislative session in Connecticut that would remove the approval requirement from the U.S. Department of the Interior in allowing the proposed...

Washington State Talks Sports Betting; Kentucky Urged To Approve Integrity Fee

14th Dec 2018 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
In 1973, when the Gambling Act was first passed in Washington state, 100 square sports pool boards were allowed, but single-game wagers, parlay bets, office sports pools and fantasy sports have...

Mashpee Casino Reversal Costs Genting $440m, Tribe Much More

10th Dec 2018 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
Malaysia’s Genting has booked a $440m impairment charge after its bet on development of a tribal casino in Massachusetts does not look like paying off, but the chairman of the Mashpee Tribe says a...

Virginia Governor 'Open-Minded' To Legalizing Casinos, Sports Betting

4th Dec 2018 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has said he is “open-minded” on the subject of legalizing casinos and sports betting, but the Democratic politician believes a commission should be appointed to...

U.S. Regulatory Roundup: November 2018

3rd Dec 2018 | Written by: Allegra Lapetina
This roundup of key legislative and regulatory developments from November 2018 includes information on sports betting in the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee and South Dakota,...

Special Report: Sports Betting and Tribal Gaming

30th Nov 2018 | Written by: Allegra Lapetina & James Kilsby
In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal law that had previously prohibited state and tribal governments from expanding sports wagering in their jurisdictions. This special...

North Dakota State Report

30th Nov 2018 | Written by: Yehuda sugarman
Although North Dakota has one of the smallest populations of any U.S. state, its gaming footprint is notable, with nine tribal casinos, hundreds of charitable gaming venues, pari-mutuel wagering...

Lotteries, Tribes Set To Influence Sports Betting In 2019

30th Nov 2018 | Written by: James Kilsby in New York City
The role of state lotteries and exclusivity rights of Indian tribes will be key considerations as sports betting is debated in various states next year, according to conference panelists speaking...

Massachusetts Regulators Approve Suffolk Downs 2019 Dates, Seek Racing Law Changes

26th Nov 2018 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
A bill submitted by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for consideration during next year’s legislative session would give regulators more authority over horseracing and could make it more...

Regulatory News Updates – November 23, 2018

23rd Nov 2018 | Written by: GamblingCompliance Reporters
Brazil inches closer to legal sports betting, Albania enacts its wide-ranging gambling ban and GVC completes another acquisition.

California Cardrooms Call Tribal Lawsuit A 'Misguided Attack' On Their Businesses

22nd Nov 2018 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
The president of the California Gaming Association on Wednesday called the recent lawsuit filed by two tribal casinos a “misguided attack”, not only against cardrooms, but their employees and...

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