The Internet has changed lives in a number of meaningful ways. It has unleashed a great transformation that has allowed access to information and services through a swipe or a click. Over 85 percent of Americans use the Internet and there are over 900 million users of social media around the world on any given day.  As the Internet continues to fuel innovation for American consumers, Tribal governments are rightly pursuing all online opportunities as instruments for economic growth. When Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) in 1988 Federal laws governing gaming on Tribal lands did not exist….

Tribal gaming operations support 30,000 jobs in California, according to a new study of 2012 data commissioned by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association. The report arrives amid pending legislation to legalize online poker in California, a controversial issue within the state’s tribal community but one that has begun to garner support from existing casino operators. In addition to the 30,000 jobs supported by casinos and related amenities like hotels, non-gaming operations such as Indian-run spas and golf courses support an additional 8,200 jobs statewide, according to the report, which was conducted by Beacon Economics. From 2009 to 2010, tribal…

PR Newswire – When the Tribal Gaming industry converges at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in San Diego, CA from May 11 -14, IGT (NYSE: IGT) will showcase the gaming industry’s finest portfolio of gaming innovations. The Company’s line-up of all-new, Class II-only titles will complement its fan-favorite library of MegaJackpots® games, captivating core titles and performance-driven systems products. In addition to industry-leading games and systems, IGT will demonstrate the Company’s continued commitment to Indian Gaming through charitable giving.  During the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, IGT will present the American Indian College Fund with a $25,000 check that…

Tribal gaming in Wisconsin is looking for revenue sources. The Lac du Flambeau Chippewa’s online payday loan centers are there for you. Want to place an online bet? The tribe soon hopes to handle that for you as well. Three years after the Lac du Flambeau defaulted on a $50 million bond — a move that remains the subject of a court fight — and five years after it considered mortgaging portions of its reservation, the Vilas County tribe is aggressively looking at the Internet for ways to increase its revenue. Tom Maulson, the tribe’s blunt-talking president, dismisses critics who…

Some people in Congress believe American Indians struck it rich with the establishment of tribal gaming and the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in the late 1980s. But serious problems with education, health care, unemployment and housing remain. Tribes are also dealing with the effect of Internet gaming on their business, off-reservation casinos and political gridlock in Washington, D.C. “They’ve been very busy in Washington this year,” John Gusik, founding partner of the Franklin Partnership, a Washington, D.C., law and government relations services firm, said Thursday at the Global Gaming Expo. He was moderating a panel discussion on…

An increase of Tribal Gaming revenue in the U.S. showed an increase in 2012, which may not be good news for online poker legislative efforts in several states. A recent report released by the National Indian Gaming Commission reveals that revenue generated last year by land-based tribal gaming operations reached an all-time high of $27.9 billion. That statistic marks three straight years of growth for tribal concerns following a decline brought on by a slumping economy in 2008. While an increase in gross gaming revenues would normally be a reason for rejoicing, those hoping to see online poker and gambling…