Ernie Stevens, Jr.

Brackeen and Maverick – A Coordinated Attack on Tribal Sovereignty

Anti-tribal sovereignty groups are increasingly challenging federal laws designed to meet the government’s obligations to Indian Country as being race-based in violation of equal protection. These claims ignore the text of the U.S. Constitution and well-settled case law.
Chairman Matthew L. Morgan

OIGA 2023: The Evolution and Growth of the Indian Gaming Industry Continues

When it comes to economic and social impact, Oklahoma tribes work closely every day with the state legislature, executive agencies, counties, cities and towns, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, local school districts and hundreds of other businesses and individuals.
Andrew Cardno

Executive Q&A: Up Close With Andrew Cardno, Co-Founder and CTO of Quick Custom Intelligence

This month we spoke with Andrew Cardno about artificial intelligence (AI) and its counterpart, artificial general intelligence (AGI), designed to be able to solve any problem a human can.

Ask the Experts: Spotlight on Technology in Oklahoma

This month we spoke with nine casino executives in Oklahoma to find out what key elements make their respective properties unique, and what new...
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Property Review: Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Santan Mountain in Chandler, AZ

For decades Las Vegas has been a gaming hub for people from around the globe. In Arizona, Gila River Resorts & Casinos has undergone...
Manjit Singh

Pioneering Progress: Staying Ahead of the Cybersecurity Curve

In an era where digital advancements have transformed the gaming landscape, cybersecurity stands as the paramount defense against unseen adversaries.
Beverly Robb

Does Responsible Gambling Prevent Problem Gambling?

Gambling responsibly is the most effective way to prevent problem gambling. But how do we motivate customers to play responsibly? Can we prevent problem gambling?
Ernie Stevens, Jr.

IGA Report: NCAI/IGA Task Force Holds Initial Meeting to Protect Tribal Sovereignty

The recently reactivated National Congress of American Indians/Indian Gaming Association Task Force held its first meeting during NCAI’s Midyear Conference on the homelands of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Indian Community June 4-8, 2023.
Andrew Klebanow

Health & Wellness: Non-Smoking Trends in Indian Gaming

Nearly 150 Indian casinos are now non-smoking properties. These include some of the largest and most successful casinos in North America including Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, Pechanga Resort & Casino in California, Mystic Lake in Minnesota, as well as the three casinos owned by the Tulalip Tribes and Ilani Casino Resort in Washington.
Andrew Cardno

Leveraging AI in Tribal Gaming: Enhancing Creativity, Efficiency and Competitive Edge

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has undeniably made its mark across various industries with the recent emergence of ChatGPT, followed by an influx of niche AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and facilitate data analysis on a massive scale.
Rosie Pena-Deramos

Miccosukee Casino & Resort Names Rosie Peña-Deramos Sales Manager

MIAMI, FL – Miccosukee Casino & Resort has appointed Rosemarie “Rosie” Peña-Deramos as Sales Manager. Peña-Deramos brings more than 20 years of South Florida...
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Tour de Acoma Celebrates 25th Anniversary

PUEBLO OF ACOMA, NM – The Pueblo of Acoma is preparing to celebrate the 25th annual Tour de Acoma, marking a quarter-century of the...
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AGA Projects $29.5B in Legal Wagering on 2026 NFL Season

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans are estimated to legally wager $29.5 billion on the 2026 NFL season through U.S. regulated commercial sportsbooks, according to the...
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Mohegan Sun Earns Four No. 2 USA Today 10Best Rankings

UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun earned multiple honors in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, including four second-place finishes across casino, hotel and...