PRIOR LAKE, MN – The conference agenda is now available for IGA’s 2025 Mid-Year Conference & Expo. Taking place September 8-10 at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, MN, this year’s conference will focus on the overarching theme of: Built to Endure – Strengthening Tribal Gaming in the Age of Disruption.
Tribal gaming is facing a perfect storm of disruption – federal policy shifts, economic pressure, emerging gray markets, and the intensifying battle over sports betting. Built to Endure brings together tribal leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to chart a path forward.
Monday, September 8
Theme: Under Pressure – Indian Country in the Crosshairs of Federal Policy
Indian Country faces growing economic disruption, from federal budget cuts to trade tariffs. Tribal governments are grappling with reduced funding for vital services, while gaming operations struggle with rising costs. This track explores how these challenges threaten tribal sovereignty, violate federal obligations, and jeopardize long-term stability.
Featured sessions:
- The Road Ahead: A Conversation With Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
- Building Through Uncertainty: Navigating Cost Volatility in Development
- Margins and Expectations: Balancing Service, Efficiency, and Cost Control
- Fiscal Crossroads: How Policy Shifts Are Forcing Tough Tribal Decisions
Tuesday, September 9
Theme: Pushing Forward – The Fight to Legalize Sports Betting in Minnesota
Minnesota faces key hurdles in legalizing sports betting, from tribal sovereignty concerns to political gridlock. As neighboring states advance, this discussion unpacks the debate and what’s at stake if Minnesota delays action.
Featured sessions:
- The Minnesota Market: Mapping the Sports Betting Landscape
- The Minnesota Model: Sovereignty, Strategy, and Sports Betting
- Future-Proofing Minnesota: Exploring New Horizons for Minnesota Tribal Gaming
Wednesday, September 10
Theme: The Threat From Within – Tribal Gaming Under Attack
The biggest threats to tribal gaming are already inside: sweepstakes, offshore crypto casinos, and prediction markets are eroding markets and sovereignty. Without action, tribal gaming’s future is at risk.
Featured sessions:
- Under the Radar: How Gray Markets Are Draining Tribal Revenues
- Taking Back the Market: Tribal Strategies Against Unregulated Gambling
- The Long Game: Strengthening Tribal Gaming for the Next Generation
For more agenda information and details, go to indiangamingtradeshow.com/mid-year/conference-agenda. To register, visit xpressreg.net/register/IGMY0925.
