Location: Alaska
Tribe opens Juneau’s first casino, plans to launch addiction treatment program
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s president, Chalyee Eesh Richard Peterson, spoke about addiction... more
OPINION: A casino on Douglas Island — what does Alaska’s governor think?
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which Congress enacted in 1988, delegates the chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission authority to... more
Shutdown of Alaska’s new tribal casino demanded by members of family that owns the land, who allege legal and safety violations
Members of a family that owns land where a tribal casino opened near Eaglecrest Ski Area this month are demanding it be immediately shut... more
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
