Stake.US Faces Lawsuits In California and Illinois

Drake and Stake.us

Last month, a lawsuit was filed in federal court alleging that Stake.us, an online sweepstakes casino, is operating an illegal gambling website in California. The complaint, filed by Dennis Boyle, asserts that the platform violates state law by offering casino-style games to California residents. This follows widespread opposition against sweepstake casinos across the United States, … Read more

Feds Face Lawsuit For An Off-Reservation Casino Approval

Shilo Resort & Casino

The US Interior Department is now facing a lawsuit from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe in Northern California, for placing land owned by the Koi Nation into federal trust. The lawsuit asserts that the land was bought to build a larger casino for more guests and is not ancestral. The … Read more

Oregon Operators Fear Casinos Could Move Off Reservations

Oregon casino cabin

Outgoing President Joe Biden has signed off on an off-reservation tribal casino in Minnesota, which has raised concerns among Oregon tribal casino operators. After the decision was announced, two tribal chairs wrote to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek: “It is common for outgoing administrations to make decisions affecting tribes after an election and before the next … Read more

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Nears Completion

Hard Rock Rockford

The Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois, will open its permanent location by the end of the month. The much-anticipated grand opening follows the success of the temporary casino location, which has been operational since November 2021. The permanent Hard Rock Casino will be located on the former site of the Clock Tower Resort, a … Read more