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Federal Judge Upholds Arkansas Amendment Restricting Casino License, Cherokee Nation to Continue Legal Battle

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A recent ruling by a federal judge has sustained the results of an Arkansas ballot measure that eliminates the state-granted license for a casino in Pope County, which had been planned by Cherokee Nation Entertainment. The decision came swiftly on the heels of the constitutional amendment’s approval by voters, with the judge denying a temporary restraining order sought by the Cherokee Nation Entertainment shortly before the amendment went into effect. The contentious amendment, voted into law on November 5, has sparked a legal battle over constitutional rights, according to the Cherokee … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Ex-Deputy Blinded Man During Arrest, Excessive Force Alleged in Disturbing Casino Encounter

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Denver, CO – A lawsuit has been filed against a former Gilpin County sheriff’s deputy accused of assaulting a local man, Christopher Bustos, resulting in the loss of vision in one eye during a confrontation last year. The incident, which occurred on March 19, 2023, has sparked concerns regarding the use of excessive force and adherence to law enforcement protocols. According to court documents, Filip Perry, the implicated former deputy, approached a vehicle reported as stolen, positioned in the Ameristar Casino parking lot in Blackhawk. Bustos, along with an unidentified passenger, was in the car … Read more

Former State Senator and Casino Owner Charged with Felony Theft in COVID Grant Fraud Scheme

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Concord, N.H. — Former New Hampshire state senator Andy Sanborn faces serious legal challenges following his recent indictment on felony charges, as allegations of financial deceit surrounding COVID-19 relief funds come to light. Sanborn, along with his associated casino business, stands accused of misrepresenting financial details to illicitly gain nearly $200,000 in government grants. Authorities allege that Sanborn falsified revenue figures on an application submitted June 2020 for the Main Street Relief Fund—a grant aimed to assist businesses struggling due to the pandemic. The indictments suggest that Sanborn exaggerated his casino’s income by over $1 … Read more

Federal Court Revives Native American Tribe’s Lawsuit Over Casino Built on Sacred Grounds

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a significant turn of events, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation which contends that another tribe’s casino construction has violated the sanctity of their ancestral lands in Alabama. This case marks a poignant instance of inter-tribal legal strife over historical lands that hold deep cultural significance. The Oklahoma-based Muscogee Nation has long contested the development undertaken by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, asserting that the land in question, known as Hickory Ground, is a sacred burial site. The Muscogee were … Read more