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Robert Miguel

Robert Miguel, Chairman, Ak-Chin Indian Community

We are a small community with a membership of a little over 1,300. We’ve had a number of members who have tested positive for the virus. Per capita-wise, we did encounter a high rate of the virus.
Chuck Hoskin

Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation

Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Principal ChiefCherokee NationCherokee Casinos – Fort Gibson, Grove, Ramona, Roland, Sallislaw, South Coffeyville, Tahlequah, West Siloam Springs, and Will Rogers Downs...
Dale Miller

Dale Miller, Chairman, Elk Valley Rancheria

Our goals and objectives are in large part shaped by the tribe’s values and circumstances, as well as the vision for the future.
Chairman Lawrence SpottedBird

Lawrence SpottedBird, Chairman, Kiowa Tribe

Going back to the early 1980s when we tribes in Oklahoma first developed high stakes bingo operations, we learned quickly that generating our own revenues through profits from enterprises empowered our tribe to address our priorities as we determine.
Rodney Butler

Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

Heading into 2021, we continued to redefine our post-pandemic resort experience, bolstering Foxwoods’ offerings and driving the resort’s experiential evolution forward, while also keeping safety top-of-mind.
Steven Orihuela

Steven Orijuela, Chairman – Bishop Paiute Tribe

Our Wanaaha Casino is a limited gaming property housed within the Eastern Sierra, and we are committed to keeping the highest allowed Class III gaming machine count and providing enticing incentives to our rural and local customers.
Lloyd Mathiesen

Lloyd Mathiesen, Chairman, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of CA

Initially, we closed down our casino for two and a half months, and after we reopened, we moved forward with tough restrictions. Prior to COVID-19, our legal occupancy was just under 800, and since we’ve reopened, we are only allowing 425 people in the casino at a time.
Dorie Rios

Dorie Rios, Chairwoman, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

Dorie Rios, ChairwomanNottawaseppi Huron Band of the PotawatomiFireKeepers Casino Hotel – Battle Creek, MIfirekeeperscasino.com/casino / nhbpi.org BENEFITS OF GAMING: Gaming revenues have significantly benefited our tribe,...
Melvin Baker

Melvin J. Baker, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is looking forward to the summer season as we welcome visitors to the Sky Ute Casino Resort.
Andrew Dru Alejandre

Andrew “Dru” Alejandre, Chairman, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

All of our investments are designed to drive sustainable businesses and be a resource to support the well-being of our people and our surrounding communities, now and in the future.​
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Choctaw Golf Tournament Raises $300,000 for Scholarships

CARROLLTON, TX – The third annual Choctaw Nation Gaming & Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament raised more than $319,000 for the Chahta Foundation Gaming & Hospitality Scholarship...
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Chumash Donates $25,000 to Central Coast Toys for Tots Campaign

SANTA YNEZ, CA – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has donated $25,000 to the Central Coast Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots...
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VERONA, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino has been recognized with a 2025 Platinum Choice Award from Smart Meetings, presented to top-ranked hotels, venues...
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Muckleshoot Expands With Opening of Bobby’s Burgers

AUBURN, WA – Muckleshoot Casino Resort will open the first Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay in Washington State. The new restaurant will mark the brand’s...