Bookmaker William Hill US has opened its first New Mexico sportsbook with the Mescalero Apache Tribe. The sportsbook boasts twelve 43-inch screen televisions just in time for the start of the NFL season. Patrons at the resort will have access to all of William Hill’s … Read more
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) purchased land land near Smokies Stadium. The EBCI land purchase was for $7.656 million. There is speculation that the Tribe could use the newly acquired land for sports betting purposes. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Eastern Band of Cherokee … Read more
• SB 1158 had strong initial support among the tribal casino community. • The bill sought to give Arizona tribes exclusive rights to offer sports wagering. • Tribes prefer in-casino wagering to SB 1158’s statewide kiosk model. PHOENIX – In January, chances seemed good that … Read more
Sports betting legislation has so far largely favored commercial casinos over tribal operators. New Mexico’s Tamaya Nation used an allowance in NM and federal law to implement legal sports wagering on their casino grounds. It is possible that other Indian nations could use this same … Read more
Former Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a CT sports betting bill in 2018, prompting the state to create regulations on the activity after PASPA was repealed. Connecticut Native American Tribes hold exclusivity on casino gaming in the state. Tribes are willing to cease payment to … Read more
Connecticut has two bills in the Public Safety and Security Committee discussing sports betting. Legalizing sports betting in Connecticut could bring in over $15 million in tax revenue. The state’s current tribal compact gives the two tribal casinos exclusive gaming rights. HARTFORD, Conn. – After … Read more