Martin Harvier, President – Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Over the last two decades, we have prioritized enhancing guest experiences, on the gaming floor and beyond, through careful planning, efficiency, and innovation. Our goal remains to promote sustainable growth while maintaining the unique identity and cultural heritage of our community.
Tehassi Hill, Chairman – Oneida Nation
Our gaming enterprise has been focused on employee retention and satisfaction. We cannot have a first-class gaming enterprise, hospitality and entertainment without having employees commanding the frontline positions.
Delores Pigsley, Chairman – Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
As we celebrate 30 years of success, Chinook Winds is focused on the future, investing back into the property with structural upgrades and acquisitions of cutting-edge technology that will fuel the business for years to come.
Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman – San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Our tribal government and community remain committed to long-term resilience and sustainability as we employ development strategies that reflect our customs and traditions while ensuring continued success for generations to come.
Reggie Wassana, Governor – Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes intend to expand operations into three sites in 2025. They are 90 miles to 20 miles apart. We have completed feasibility studies and are working on financing for the projects.
Dale Miller, Chairman – Elk Valley Rancheria
We are working on initiatives to reduce our environmental impact by integrating energy efficiency measures and considering microgrid technology that will benefit both the casino and the broader community.
Glen Nenema, Chairman – Kalispel Tribe of Indians
Glen Nenema, ChairmanKalispel Tribe of IndiansNorthern Quest Resort & Casino – Airway Heights, WAKalispel Casino – Cusick, WAnorthernquest.com / kalispelcasino.com / kalispeltribe.com
BENEFITS OF GAMING: Since...
Bob Peters, Chairman – Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi (Gun Lake Tribe)
Bob Peters, ChairmanMatch-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi (Gun Lake Tribe)Gun Lake Casino – Wayland, MIgunlakecasino.com / gunlaketribe-nsn.gov
BENEFITS OF GAMING: We now have a variety of services...
Doug Welmas, Chairman – Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians
Doug Welmas, ChairmanCabazon Band of Cahuilla IndiansFantasy Springs Resort Casino – Indio, CAfantasyspringsresort.com / fantasyspringsresort.com/cbmi
BENEFITS OF GAMING: Gaming revenues have benefited our tribe and community...
Candace Schmidt, Chairwoman – Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Candace Schmidt, ChairwomanPonca Tribe of NebraskaPrairie Flower Casino – Carter Lake, IAprairieflowercasino.com / poncatribe-ne.gov
BENEFITS OF GAMING: I think what sets our gaming enterprise apart from...
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