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IGA 2023: Spotlight on New Game Technology

New games and technology will be center...

Up Close at ICE London with Ernie Stevens Jr., Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association

At ICE London 2023, Indian Gaming magazine spoke with Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. to discuss the importance of tribal gaming being represented on the world stage.

Carla Keene, Chairman, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians continues to move forward in growing future leaders through education, revitalizing our culture – which was lost when we were forced to assimilate into the white world to survive – and bringing back our traditions.

Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick, Chairman, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Just like many other tribes across the nation, COVID highlighted some gaps within our infrastructure. These are some of the areas that we are currently working on and trying to eliminate gaps as best we can, given the limited amount of resources available.

James Gessner, Chairman, Mohegan Tribe

Spirit of Aquai is a philosophy that guides our tribe and our businesses. It is a spirit of welcoming, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Tehassi Hill, Chairman, Oneida Nation

Oneida Nation, through the decades, has created a broad system of checks and balances, which requires accountability and communication to our citizens.

New Games

Eclipse Gaming Systems – Bandidos

Eclipse’s new Bandits Bounty™ Series launches with two exciting games – Bandidos™ and Outlaws™. Set in the Old West, these character-rich games feature multi-level progressives, base game scatter pays, and the free spin bounty bonus.

Navajo Nation Leaders Attend U.S. Supreme Court Hearing in Support of Arizona Water Claims

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leaders of the Navajo Nation were in Washington, D.C. this...

President Biden Designates Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland applauded President Biden’s designation...

Indian Affairs Awards $3 Million in Tribal Tourism Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development has...

Cherokee Nation Chief Signs Legislation Adding $1 Million to Preservation Fund

SOUTH COFFEYVILLE, OK – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed new legislation...

Indian Affairs Releases Discussion Draft Bill To Update Indian Arts and Crafts Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chairman of the Senate Committee on...

President Biden Appoints IGT’s Joe Asher to Wilson Center Board of Trustees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Biden has announced his appointment of Joe Asher...

Richard Pelz Promoted to Property Executive Chef for We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

FORT McDOWELL, AZ – Chef de Cuisine Richard Pelz has been promoted...

Suquamish Tribe Reelects Chairman, Elects New Secretary

SUQUAMISH, WA – The Suquamish Tribe reelected Leonard Forsman as Tribal Council...

Spirit Mountain Casino Names Camille Mercier CEO

GRAND RONDE, OR – The Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc (SMGI) Board of...

GLI Promotes Andrea Bossard, Mike Burger to Directors of Engineering

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Andrea Bossard and...

Barb Harpling Joins JCM Global As Account Executive

LAS VEGAS, NV – Barb Harpling has joined JCM Global as an...

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Names John Wickes Director of Marketing

EAGLE PASS, TX – John Wickes has joined Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino (KLEC) as...

Senate Confirms Patrice Kunesh As Administration for Native Americans Commissioner

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chairman of the Senate Committee on...