Texas win NIGC approval of Class II gaming ordinances (10/28)Ĭasino industry pours millions into Texas campaigns (09/15)Ĭontributed $1.Coushatta Casino Resort has emerged as the ultimate winner for Casino Player’s Best Of Gaming Awards, receiving the 2023 Player’s Choice Award for winning the most awards in the Native South region. Tigua Tribe finally gets some good news about gaming (11/3) Optimistic as state stays mum on gaming ruling (11/4) Tribe aims to open casino next year (11/9)

Tribe was making $1M a month at casino (11/11) With special acts of Congress face hurdles for gaming (11/24)

Tribe prepares to open casino in a few weeks (02/29) Tribe schedules job fair as casino debut nears (04/18) 'We certainly respect the state's role in this, and that's why they've been informed and are aware of what's going on at the Alabama-Coushatta reservation,' a spokesperson for Naskila Entertainment told the Enterprise.Īlabama-Coushatta reopens East Texas bingo hallĬasino-style gaming begins on East Texas reservation The tribe's casino was shut down in February 2002. State officials have not voiced opposition to Naskila but they are fighting efforts by the Tigua Tribe to offer Class II games. The decision was based on a new legal analysis from the Interior Department that undercut some of the conclusions in the earlier litigation. Plans for Naskila emerged after the National Indian Gaming Commission approved the tribe's Class II gaming ordinance. But it was shut down in July 2002 due to litigation from the state. The tribe previously operated a successful casino at a different location on the reservation. Gaming machines at the Naskila Entertainment gaming facility in Livingston, Texas, is open for business. 'It was a blessing,' Courtney Watson told The Beaumont Enterprise of her hiring at the casino. For now, the 200 employees are getting some critical on-the-job experience. The 15,000 square-foot facility offers 365 Class II games and a full-service restaurant.Ī grand opening is set for June 2. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has rejoined the Indian gaming industry after a nearly 14-year absence. The Naskila Entertainment gaming facility in Livingston, Texas, is open for business.

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