Alabama-Coushatta tribe under fire again with Texas officials trying to shut down gaming admin, February 17, 2024 The Alabama-Coushatta tribe cannot seem to catch a break. Almost 15 years ago, the tribe was operating a casino in East Texas that was shut down by state officials due to the argument that state law overrides national Indian law. Casino gambling is not allowed in the state (except at one tribal casino in Eagle Pass) and the officials were able to see the Livingston area casino shut down over a decade ago. Back in May, the tribe reopened a venue that offer casino style gaming, only after the tribe was given the right to oversee gaming on their reservation by federal and Indian recognition. However, now the tribe is facing yet another fight as documents have been filed in federal court in Lufkin with state officials trying to shut down the tribe yet again. Naskila Entertainment op… Continue Reading