Explainer
How Federal Rulemaking Works for Tribal Gaming: A Plain Explainer
From proposed rule to Federal Register to consultation, a guide to how the rules governing tribal casinos are made and how tribes shape them.
News, policy, and the complete directory of tribal casinos across the U.S. and Canada — a $41 billion industry, covered with the depth it deserves. From Seminole sports-betting compacts to Saskatchewan SIGA operations, we cover all 245+ tribal gaming operations.
From proposed rule to Federal Register to consultation, a guide to how the rules governing tribal casinos are made and how tribes shape them.
Tribal leaders describe a ballot measure that would shut out any sportsbook working with a prediction market; the drafting and the courts will decide how far it reaches.
Adverse comments stopped a rule that would have scrapped the 120-day notice; the agency says it may try again through formal rulemaking.
The 9,300-square-foot center closes out a multi-year capital program and shows how tribal governments turn enterprise income into community infrastructure.
The West Michigan resort joins a short list of Four Diamond hotels after a 2025 build-out of a hotel tower, spa and glass atrium.
Every federally recognized tribe operating a gaming facility in the United States, plus First Nations operators in Canada — verified, categorized by IGRA class, and searchable by state, nation, and property.
Operator of seven Hard Rock-branded properties in Florida and controlling interest in the global Hard Rock International brand. Holder of a 2021 federal compact granting exclusive statewide sports betting.
Operates WinStar World Casino & Resort — the largest casino in the world by gaming floor — plus 22 other gaming properties statewide.
Owner-operator of Foxwoods Resort Casino, long one of the largest integrated resort casinos in North America.
Operates Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula — the largest resort casino on the West Coast.
A nonprofit consortium of 74 First Nations operating seven casinos under provincial framework agreement.
Everything operators, regulators, journalists, and tribal leaders need to know about what is — and is not — permitted under IGRA, state compacts, and the Canadian Criminal Code. Updated quarterly. Reviewed by Indian-law attorneys.