Isaiah Vivanco, Chairman, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
We are located in California and are still trying to go through the compacting process for our gaming facility. It's been a lengthy process with the state.
Stephanie Bryan, Chairwoman, Poarch Band of Creek Indians
The pandemic may be officially over, but we continue to face real challenges in its aftermath that are significant and far-reaching.
Joe James, Chairman, Yurok Tribe
The Yurok Tribe is in the middle of a major growth period, which is both challenging and rewarding. We are developing multiple businesses in environmental restoration, commercial construction and telecommunications.
William Reynolds, Chairman, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
The St. Croix Tribe’s biggest challenge for 2023 is illegal gaming, i.e., the unregulated gaming occurring every day in the State of Wisconsin in the form of multi-denomination/multi-game machines, poker, pull tabs, dice games, and sports boards.
Marlon WhiteEagle, President, Ho-Chunk Nation
If we can move closer to separating our business from our government, we have made progress. I believe our people know what they want to see for us in terms of success.
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on 2023 and Beyond
This month, we spoke with five tribal leaders from across Indian Country about the greatest risks, challenges and rewards for 2023; how strong leadership...
James Gessner, Chairman, Mohegan Tribe
Spirit of Aquai is a philosophy that guides our tribe and our businesses. It is a spirit of welcoming, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Tehassi Hill, Chairman, Oneida Nation
Oneida Nation, through the decades, has created a broad system of checks and balances, which requires accountability and communication to our citizens.
Carla Keene, Chairman, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians continues to move forward in growing future leaders through education, revitalizing our culture – which was lost when we were forced to assimilate into the white world to survive – and bringing back our traditions.
Neil Peyron, Chairman, Tule River Tribe of California
One of our greatest assets are the people working for the tribe who continue to do the best that they can with limited resources. They always come through.
Cherokee Federal Names Tom Watson President
TULSA, OK – Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, has named longtime industry executive Tom Watson President, effective Oct. 1....
JCM Global to Unveil iVizion 2 at G2E 2026
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Talking Stick Resort Debuts Mini Ultimate Texas Hold’Em
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Light & Wonder has debuted Mini Ultimate Texas Hold’Em™ at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, marking the first casino launch worldwide...
Senate Blocks CLARITY Act as Tribal Organizations Press Prediction Market Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Sept. 15, as tribal organizations continued to press...