Location: Alaska
Alaska: Tribal casino opens near Juneau after years-long effort, but its legal status isn’t certain
A tribal casino near Eaglecrest Ski Area that’s been discussed for many years is open, but its operator is taking something of a gamble by... more
Anchorage gaming hall on Eklutna land expands, while still facing legal challenges
The Chin’an Gaming Hall, which sits in Birchwood on the outskirts of Anchorage, will be adding nearly 5,000 square feet of space, 89 new... more
Alaska tribe expands Birchwood casino amid legal uncertainty
The Native Village of Eklutna is expanding a temporary casino in Birchwood, where it hopes to also sell alcohol, amid unresolved policy and... more
Alaskan tribal casino expansion pauses after feds revoke legal memo
Though a temporary casino in Birchwood remains open, Native Village of Eklutna leaders have paused construction on a large, permanent... more
Southwest to inaugurate nonstop service between Las Vegas and Anchorage
Southwest Airlines will begin offering a daily nonstop flight from Las Vegas to and from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in... more
Alaska: Trump administration revokes legal memo behind Eklutna and Juneau tribal casinos
A top official for the U.S. Department of the Interior has revoked a legal opinion that formed part of the legal basis for two new... more
Alaska: Tlingit & Haida tribes get green light for casino
The National Indian Gaming Commission has approved the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s amended gaming... more
Judge rules in favor of new tribal casino near Anchorage
A U.S. judge has ruled in favor of a federal agency’s approval of a newly built tribal casino on the outskirts of Anchorage. The decision... more
Alaska sports betting bill still alive but time running short
While Cinderella runs for sports betting legislation in Oklahoma and Hawaii fell short, another long shot is alive in Alaska. The House... more
Alaska seeks preliminary injunction against recently opened Eklutna Tribe casino
The Chin’an Gaming Hall is in a doublewide trailer off the Birchwood exit on the outskirts of Anchorage, a far cry from a Las Vegas style... more
