Cayuga Nation v. O'Dwyer, et al

  1. July 31, 2025

    NY Gaming Commission Can't Escape Tribal Lottery Row

    A federal judge denied a renewed bid by the New York State Gaming Commission to dismiss a challenge by the Cayuga Nation that looks to block the entity from operating lottery games on the tribe's self-proclaimed reservation, saying the commissioners failed to establish a lack of equity jurisdiction.

  2. June 09, 2025

    NY Tribe Can Revive Lawsuit Against State In Lottery Row

    A New York federal judge has allowed the Cayuga Nation to refile its tribal gambling lawsuit against State Gaming Commission officials after the tribe settled its dispute with state-licensed mobile lottery game provider Jackpocket Inc.

  3. September 19, 2024

    NY Tribe Settles With Lottery Co. Over Gaming On Tribal Land

    The Cayuga Nation and New York's licensed mobile lottery provider have reached a settlement in the federally recognized tribe's lawsuit seeking to block the state gaming commission from operating games on tribe's self-proclaimed reservation.

  4. June 17, 2024

    NY Says IGRA Doesn't Keep State Lottery Off Tribal Land

    The New York State Gaming Commission has asked a federal judge to throw out the Cayuga Nation's attempt to block lottery games from operating on tribal lands, arguing state lotteries do not fall under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act's jurisdiction.

  5. April 22, 2024

    CORRECTED [New Headline]:Tribe Says NY Lottery Breaks Law

    A tribe in New York has asked a federal judge to bar state officials from operating any lottery vending machines on its self-proclaimed reservation, saying gambling on Indian lands is within the jurisdiction of tribes and regulated by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.