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Why Location Decides Tribal Gaming Revenue: A Plain-Language Explainer
Two tribes with the same legal rights can earn very different amounts. The difference usually starts with a map.
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.
Two tribes with the same legal rights can earn very different amounts. The difference usually starts with a map.
Revenue is rising, but the gap between the best and weakest properties is wide, and cost pressure keeps eating into the gains.
Florida's governor wants a fast federal answer. The courts, the CFTC and Congress are each positioned to supply one, on very different timelines.
Alabama-Quassarte, Greenville Rancheria, Kletsel Dehe and Alturas will own their apps while Kalshi runs the exchange, even as other tribes litigate against it.
The tribe says a federally licensed prediction market is a sportsbook by another name, and it is asking a Florida state court to say so.
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.