Tlingit and Haida opens Two Coppers Casino in Alaska amid ongoing tribal gaming debates

The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska marked the soft opening of the Two Coppers Casino last week (June 5), unveiling a project tribal leaders say reflects both economic growth and tribal self-determination. Built on North Douglas Island near Juneau, the facility includes electronic gaming machines and is expected to create jobs while generating revenue for tribal services. The launch follows years of planning, regulatory work and investment by the tribe and its part