A special thanks to John Balloue for allowing us to feature his artwork "Proud Tradition" on the cover of the May issue of Indian Gaming. John is a member of the Western Band of Oklahoma Cherokee and resides in Hayward, California. He can be reached by calling (510) 538-4003 or email johnballoue@aol.com. To view more of John's work, visit www.johnballoue.nativeart.net

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