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Tribal Leader Roundtable: Priorities, Gaming and Leadership Development

Five tribal leaders share top priorities for their tribes and how gaming supports those goals; how innovation is shaping decisions across their gaming and...

Greg Abrahamson, Chairman – Spokane Tribe of Indians

One of our most important priorities is improving the health and well-being of our people. This work encompasses many interconnected needs that are essential to our survival, economic growth, and the future of generations to come.

Brooks Boyd, Chairman – Forest County Potawatomi Community

Our gaming enterprises are central to those efforts, generating revenue that supports healthcare, education, housing, workforce development, and essential government services for our tribal members.

Jason Ramos, Chairperson – Blue Lake Rancheria

Technology is advancing rapidly, and we recognize that we have to keep pace while also looking ahead to what will strengthen our operations in the future. Across our gaming and hospitality enterprises, we continue to explore emerging technologies that can improve efficiency, enhance the guest experience, and support the infrastructure our facilities depend upon.

Elizabeth Hutchins, Chairperson – Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians

For Big Sandy Rancheria there are so many top priorities when it comes to our youth’s education, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), tribal sovereignty – the list is almost endless.

Donna Thompson, Chairwoman – Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

Our priorities as the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes focus on strengthening sovereignty, creating long-term economic stability, investing in our people, and ensuring sustainable growth. Central to these efforts is our gaming operations, which serve as one of our strongest economic engines.
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Tribal Leader Roundtable: Gaming Innovation and Future Growth

Three tribal leaders share how they are advancing their tribe’s priorities through gaming, embracing innovation across their enterprises, and developing the next generation of...
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Deann Kamalani, Chairperson – Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians

Today, our highest priority is taking care of our tribal members while continuing to build a strong future for generations to come. That means investing in housing, education, healthcare, language and cultural preservation, and creating opportunities that allow our tribal members and families to thrive.
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Andy Mejia, Chairperson – Lytton Rancheria of California

Innovation is critical in today’s world, and the gaming industry is no exception. Our industry must continue to evolve as customer expectations change, technology transforms how we do business, and new opportunities emerge.
Anthony Roberts

Anthony Roberts, Chairman – Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

Giving back has long been part of who we are as a people. Guided by our philosophy that what is gathered should be shared for the benefit of the community, we invest in initiatives that create opportunities for others and strengthen the places we call home.
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