Ernie Stevens, Jr.

Compromise or Collision Course: Americans Need Government to Function

When Congress returned from a six-week summer “district work period” it had eleven legislative working days to reach agreement on Fiscal Year 2024 funding by midnight on September 30, 2023 – among other crucial deadlines.
James Klas

NIGC 2022 Revenue Figures: Behind the Numbers

The NIGC recently announced its annual revenue figures for Indian gaming for the prior year. Indian gaming captured $40.9 billion dollars in gaming win in 2022, up 4.8 percent 2021.
Jeannie Hovland

Leadership: 35 Years of Indigenous Women in Tribal Gaming

I have been pleased to see an increasing number of Indigenous women in top positions across the tribal gaming industry. These leaders, alongside others, have been instrumental in shaping Indian gaming into the valuable resource that sustains, improves and grows tribal communities and economies.
Ernie Stevens, Jr.

Indian Gaming is Lifting Indian Country and Rural America

By Ernest L. Stevens, Jr.
IGA MidYear

Conference Coverage: Indian Gaming Association Holds Mid-Year Conference at Foxwoods Resort Casino

The Indian Gaming Association held their annual Mid-Year Conference at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, September 12-14, 2023. The conference focused...
David Bretnitz

Executive Q&A: Up Close With David Bretnitz, Senior Sales Director of Kambi

David Bretnitz’ business development experience and focus on operations has demonstrated his ability to deliver accelerated growth, significant cost reductions, and enhanced...
Cards

Ask the Experts: Maintaining the Edge

This month we spoke with leadership at seven casino properties across Indian Country to find out how they stay on the cutting...
Sequoyah Simermeyer

Up Close With E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission

Indian Gaming magazine had the opportunity to speak with E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) at the recent G2E show in Las Vegas. Here is what he had to say…
Wilton Rancheria

Wilton Rancheria Places 77 Acres of Land in Trust

ELK GROVE, CA – Wilton Rancheria has signed 77 acres into federal trust, safeguarding a place for the tribe to protect and...
Harrah's SoCal 2024 Mayor Inauguration

Harrah’s SoCal Welcomes Martin Short As New Mayor of Funner, CA

FUNNER, CA – Harrah’s Resort Southern California officially welcomed iconic comedian and actor Martin Short as Funner, CA's newest mayor, succeeding former...
Chinook Winds monument sign

Chinook Winds Welcomes Visitors to Lincoln City With New Monument Sign

LINCOLN CITY, OR – Chinook Winds Casino Resort’s year-long project to build and install a monument sign at the north entrance of...
Kwoneesum Dam

Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Columbia Land Trust Launch Kwoneesum Dam Removal Project

WASHOUGAL, WA – The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Land Trust recently held a ceremony celebrating the pending removal of the Kwoneesum...